On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Bully Ray discussed CM Punk’s mic work on RAW following his surprise return last weekend at the WWE Survivor Series 2023 pay-per-view event.
Ray stated that WWE likely won’t allow Punk to address his AEW controversies on-screen so as to avoid giving Tony Khan’s promotion free airtime.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why WWE doesn’t need to talk about AEW: “This is not a Monday night war where WWF and WCW were taking massive shots at one another at any given moment because it was a true war. The WWE at this time is not going to acknowledge AEW on their television show.”
On the fuel for Punk’s WWE story now that he’s back at the company: “Allowing him to go out there and go scorched earth on AEW would never happen because, in the world of WWE, they don’t view AEW as competition. This is all about CM Punk and his time in WWE from 10 years ago and fast forwarding to last night, so you were never going to get this shoot pipebomb-esque promo where Punk talks about the Bucks, about Kenny and Tony.”
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CM Punk’s return to WWE has been a hot topic among wrestling fans since his surprise appearance at the Survivor Series pay-per-view event. Many have been wondering if Punk will address his controversies with AEW (All Elite Wrestling) on-screen, but according to Bully Ray on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, that is unlikely to happen.
Ray explained that WWE is not in a Monday night war situation like WWF and WCW were in the past. Back then, both companies took shots at each other on their respective shows. However, WWE does not view AEW as competition and therefore has no reason to acknowledge them on their television program.
The focus of Punk’s WWE story is centered around his time with the company from 10 years ago and his return after a long absence. WWE wants to capitalize on the nostalgia and excitement surrounding Punk’s comeback, rather than delving into AEW-related controversies. This means that fans shouldn’t expect a shoot-style promo where Punk talks about AEW wrestlers like The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, or Tony Khan.
While some fans may be disappointed that WWE won’t address the AEW situation, it makes sense from a business perspective. WWE wants to keep the attention on their own product and create buzz around Punk’s return. Giving AEW free airtime by mentioning them on WWE programming would only benefit their competition.
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In conclusion, CM Punk’s mic work on RAW following his return to WWE is unlikely to touch upon his controversies with AEW. WWE does not view AEW as competition and wants to focus on Punk’s history with the company. Fans can stay informed about wrestling news through eWrestlingNews.com and their social media channels.