Royal Rumble 2012, CM Punk and the Latest WWE News from Ring Rust Radio

Ring Rust Radio is the best wrestling show on the radio, and this week was no different. With strong opinions on the Royal Rumble, CM Punk, Chris Jericho and more, this is where you need to get all of your weekly WWE nuggets.

Bleacher Report featured columnists Adam Wells, Michael Cahill, Brandon Galvin and Donald Wood give the low down on all things going on in the wrestling world.

This week’s guest was featured columnist Graham Mirmina, who he helped fill the void left when one of our trusted panelists broke our hearts and skipped the show. For that, we’re grateful.

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CM Punk and John Laurinaitis

Let me preface by saying I am a huge CM Punk fan and I have admired him as a wrestler since his days in Ring of Honor. With that said, I wish this feud with John Laurinaitis would just go away.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why is CM Punk feuding with a nobody?

CM Punk is the best talker in the WWE and they currently have him locked in a battle with someone who has zero talent. I understand that this may be a place holder feud until the road to WrestleMania begins, but the WWE is killing Punk’s momentum.

Ring Rust Radio’s Take

While the outlook seems bleak, the guys tell you why there is hope for CM Punk in the near future and what to expect at the Royal Rumble.

Bleacher Report Insider Scoop: WWE News: Major Changes in Plans for WrestleMania XXVIII?

Chris Jericho

With just days before the Rumble, Chris Jericho did something that no one thought he was going to do. He spoke!

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why now?

While I have hated the whole return, this was the first bit that made me feel comfortable with what he was doing. As much as I still believe the WWE stretched this out too much, Jericho may have saved it with this last bit.

Ring Rust Radio’s Take

Just because I hate it, that doesn’t mean that the show does as well. In fact, they destroy me for my views in a very public manner. An absolute can’t-miss.

Bleacher Report Insider Scoop: Royal Rumble 2012: Chris Jericho Will Cost CM Punk WWE Title

John Cena and Kane

While many feel that there is no way John Cena can ever turn heel, the face he made at the end of Raw shows that he is embracing the hate. Or he’s backed up.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why the frown, Charlie Brown?

The WWE is obviously trying to change the perception of Cena through the eyes of the fan, but this staring at the camera bit isn’t helping. He just looks goofier.

Ring Rust Radio’s Take

While I love what they are doing with Cena, many of the members of the case disrespectfully disagree and make their emotions pretty well known. Let the sparks fly!

Bleacher Report Insider Scoop: Royal Rumble 2012: John Cena Is Set to Silence Haters

Royal Rumble Preview

With just days until one of the biggest nights on the WWE calendar, the WWE universe is on edge over which stars could be making their return and who is going to walk out as the 2012 Royal Rumble winner.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why do we have to wait?

This feeling of anticipation for a wrestling event is why we as fans enjoy the sport. As a kid, we yearned for our wrestle buddies and the huge events like the Royal Rumble.

Ring Rust Radio’s Take

The boys from RRR look at surprises you may see, which stars have a legitimate shot and which storylines to watch for leading into WrestleMania. Lots of great discussion here.

Bleacher Report Insider Scoop: WWE Royal Rumble 2012: Start Time, Live Streaming and PPV Info

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