I haven't written a piece on wrestling in a while and I saw it fitting that the next one I did also involved another "sports" love of mine: baseball. The playoffs just started in baseball and it got me to thinking, "Which MLB team is a representation of the WWE superstars?" So I compiled this list but for this submission I will only involve those teams currently in the baseball postseason and a few notable teams who aren't.
Triple H: NY Yankees
It is only fitting I start with the Bronx Bombers despite them being home at this time. The Yankees have won the most championships in baseball and which current WWE superstar has won more titles than HHH? Now this comparison would definitely go to Ric Flair but Naitch is no longer in the WWE and he wasn't going to be winning a world title anytime soon in my opinion.
Trips is the champion for the 12th time right now and just like the Yankees, when he is not champ, you know it's only a matter of time before he gets back into the picture.
Evan Bourne: Tampa Bay Rays
He came out of nowhere (for those who did not know him as Matt Sydal) and shocked the WWE world much like the current Rays did to the baseball nation. Will they ever be able to grab championship gold? That remains to be seen but they both have their respective worlds talking.
John Cena: Philadelphia Phillies
The fans in Philadelphia make this an ideal choice. Cena has tons of fans who cheer for him and then they can quickly turn to jeers. If you've been to or watched a Phillies game you can easily see why I make the correlation. Both are talented in certain aspects yet also have their shortcomings.
Jeff Hardy: Chicago Cubs
Ah, the lovable losers. The boys from Chi-town haven't won a World Series since before some of our grandparents were born. Both are tremendously popular no matter how many times they lose chasing the gold. There is always something that eventually stops the momentum whether it's a wellness policy or Steve Bartman.
Both Hardy and Cubs fans wait with bated breath for the day they eventually break the "curse" and grab the gold.
CM Punk: Florida Marlins
Anybody remember that the Marlins have won two World Series? They won in 1997 and again in 2003. And after both wins the teams were basically dismantled, cheapening the victories.
Punk was and will forever be known as a transitional champion for his first title run. The way the WWE creative team took the title off of Punk was horrible, much like what the owners did to the fans of the fish. The only difference here is that Punk has more fans than the Marlins. I know this because I am a fan of both and have been to many Marlins' games seeing as how I live around the corner from the stadium.
Chris Jericho: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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