All ongoing issues within AEW have probably come to a conclusion, as Tony Khan announced the termination of CM Punk. In a pre-recorded statement that opened Collision’s September 2 episode, the Jacksonville-based promotion’s CEO addressed the firing of their former star.
As soon as the news of Punk‘s termination went public, the entire pro wrestling industry was left absolutely shocked. While the terminated AEW star’s fans have been displaying their support for him, a number of WWE fans are looking back at a vintage video during which Triple H made an ultimate confession to the Best in the World.
Since AEW fired CM Punk I will never forget what Triple H said about himpic.twitter.com/4QlhLsbMrq
— Tyler Napier (@DashingCards) September 2, 2023
In the in-ring segment video from CM’s WWE stint, he and HHH can be seen having a conversation in the ring. As Punk tried to claim he’s trying to be the change, The Game hit back at him and claimed that the former WWE star only accepts change when he’s on top. If that’s not the case, it’s not enough change for CM.
As this video has been circulating heavily after Punk’s termination, a number of fans have agreed with Triple H’s words. Showing strong support for The Game’s ultimate confession, a fan claimed CM to be the “Most overrated overhyped wrestler ever.” “It’s crazy watching this back and seeing how right Triple H was,” a member of the WWE universe wrote while referring to Punk’s termination. (Via- X)
Looking at fans’ reactions, it seems that they are in support of Tony’s decision due to all the recent drama in All Elite Wrestling. Punk has now been terminated from Tony Khan‘s company, but it’ll be interesting to see what the future holds for the pro wrestling star.
Terminating CM Punk was not Tony Khan’s idea
While the announcement of CM Punk’s termination was obviously made by All Elite Wrestling’s president, it wasn’t really Tony Khan’s decision. When announcing this shocking decision, Khan revealed that this recommendation was made to him due to the recent issues in the company, and he followed up on it.
Tony appeared live in front of the Chicago crowd before Collision went on air to announce the termination of Punk. He said, “It came at the recommendation of a Discipline Committee here in AEW, as well as outside legal counsel, who delivered a unanimous recommendation, and I have followed up on that recommendation.” (Via: WrestleTalk)
Tony Khan’s full address on firing CM Punk: pic.twitter.com/kiVeMObtSr
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) September 3, 2023
It must be noted that there has been uncertainty about the star’s AEW future ever since the backstage saga at August 27’s All In London event. As Punk was involved in an altercation with Jack Perry on the show, it was speculated that something big was on the way. Thus, CM Punk’s termination may not be a surprise for many, but it’s still a huge decision by the Jacksonville-based promotion.