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Added 2023-05-17 22:47:29 +0000 UTCCM Punk is the talk of AEW’s backstage yet again, and it involves Ace Steel.
For the past couple of months, AEW and CM Punk have been working towards a return for Punk on the AEW Collision brand. This has extended all the way to WBD, AEW and TNT having promotional materials made for the show involving Punk, including a Samoa Joe match graphic.
Fightful has learned that during the meeting between CM Punk and Chris Jericho, that Jericho mentioned the possibility of Ace Steel returning to the company in some capacity, with the belief that people working together in harmony could alleviate some tensions and show that everyone was willing to do business.
Fightful was told that there was a meeting this week between AEW and Punk, and it was extended to Punk that Steel would have the ability to be with the company and work directly with Punk. However, it was made clear that Ace Steel would not be able to be at AEW television. We haven’t learned specifically how Punk reacted to this, outside of him not being in agreement with it.
We have not been told if this is tied to Punk not being featured on the WBD materials or the statement they made about him not being associated with the brand, though it was noted to us that . There were plans for an AEW camera crew to film materials at CM Punk’s home on Wednesday, but we’ve not been told if that actually happened.
As of now, we have not been told a change in plans for CM Punk.
PWInsider reported that IMPACT was interested in bringing in Ace Steel in recent weeks, but he passed, leading to their belief that he was AEW or WWE bound.
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Lucky for me I never argued against his punishment eh? Apparently it was such a bad point it keeps getting misread.
Jack McInally
2023-05-22 05:39:54 +0000 UTCCM Punk is built out of candy glass and will probably injure himself when he gives his next promo. At this point he's more trouble than he's worth.
Andrew Placko
2023-05-22 01:37:46 +0000 UTCWell I can assure you that even if I was in the right I would expect to be fired if I did it while I was on the clock no matter how justified I thought I was. Also, being this argumentative when you clearly made a bad point isn't doing you any favors by the way.
Andrew Placko
2023-05-22 01:34:41 +0000 UTChonestly if we're being worked on this, i would not be surprised. punk comes in as the heel they "tried to keep off the show" or some shit
The Mayor Pete
2023-05-19 03:07:29 +0000 UTCa couple of you missed the point. whats the point of "being with aew" if he can't be at TV.
The Mayor Pete
2023-05-19 03:06:52 +0000 UTCImagine we are all being worked... If so I love it.
Philip John Basile
2023-05-19 02:12:15 +0000 UTCWhen you throw a chair and actually bite someone so hard it is photographed days later it is an issue.
Mike
2023-05-19 00:57:00 +0000 UTCSo you are just calling him a liar. That's fine. I stand by my point that anyone who doesn't understand why he reacted how he did is a bad friend.
Jack McInally
2023-05-18 22:20:41 +0000 UTCSo you are just calling him a liar. That's fine. I stand by my point that anyone who doesn't understand why he reacted how he did is a bad friend.
Jack McInally
2023-05-18 22:20:32 +0000 UTCHe assumed that with an HR representative in the room with the whole group? Come on.
2023-05-18 21:36:55 +0000 UTCany chance we are getting another update today?
Fandom Empire
2023-05-18 21:04:09 +0000 UTC1000%
Scott George
2023-05-18 20:58:38 +0000 UTC"Ability to be with the company yet not be allowed at AEW Television." lol.
The Mayor Pete
2023-05-18 18:24:23 +0000 UTCFuc##ing cancer
HuRi MoPa
2023-05-18 15:12:24 +0000 UTCThey haven’t even ANNOUNCED his return yet and he’s already starting mess…I’m pessimistic about this. AEWs doing really good TV right now but Punk is literally sucking the oxygen out of the room.
2023-05-18 13:26:43 +0000 UTCWith no factual basis whatsoever; my tinfoil theory is Punk coming back and being represented by Don Callis.
2023-05-18 12:56:05 +0000 UTCNo, I am not assuming that. I am saying Ace Steel assumed that. Read what I actually said before you "let things slide" Fired/suspended for 9 months.....no repercussions....
Jack McInally
2023-05-18 08:05:24 +0000 UTCYou can say all this, and if my friend was in that situation (also you’re taking a massive leap to assume the situation was some kind of Punk being a massive victim in a 3 on 1 assault but we’ll let that slide for this debate) then yeah I’d jump in and help, but I certainly wouldn’t then expect to waltz back into my job with no repercussions after punching biting and attacking several co-workers.
Spenny
2023-05-18 07:49:36 +0000 UTCIf my friend was getting jumped 3 on 1 and my response was to play "middle man" then my friend has every right to cut me out. Your friend is being jumped and your first thought isn't to help them fight the attackers off? Really?
Jack McInally
2023-05-18 07:26:14 +0000 UTCOverreacting or not Ace could have stuck for his friend in a lot more ways than biting and throwing stuff. He could have tried being a middle man, yelled for help or done a LOT more than what he actively did.
Levi Lichy
2023-05-18 07:23:59 +0000 UTCI want to see Punk come back he’s a legend and should finish his career on good terms. I just hope it still goes as planned. Great reporting .
Mike
2023-05-18 05:17:33 +0000 UTCAce Steel thought his close friend was being jumped 3 on 1 and went for it. Honestly I would question people who would not do the same for their friends. Sure we can say in hindsight people overreacted but at it's core I don't see how people can not see Ace's side of this
Jack McInally
2023-05-18 04:48:38 +0000 UTCAs of now it’s just a deal for collision, the others are still up for negotiation
Justmask
2023-05-18 03:25:57 +0000 UTCI’d definitely be making demands after being offered a second chance by my boss after physically assaulting 4 coworkers
Justmask
2023-05-18 03:25:32 +0000 UTCTony even considering to allow Ace to be a part of AEW afterwards is absolutely asinine. What the hell Tony.
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2023-05-18 03:01:18 +0000 UTCAny word on whether we will find out the financials of the AEW/WBD tv deal?
Gary Freeland
2023-05-18 01:27:01 +0000 UTCPunk has so much talent but has more drama follow him than a high school teen. No matter what you think about Alvarez, I’d just ask why. I watch his YouTube, he doesn’t come after Punk. He just gives his opinion. Punk stop being so petty. The door should finally be shut on Punk.
Scott R
2023-05-18 00:28:58 +0000 UTCId say the dude is nuclear, but that is giving nuclear waste a promotion.
Nick O’Shea
2023-05-18 00:08:13 +0000 UTCSo... how would Ace Steel be allowed back to AEW but not be at TV?? That makes zero sense. They would basically pay him to stay home and work with punk at a private gym.
Raymond Slover
2023-05-17 23:41:16 +0000 UTCME TOO!!!!!!!!
e d
2023-05-17 23:38:54 +0000 UTCAlso thanks Sean. You do really good work! I love Fightful, and I hope you guys continue to do what you do.
Tucker
2023-05-17 23:29:41 +0000 UTCI just wanna watch wrestling tonight y'all
Tucker
2023-05-17 23:27:49 +0000 UTCLost in all of the worthwhile main event material of news: Ace Steel being WWE-bound would be a *really funny* wtf moment to me lol
Torbjorn
2023-05-17 23:16:14 +0000 UTCThe CM Punk stuff is a work to cover up the press release error of his name being on it as it spoiled the "surprise" return of CM Punk.
T Mar
2023-05-17 23:16:06 +0000 UTCY'all work your asses off for us. Thank you for being amazing at your jobs and trying to keep it nuanced, detailed & as unbiased as possible. Love y'all very much.
jennifer griffin
2023-05-17 23:07:56 +0000 UTCHopefully this all works out
Local 49ers Fan
2023-05-17 23:07:10 +0000 UTCHonestly Ace shouldn't be anywhere near aew after what he did. That was assault on 2 people and Execs. He'd be charged and in court anywhere else
Stew Sizer
2023-05-17 23:04:58 +0000 UTCThis report says he wasn't in agreement with the decision. It said nothing about him considering not showing up over Ace Steel.
rocksolid124
2023-05-17 23:02:13 +0000 UTCIt’s insane how much drama has already came from this.
Cody Berntsen
2023-05-17 23:01:18 +0000 UTCFine with me. Give me The Elite vs The Bloodline….Elite vs Judgement Day…Bucks vs New Day/USOS/SamiKO/American Alpha, Kenny vs literally anyone let’s GOOO
Mauricio Castro
2023-05-17 22:57:10 +0000 UTCAce still could return to the company and work closely with punk but wouldn't be allowed at aew tv..am I reading that wrong bc if not that makes no sense at all..will ace be in the parking lot with a walkie talkie?
E
2023-05-17 22:57:08 +0000 UTCHow? the vanishingly little we know can be interpreted either positively (Punk wanted to hold fire on WB announce until a better time and everyone was cool with that) neutrally (we're not sure what's up) or negatively (there's some kind of rift because of Ace Steel) but each of these requires some level of personal bias to fill in the blanks.
Sean Sarah
2023-05-17 22:56:12 +0000 UTCI continue to be amazed at how much of a mess this has become
Joel Wood
2023-05-17 22:54:46 +0000 UTCSo even if Punk didn’t bring it up at first - it’s still true that now he’s considering not showing up over Ace Steel, meaning the report is correct? I just hope the elite don’t end up leaving because of this. What a mess.
thenumber9door
2023-05-17 22:54:29 +0000 UTCIf Tony Kahn bring back Ace Steel, the elite will walk 🚶♂️
Kyle Pribila
2023-05-17 22:53:40 +0000 UTCChrist……….. I really hope this is a work or that PW insider is over reacting here.
Brian Carpenter
2023-05-17 22:53:24 +0000 UTCHe lives there
Fightful Select
2023-05-17 22:52:44 +0000 UTCPunk is in Los Angeles right now, unless that is a troll video.
eric Wallis
2023-05-17 22:52:11 +0000 UTCPULL THE TRIGGER ON STEEL MR H
Isaac Gudin
2023-05-17 22:51:35 +0000 UTCWhat a shit show….lol
Busby
2023-05-17 22:51:21 +0000 UTCI can't believe this is potentially falling apart because of fucking Ace Steel
CMRN
2023-05-17 22:51:18 +0000 UTC
