Better Wrestler #58: CM Punk vs. Somoa Joe

After one of the closest matches thus far, CM Punk edges out Booker T by one vote to advance. Booker T may be a 5-time WCW champion, but for now he will have to wait a while until he can attempt becoming a 5-time Better Wrestler champion, and member of the Hall of Fame.

Punk continues on, with 3 wins under his belt.

CM Punk Somoa Joe
CM Punk VS. Somoa Joe

Voting ends Monday, February 9 at 5 AM EST

Better Wrestler Explained:

  • Two wrestlers face each other.
  • TPWW votes on who they think is the better wrestler.
  • Being a better wrestler is subjective and the criteria in which this is judged is up to the individual. It can be solely on ring work, mic work, character, titles, success, career longevity, or whatever. Or who has the total package. Hell you can vote on who makes you mark out the hardest. However you make this judgement is up to you.
  • The winner becomes the champion.
  • The champion then goes on to defend his title against increasingly difficult opponents in the next Better Wrestler competition.
  • If he can get five consecutive victories he will be retired from the competition and go into the Better Wrestler Hall of Fame.
  • Two new challengers will then face each other for the vacant title.
  • In the event of a draw the champion will continue on. The title will not change hands on a draw.
  • A draw does not count as a victory.
  • In a draw, the challenger will be allowed to challenge either the next champion, or fight during the next vacancy. Which ever comes first.
  • People who are defeated can re-challenge after 50 competitions.

Better Wrestler History:

Better Wrestler Hall of Fame (5 Consecutive Victories):

  • “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
  • Taz
  • Kurt Angle