On a recent edition of his “Tuesday with The Taskmaster” podcast, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan discussed AEW’s firing of CM Punk this past month and the way AEW President Tony Khan handled the situation.
Punk was released by AEW following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at AEW All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On CM Punk’s media scrum comments after AEW All Out 2022: “Obviously, this had been brewing for a long time. I know that everybody knows this is sports entertainment, but some things should be left in the back.”
On the backstage incident involving CM Punk and Jack Perry: “What gave [Perry] the right to chest-bump [Punk], [he gets] suspended and Punk [gets] fired? Can you tell me what that was about? I think I got it. It is a group of people that outnumber Punk, and they probably went to [Khan] and said, ‘It’s either him or us.’”
On Tony Khan saying on TV that he feared for his life during the incident with Punk: “How does that come across to the average wrestling fan? Would Vince McMahon say that?”
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— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) September 3, 2023
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CM Punk’s firing from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has been a hot topic in the wrestling world. In a recent podcast, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan discussed the incident and AEW President Tony Khan’s handling of the situation.
The altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry took place backstage at AEW All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium. Following the incident, AEW made the decision to release Punk from his contract.
Sullivan expressed his thoughts on the situation, questioning why Perry was only suspended while Punk was fired. He speculated that a group of people who outnumbered Punk may have gone to Khan and demanded that it was either Punk or them. This suggests that there may have been some backstage politics involved in the decision-making process.
Sullivan also commented on Khan’s statement that he feared for his life during the incident with Punk. He questioned how this would come across to the average wrestling fan and compared it to whether Vince McMahon would make a similar statement.
The podcast highlights shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of AEW and the decisions made by Tony Khan. It raises questions about the fairness of the punishment given to CM Punk and the influence of certain individuals within the company.
AEW Collision, an event where Tony Khan addressed the situation, also shared a video on Twitter. This further fueled discussions and speculation among wrestling fans.
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The firing of CM Punk from AEW has undoubtedly sparked controversy and debate. As more information emerges, fans and industry insiders will continue to analyze and discuss the situation.