#1 He was the most exciting personality since the Attitude Era
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Remember how Austin used to leave viewers on the edge of their seats in anticipation of his next move. CM Punk took on this role and took it to new heights. In an era of PG programming, the shock value of WWE has gone down significantly. Punk went against the grain to provide shock.
He went against the company's idea of a top star; his rise to the top was made to feel authentic and not programmed by Vince.
He was allowed the same freedom Cena was granted, and undoubtedly trumped him from time to time. When one man has so much company backing, and another man comes out of the blue with no support to reach his level, you know something special has occurred.
He was charismatic, awe-inspiring, controversial and entertaining. He gave people that Attitude Era feel, where you truly didn't know what he was going to say every time he picked up a mic.
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