05.03.2004, 12:22
Interview mit C.M. Punk von Chicagowrestling.com:
CM Punk: The show will go on
Punk talks about Rob Feinstein's resignation from Ring of Honor
Interview by Al Lagattolla
Ring of Honor wrestler CM Punk - the reigning Chicagowrestling.com Wrestler of the Year - answered a few questions from Chicagowrestling.com's Al Lagattolla regarding Rob Feinstein's resignation from RF Video and Ring of Honor. Ring of Honor's April 24 show for Chicago Ridge appears to be on. It is Ring of Honor's first scheduled show in the Chicago area. Punk left Chicago last year to head to Philadelphia to become Ring of Honor's head trainer.
AL: Does this affect the Chicago Ridge show at all? Is everything still planned to go off as normal (same date, same venue, same wrestlers)?
PUNK:As horrible as all this is, and as much as it feels like a bad dream, it in no way affects the Chicago Ridge show in any way shape or form. Same date, same venue, same wrestlers. Rob is gone from ROH as well as RF video, and we've all worked too damn hard to let one person's mistakes topple what is in my opinion, the best wrestling in the country right now. It's going to be hard, but I hope ROH and the boys don't suffer because of one persons actions. What i'm worried about is all the backstabbing in Chicago and the would be "promoters" that are going to try to sabatage our best efforts to continue on as a business that has to deal with this awful situation.
AL: Does it affect your situation, more specifically, will you continue to stay in your capacity with Ring of Honor? Will you stay in Philadelphia?
PUNK: It doesn't affect my situation, it just infuriates me. I'm ROH, and i'll see it through.
AL: How does Ring of Honor overcome this, and if you are staying, what would your role be? Would the situation require you to take a greater role?
PUNK: ROH has to keep on doing what's it's done, and that's raise the bar for not just indy wrestling, but wrestling itself. My role is my own business, and if any situation requires me to take on a greater role, I gladly accept that. ROH is here to stay, no matter what anybody thinks. It's going to be hard due to the amount of people who have always wanted to see ROH fail, but ROH isn't the one that needs to be punished.
AL: Is this a surprise to you? Is this totally out of character for him? What is your reaction to the situation?
PUNK: I'm pissed, I'm sad, I'm angry that all the hard work 100s of people have put into this wasn't taken into account by the actions of one selfish person. I'm one of the most selfless people here at ROH. All the boys in the back know that ROH is a family, and we look after each other. We put others before ourselves, and we will continue to do this to put out the best product we can. Bottom line: I fit in here because everybody works hard to be the best. I will continue to work hard, it's all I know
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Hier noch Christopher Daniels Statement:
"In the last twenty-four hours there has been a lot of speculation about the future of Ring of Honor. I want to take this opportunity to say that I am proud of everything I've done in a Ring of Honor ring, and I will not let the actions of one man overshadow the efforts that I, and the rest of RoH's roster, have put forth to make Ring of Honor one of the most popular independent companies in the US. I will continue to support Ring of Honor and all the wrestlers who are part of this company."
CM Punk: The show will go on
Punk talks about Rob Feinstein's resignation from Ring of Honor
Interview by Al Lagattolla
Ring of Honor wrestler CM Punk - the reigning Chicagowrestling.com Wrestler of the Year - answered a few questions from Chicagowrestling.com's Al Lagattolla regarding Rob Feinstein's resignation from RF Video and Ring of Honor. Ring of Honor's April 24 show for Chicago Ridge appears to be on. It is Ring of Honor's first scheduled show in the Chicago area. Punk left Chicago last year to head to Philadelphia to become Ring of Honor's head trainer.
AL: Does this affect the Chicago Ridge show at all? Is everything still planned to go off as normal (same date, same venue, same wrestlers)?
PUNK:As horrible as all this is, and as much as it feels like a bad dream, it in no way affects the Chicago Ridge show in any way shape or form. Same date, same venue, same wrestlers. Rob is gone from ROH as well as RF video, and we've all worked too damn hard to let one person's mistakes topple what is in my opinion, the best wrestling in the country right now. It's going to be hard, but I hope ROH and the boys don't suffer because of one persons actions. What i'm worried about is all the backstabbing in Chicago and the would be "promoters" that are going to try to sabatage our best efforts to continue on as a business that has to deal with this awful situation.
AL: Does it affect your situation, more specifically, will you continue to stay in your capacity with Ring of Honor? Will you stay in Philadelphia?
PUNK: It doesn't affect my situation, it just infuriates me. I'm ROH, and i'll see it through.
AL: How does Ring of Honor overcome this, and if you are staying, what would your role be? Would the situation require you to take a greater role?
PUNK: ROH has to keep on doing what's it's done, and that's raise the bar for not just indy wrestling, but wrestling itself. My role is my own business, and if any situation requires me to take on a greater role, I gladly accept that. ROH is here to stay, no matter what anybody thinks. It's going to be hard due to the amount of people who have always wanted to see ROH fail, but ROH isn't the one that needs to be punished.
AL: Is this a surprise to you? Is this totally out of character for him? What is your reaction to the situation?
PUNK: I'm pissed, I'm sad, I'm angry that all the hard work 100s of people have put into this wasn't taken into account by the actions of one selfish person. I'm one of the most selfless people here at ROH. All the boys in the back know that ROH is a family, and we look after each other. We put others before ourselves, and we will continue to do this to put out the best product we can. Bottom line: I fit in here because everybody works hard to be the best. I will continue to work hard, it's all I know
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Hier noch Christopher Daniels Statement:
"In the last twenty-four hours there has been a lot of speculation about the future of Ring of Honor. I want to take this opportunity to say that I am proud of everything I've done in a Ring of Honor ring, and I will not let the actions of one man overshadow the efforts that I, and the rest of RoH's roster, have put forth to make Ring of Honor one of the most popular independent companies in the US. I will continue to support Ring of Honor and all the wrestlers who are part of this company."