CM Punk has angled for big return opponent in AEW
Added 2023-05-11 19:11:28 +0000 UTCCM Punk is headed back to All Elite Wrestling, and some ideas have been tossed around for his potential return.
As outlined in recent Fightful reports, CM Punk will be heading up the Collision brand as its feature player. We’ve been told that a Chris Jericho program has been pitched, and that the two even had what was called a “productive meeting” in recent weeks in Florida. However, we’ve been told that CM Punk has been pitching another return opponent for the better part of a month.
Sources close to Punk have indicated that he’s become increasingly interested in working with Samoa Joe. Joe has not wrestled on All Elite Wrestling TV since AEW Revolution, when he dropped the TNT Title to Wardlow. However, he’s been a regular on ROH TV as their World Television Champion.
Samoa Joe and CM Punk haven’t wrestled each other in any capacity since August 2005, when they were involved in a four way elimination match at ROH Redemption that saw Jamie Noble win the ROH World Title. The two have a storied history across ROH, PWG and the UK, with their last one-on-one match on record happening in March 2005. Joe and Punk went to two 60-minute draws in ROH, and Joe also pinned him twice.
We can’t confirm whether the pitch/suggestion was for a one-off match or an extended program. Also, we have not confirmation on whether or not the match is actually happening, as AEW sources won’t discuss anything related to Collision in general, much less the matches planned.
Comments
If they can still put on a match anywhere near the level of their ROH trilogy it'll be amazing.
2023-05-17 14:53:21 +0000 UTC@Hold up I have 2 questions. 1) Why the yawn emoji? 2) Please tell me that username is your regular one and you're not just called that as a joke.
CSDX
2023-05-13 03:11:56 +0000 UTC@Helios oh shit
CSDX
2023-05-13 03:11:17 +0000 UTCColt was on ROH last month in a losing effort against joe for the tv title 🥱
Hold up I just googled Dick Marcinko and this dudes beard grows all the way up to his eye balls what da hell is da beard doin
2023-05-12 18:43:26 +0000 UTCIIRC Colt got injured badly in that match. I recall Tony saying he would've been at final battle if it wasn't for that.
Helios Eusebio
2023-05-12 05:53:23 +0000 UTCMeh. Joe.. I love the reporting! Just not the type of “comeback” opponent for punk. I’m not too excited for him regardless. His actions (right or wrong) were unwarranted and unacceptable. Joe v. Punk doesn’t scream “welcome back” to me. Great reporting however SRS and team!!
2023-05-12 05:30:29 +0000 UTCIf only, David.
CSDX
2023-05-12 03:18:08 +0000 UTCI just realized something. Is it just me, or has Colt Cabana not been on AEW or(afaik anyway) ROH since his match against Jericho months ago?
CSDX
2023-05-12 03:17:28 +0000 UTCwow punk vs joe! so much history there
e d
2023-05-11 23:24:27 +0000 UTCPunk vs Colt Cabana with Punk putting Colt over
David C
2023-05-11 21:06:05 +0000 UTCIf Punk can set his garbage aside.
ALLEn hage
2023-05-11 21:02:16 +0000 UTCPunk vs Miro would be a fun jaunt.
Rincewind
2023-05-11 20:59:02 +0000 UTCHe’s one of those people, he’s being cooperative now but things can change at any moment. Hopefully this all works out and everyone can be civil and put the past behind them.
FWPJR.
2023-05-11 20:20:03 +0000 UTCSo Much potential with Punk IF people can set their garbage aside.
Vicki Langteau
2023-05-11 20:12:33 +0000 UTCthis would be great
Matthew Hooks
2023-05-11 20:01:47 +0000 UTCOnly if Joe wins
Richman
2023-05-11 20:00:13 +0000 UTCNeed this to happen, they have so much history and I would love to hear them go back and forth on the mic on live TV. The matches would be great but I really just want to hear the promos lol
FWPJR.
2023-05-11 19:57:22 +0000 UTCPlease let this happen over Jericho. I have zero interest in anything he does because it always drags
Eric Z
2023-05-11 19:38:48 +0000 UTCI'd be all about that.
Ryan Cremeans
2023-05-11 19:35:43 +0000 UTC😁😁😁
Kyle Pribila
2023-05-11 19:23:57 +0000 UTCAll In and all in! or should I say All In and All Out
Willtool
2023-05-11 19:20:57 +0000 UTCIf this is the case, fuck yeah. I'm so down for a CM Punk vs Samoa Joe feud in AEW. Honestly wished that Joe was in WWE the same time as Punk was getting a good amount of momentum back in 2009 but oh well.
Juan Ortiz
2023-05-11 19:18:59 +0000 UTCIt would be reality based with history. We all know how good the promos would be. Lets run it back. Give us Punk vs Joe in 2023.
Kurtis Allen
2023-05-11 19:17:50 +0000 UTC
