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Jun 3, 2018 • 20 tweets • 5 min read
THREAD: I put together a timeline for the CM Punk libel trial focusing on Punk’s health issues ahead of his departure. This comes from sworn testimony, emails, and texts.
Here are the notable points:
Punk recalls the lump first appearing in fall 2013. He says he showed it to Amann shortly thereafter.
The lump is never mentioned in texts with Amann.
@RossWBermanIV was in court when Punk said lump was on his rear at star level on tights — not back as was previously said.
Jun 2, 2018 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
THREAD: I went back and watched the 2014 Royal Rumble and compared it to testimony in the CM Punk-Colt Cabana libel trial vs. WWE’s Dr. Amann.
Here are some notable points:
Footage of Kofi Kingston clotheslining Punk from the Rumble is shown in court. Punk confirms the clothesline gave him a concussion.
[this was the only Kofi-Punk clothesline I saw. It took place 10 min into match]