Al Snow has said that “strong leadership” was needed from Tony Khan when it came to dealing with CM Punk prior to the latter’s release from AEW.
Speaking with “Forbes” to promote the Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers,’ Snow spoke about the issues within AEW that he believes allowed Punk’s behavior to get out of control. He said,
“Punk’s got a very strong personality. The problem with Punk is you have to have strong leadership, and you have to have as strong a personality as the talent do. And that’s where things can go astray. I think Tony Khan’s a really good guy, but I think for the sake of AEW in these situations — they always come up, the Punk situation is not an unusual circumstance — we’ve had those type of things happen here.
“But there’s a certain modicum of respect that I have, and as a result, I’m able to direct those people even when those situations occur. I don’t worry about being liked, I worry about being respected. I think Tony wants to be liked, and he should be more focused on being respected. There were lots of times I didn’t like Vince McMahon. He can be an incredible bully. He could be nasty. I’ve always respected him. Always.”
Punk was released from AEW earlier this month due to his altercation at All In with Jack Perry, who has been suspended indefinitely from AEW.
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Al Snow, a former professional wrestler, has recently spoken out about the need for strong leadership in dealing with CM Punk’s behavior in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In an interview with Forbes to promote the Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers,’ Snow highlighted the issues within AEW that allowed Punk’s behavior to escalate.
According to Snow, Punk has a strong personality that requires equally strong leadership to manage effectively. He believes that Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, is a good person but needs to assert stronger leadership in such situations. Snow emphasizes that these kinds of circumstances are not uncommon in the wrestling industry and have occurred in AEW before.
Snow emphasizes the importance of respect over being liked in a leadership role. He draws a comparison to his experience with Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of WWE, where he didn’t always like McMahon but always respected him. Snow suggests that Khan should focus more on earning respect rather than seeking popularity.
The incident that led to Punk’s release from AEW occurred during the All In event when he had an altercation with Jack Perry, who has been suspended indefinitely from the company. The details of the altercation have not been disclosed.
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Strong leadership is crucial in any organization, and the world of professional wrestling is no exception. It is essential for leaders to establish clear boundaries, maintain discipline, and address behavioral issues promptly. By doing so, they can create a positive and respectful environment for both the talent and the fans.