Dave Meltzer reported an interesting development in the CM Punk AEW dismissal story.
In the recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, according to Meltzer, CM Punk, was said to be working closely with Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, on various creative aspects of the AEW Collision show and it had been previously stated that Punk held veto power over Collision. Meltzer wrote:
The belief was that Punk had two contracts, one being a pro wrestling contract and another being an employee contract, was that it was a way for the company to cover full insurance, although nobody officially confirmed that or what his job title entailed. But he was working directly with Khan on the creative facets of the Collision show.
However, this collaboration was short-lived as CM Punk’s contract with AEW was terminated with cause. The news of Punk’s contract termination was confirmed by Khan himself on the September 2nd episode of Collision. His termination was a result of the backstage altercation between himself and Jack Perry at All In.
This latest development only adds to the uncertainty surrounding his future in professional wrestling. While some fans are hopeful that this termination may pave the way for a potential return to WWE, where Punk achieved massive success, others speculate that he may explore opportunities in other wrestling promotions or even retire from in-ring competition altogether.
Has CM Punk Been Involved In Controversy Before?
CM Punk is no stranger to controversy and has been involved in various backstage issues throughout his wrestling career. His most recent controversy, prior to this recent one at All In, also came at an AEW pay-per-view event at All Out in 2022 where Punk was involved in another physical encounter along with his friend Ace Steel against The Elite.
Just days after releasing Punk, Tony Khan ensured AEW talent could attend the funeral of the late Bray Wyatt by offering a private jet directly following AEW Dynamite.