10 Reasons Why Kevin Nash Is Better Than CM Punk

In this article, we examine the oft-overlooked, hard-hitting reasons which prove Kevin Nash is several leagues above CM Punk
In this article, we examine the oft-overlooked, hard-hitting reasons which prove Kevin Nash is several leagues above CM Punk

#6 Storylines and promos rather than spot-fests

There was a time when storylines, promos and character work held more significance than the in-ring wrestling
There was a time when storylines, promos and character work held more significance than the in-ring wrestling

I may very well come across like a broken cassette here, however, this point simply cannot be stressed upon enough. Storylines, characters, promos and the entertainment side of professional wrestling are in fact as, or perhaps even more, important than the in-ring wrestling action.

Granted that CM Punk delivered the Pipebomb, which is hailed by his fans as one of the very best promos of all time, Kevin Nash cut his teeth with some of the greatest characters in wrestling history such as Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Ric Flair. With that in mind, it isn't too surprising that Nash cut promos way better than Punk's Pipebomb, that too on a weekly basis -- first as a part of The Outsiders with Hall and then as an nWo member with Hall, Hogan, Konnan and several other legendary characters!

Furthermore, instead of engaging in spot-fests like several performers of the current era are guilty of doing, Nash made his moves count and ensured that he focused on the promos and storylines too -- Instead of just engaging in a "Superkick Party" and making a mockery of the great art that is professional wrestling...

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