For what it’s worth, CM Punk was actually the second or third choice for the lead role in WWE Studios’ 12 Rounds: Reloaded. CM Punk said last month that he was up for the part when Randy Orton got the role.
John Cena may have been the first choice since he starred in the first film. Chris Jericho was also asked in advance to do the movie, but he turned it down.
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