CM Punk and Chris Jericho met
Added 2023-04-26 19:32:42 +0000 UTCThings are progressing towards a CM Punk return to All Elite Wrestling.
Fightful Select had reported recently that plans were in place for CM Punk to return to AEW in June, with the launch of a new Saturday show (reported to be on TNT at 8 PM by Andrew Zarian, titled Collision). Even more, a man that he’s had issues with in the past in Chris Jericho was pitched as an early program for him, if not set in stone.
We’d reported that Jericho and Punk were set to meet and speak with one another, and we’ve learned that happened over the last week. Those familiar with the situation said that the meeting was relatively uneventful all things considered, and especially when taken into consideration the issues the two have had.
When Punk first joined AEW, we’re told that Jericho approached Punk to establish that bygones were bygones, and Punk had replied in kind, as long as there were no reason to have issues going forward. Jericho was have said to have shouted at Punk after Brawl Out, and Punk called Jericho a stooge during a recent Instagram stories post.
Sources familiar with the situation also claimed that it seemed as if the two could end up working together without issue, but also pointed towards Punk’s recent history, as well as Jericho’s long-term history of welcoming confrontation.
One source said "Well, it's a positive that Jericho and Punk didn't fight." They then followed up jokingly and said "well, yet."
Comments
I'm just curious if anyyrthings gonna be off limits promo wise between the 2. Punk did get upset with some of the stuff page had said.
e d
2023-04-26 23:51:55 +0000 UTCWrestlers visit other companies' locker room literally all the time. Pay attention to the actual wrestlers in the business who have talked about his visit - nobody is making a big deal about it. But because it's Punk and because we're in a 'everyone must sensationalize everything' time period, it blew up on the Internet and a bunch of dudes who have never stepped foot in a locker room started giving their expert takes.
rocksolid124
2023-04-26 23:34:18 +0000 UTCMacho feelings need to be set aside. There is a huge money to be made here if everyone can put egos aside and play nice. With WWE having some issues right now AEW has a chance to pounce.
Vicki Langteau
2023-04-26 23:03:43 +0000 UTCI'm under the impression Brawl Out was caused by Ace Steele. It seems like he was the one who did the most damage that night, and I think he got into Punks ear and gave some bad advice
Reinmaker
2023-04-26 22:18:01 +0000 UTCPretty sure punk, at some point, took a shot at Jeff's issues.
Troy A Palek
2023-04-26 22:12:02 +0000 UTCI read that punk also has issues with Jeff hardy?whats that about?
2023-04-26 21:50:37 +0000 UTCSeems to be a positive meeting. It appears Punk is trying to mend fences on multiple fronts. Good sign.
Noir
2023-04-26 21:15:52 +0000 UTCIt doesn't.
Matthew Bamford
2023-04-26 20:52:55 +0000 UTCOK but how does the stuff that happened on Monday effect this?
Edjr13
2023-04-26 20:23:22 +0000 UTC“Jericho’s long-term history of welcoming confrontation” is some 5-star writing. Succinct, accurate, not accusatory. That approach to writing is one of my favorite things about Fightful. Keep up the great reporting
patchrick
2023-04-26 20:08:22 +0000 UTCThey are both smart. It’s best to make money off of all of this.
Mike
2023-04-26 19:50:45 +0000 UTCWell alrighty then...
amase512
2023-04-26 19:43:59 +0000 UTC
