also, punk's ratings aren't actually bad like orton's are. they're consistent and keep a certain status quo going.
but really you aren't going to get people to watch because of X person who people are only NOW learning about. you need them to have exposure, bring them up, and THEN get them. that's why the older guys get ratings - they're known. by all means, wwe should continue to push punk to the forefront as much as they can because in 1-2 year's time, he'll be ratings.
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