CM Punk vs. Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel & Paul Heyman (Handicap Elimination Match)
Alex Giannini: As much as I’d LOVE to see CM Punk get his mitts on Paul Heyman … I just don’t envision it happening this Sunday. Heyman will do something to save his (bulbous) backside, and despite being aligned with questionable company, Curtis Axel has loads of talent. WINNERS: Axel & Heyman
Anthony Benigno: Can we call The Undertaker to officiate Paul Heyman’s funeral on Monday? WINNER: CM Punk
Jake Grate: No one wants to see CM Punk get his revenge on Heyman and Curtis Axel more than me. The Second City Saint unleashing a much-deserved beatdown on his former friend and the Intercontinental Champion would be a delight. Unfortunately, the fast-talking New Yorker and his client always seem to have tricks up their sleeves. Somehow, some way, Punk is in for trouble. WINNERS: Axel & Heyman
John Clapp: As talented and natural of a third-generation Superstar that the Intercontinental Champion is, it’s hard to believe Curtis Axel will stop CM Punk from getting his hands on Paul Heyman, at which point the result will be academic. WINNER: CM Punk
James Wortman: Curtis Axel might be among the most impressive Intercontinental Champions in recent memory, but no amount of in-ring ability or WWE Hall of Fame-worthy genetics will keep CM Punk from plowing right through the third-generation Superstar to get his hands on Paul Heyman. Look for The Straight Edge Superstar to send Axel to Dreamland with a Go to Sleep, then give Heyman the most nightmarish of beatings. The mad scientist might be the mind behind ECW, but he’s never seen “Extreme” like he’ll see this Sunday. WINNER: CM Punk
CM Punk: 3; Curtis Axel & Paul Heyman: 2
