CM Punk and All Elite Wrestling have been at the center of speculation, rumors, and drama since the former WWE star joined the AEW roster in 2019. Recent reports indicate that there are still some lingering issues between Punk and some of his AEW colleagues, as well as an injury update on the wrestler.
Here are some of the key takeaways breaking down the entire ordeal with CM Punk, Jon Moxley and the AEW Brawl Out incident:
- CM Punk confirmed a report that Jon Moxley pitched the idea of Punk losing in a quick match before their All Out match. However, Punk had communicated that he wasn’t comfortable competing in any capacity without being cleared first for the August 24 match.
- Jon Moxley and Punk have appeared to have heat, based on those that Moxley has spoken to after Brawl Out. Moxley helped lead a locker room meeting in the days after with Chris Jericho, who was also called “a liar and a stooge” in the Punk IG post.
- AEW and CM Punk have had some contact, and some close to Punk claim that he and Tony Khan have “spoken or had a couple of meetings.”
- At one point, those close to Punk believed that he wanted out of his contract without a non-compete attached. However, in recent weeks, they believed that Punk was open to returning to AEW, and even wanted to. In an important note, at least one person claimed that Punk was willing to apologize for the scrum portion of the All Out evening.
- Punk does remain under contract with AEW. We’ve inquired as to whether or not there was ever a suspension or pay docking involved, but traditionally AEW has paid out wrestlers while they’re injured regardless.
- The issues with Hangman and CM Punk dated back to before their AEW Double or Nothing match, to the point where we’re told that Punk ended up having a meeting with AEW officials.
- As far as CM Punk’s injury status, he tore his triceps at AEW All Out before the scrum. Those with knowledge of the situation said that he was hopeful he could be fully healthy by late January.
- There were other talent who were present at the time of the brawl, but did not get physically involved, and therefore weren’t suspended. However, there was another production employee who ended up getting struck with a chair that hadn’t been previously revealed.
- New Japan Pro Wrestling were not aware that CM Punk was going to attend their Battle in the Valley show, but said they would have welcomed him regardless.
Attempts to reach out to both AEW and CM Punk for the story but did not hear back from either in an official capacity.
While it remains to be seen what the future holds for CM Punk in AEW, the latest report from suggests that there are still some issues that need to be resolved between him and some of his colleagues. Fans of Punk will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the situation as it develops.
The drama surrounding CM Punk and AEW continues to unfold, leaving fans wondering about the future of the wrestler in the promotion. While some issues seem to have been resolved, others remain, and it remains to be seen what the future holds. As always, we want to hear from you. What are your thoughts on the situation? Leave a comment below and let us know.
