5 Ways in which CM Punk is a value addition to the UFC
After waiting for a year or so, it is expected that CM Punk's UFC debut will happen in 2016Thus far the expectations surrounding CM Punk's UFC debut that was announced over a year ago have been rather bleak to say the least, with a cloud of dismissive skepticism serving as the predominant forecast for how he would fare inside of the Octagon.And despite the outcry from the purists that believe that the UFC, the foremost promoter of MMA in the world today, is selling itself short by signing on non-tested talent, merely evaluating this acquisition in terms of CM Punk's skill level alone could be a skewed approach. Being the world famous personality that he is, Phil 'CM Punk' Brooks could be valuable to the company in other ways as well, apart from the obvious mainstream brand value that his name carries thanks to his hugely successful stint in the WWE. On that note, here are 5 ways in which incorporating a former pro-wrestler into the MMA fold could yet play out as a mutually beneficial situation for the UFC, CM Punk, and indeed for the scores fans that will tune in to watch, some rather begrudgingly, when he does end up fighting.
#5 Mainstream Attraction
Say what you want against his inclusion in the UFC roster, but CM Punk is a bonafide celebrity who is known to millions of fans around the world; a dynamic that would have appealed greatly to the keen business sense of the company.
Going by that notion, CM Punk is an astute inclusion simply because he will help accentuate the wave of momentum that the UFC, and MMA in general, has been riding upon on the back of a stellar and record-breaking 2015.
Especially since many of the casual fans that associate him with the WWE or pro-wrestling would likely have their interest piqued, watching CM Punk compete in an MMA setup would be a spectacle that few would be willing to miss out on.
Whether the fans are supportive of having an 0-0 record fighter in the UFC or not, it is almost a no-brainer that millions of people around the world would most certainly be tuning in to watch him compete against Mickey Gall either way.