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#2. CM Punk - The Straight Edge Society gimmick that possibly saved his WWE career
The case of CM Punk in WWE is an odd one. He was highly-regarded when he was signed, and as he revealed himself, he was always a Paul Heyman guy. At Survivor Series 2006, Punk was the standout man cheered by WWE fans in a team that comprised of himself, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and The Hardy Boyz.
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It was in 2008 when he realized his first World Championship success in WWE. But it wasn't always smooth sailing. He won his second Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania 25, and his World Title reign in 2009 was cut short against The Undertaker, who he lost to at Hell in a Cell.
It was The Straight Edge Society gimmick that truly launched his WWE career to new heights. As the most-hated heel in the company, he proved to a lot of higher-ups exactly what he was capable of.
It was a big stepping stone for 2011, where he truly reached the peak of his WWE career.
