CM Punk’s time with AEW has come to an end at just over 2 years.
As announced by AEW on September 2nd, Punk has been let go from the company effective immediately following the events that took place inside Wembley Stadium at the All In pay-per-view.
AEW President Tony Khan has said the following regarding the news in an official statement from the company:
“Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions. The termination of his AEW contracts with cause is ultimately my decision, and mine alone. Of course, I wish I didn’t have to share this news, which may come as a disappointment to many of our fans. Nevertheless, I am making the decision in the best interests of the many amazing people who make AEW possible every week – our talent, staff, venue operators and many others whose efforts are unsung but essential to bringing our fans great shows on television and at arenas and stadiums throughout the world.”
The events in question were a physical altercation that occurred between Punk and Jack Perry during the zero-hour portion of the All In pay-per-view, with details available here.
Following the investigation, both Punk and Perry were suspended with an internal investigation launched. No update has since been provided on the status of Perry.
CM Punk debuted for the company after a 7 year hiatus from wrestling on August 20th 2021 on the second episode of AEW Rampage. The return match would take place at the All Out pay-per-view that year, which saw Punk defeat Darby Allin in his return match.
Punk would go on to win the World Championship multiple times before making headlines at the press conference afterwards by taking shots at various members of the roster. This would result in a suspension for the former World Champion. Punk would return to help launch new show Collision on June 17th.
Punk’s final match in the promotion was at All In, where The Second City Saint defeated Samoa Joe in the opening match of the main card.
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