its a work

Punk about to quit again?

I get why aew ogs would be mad about exwwe guys coming in , but I mean their brand needs to grow , bringing in recognizable people helps that

Danielson and Punk alone probably brought a ton of fans in

CM Punk challenged Hangman Page to a rematch on the August 17 episode of AEW Dynamite, but according to Wrestling Observer, it wasn't planned. We were able to confirm this.

Punk defeated Hangman Page at AEW Double or Nothing earlier this year before being forced away from the ring for several months. Before that, however, there was word that Punk and Hangman Page didn't see eye to eye on some promo material that emerged on an episode of Dynamite that built their match. Fightful has been told that it was to the point that CM Punk met with AEW higher ups about the context of Hangman Page's promo. Voices of Wrestling had noted that they'd heard that Punk had told others after the meeting in May, that he wouldn't lose to Hangman Page.

Fightful was told by several within AEW that they felt the situation that unfolded on the August 17 episode of Dynamite was "unfair" to Hangman Page if he wasn't aware of it. One said "even if he was aware of it, what would he have done? Charged to the ring past Tony (Khan)? Interrupted a promo he knew he wasn't supposed to be a part of? There was no way Hangman could have 'won' in that situation." We're told Hangman Page was in the building, but haven't heard that he responded in any particular way. Those that we spoke to said that Hangman isn't a confrontational person and is generally well-liked among the roster.

The belief among several on the roster we spoke to was that Punk believed Hangman went into business for himself leading into their Double or Nothing match, and that Punk may have seen the August 17 promo as a "receipt." It's important to note that was locker room speculation as opposed to Punk telling anyone that directly. From Punk's end of things, the Hangman promo had alluded to Punk's issues with Colt Cabana, and happened during a week where Punk wasn't at the show, while Punk's shot at Hangman happened with Hangman present.

Sources familiar with the situation claim that CM Punk has often verbally expressed his displeasure, including recently so blatantly that they thought he might end up quitting the company. Those close to him said that he might have almost decided to stay home instead of coming to the August 17 Dynamite, but don't think he would have quit. We haven't been given any indication that he plans on leaving AEW, but one veteran said they have heard of "threats being levied."

Fightful was also told that the Moxley vs. Punk match for the August 24 episode of AEW Dynamite was a late decision. We haven't been told how late, and when we asked AEW higher ups for context, we didn't gain any. We haven't learned the crux of what led to Punk's current frustrations that would have led to him hypothetically not showing up at Dynamite, whether it be the change in the match, Hangman's jab back in may or otherwise.

Comes back from a foot injury and now this…this gotta be some crazy buzz for next week but it could be very real too. LOL. This is wild.

Punk didnt like that Bret Hart line

FTR with a tweet on “Punk going into business for himself”. This gotta be a work or something. Punk leads The Pinnacle R O F L

Didn’t Punk say he’d only return to wrestling for the money and if something cool was brought to him ? Who knows but I am fkn ready for next week tbh.

Hunter writing a check and an apology letter for punk as we speak

Unless TK has something crazy planned for All Out. It doesn’t make much sense to have Punk/Mox next week.

Didn't age well

It feels like some s*** is brewing...

It’s confusing that this s*** is happening but who knows…

MJF been silent for months…

Now Punk/Moxley/Hangman…

This is wild lol

whole basis of AEW promos is how authentic it sounds

no way Punk is acting like a diva for what Hangman said or whatever

Maybe, but I wouldn’t be shocked

We don’t know these people behind closed doors

And this is Punk we’re talking about

Not Danielson/Mox/Kenny, etc

I thought the Cody thing was a work and was totally wrong LOL.

Punk s*** is probably a work but he’s a weird ass nigga so who knows. If somehow it isn’t a work, can’t wait for the eaters to pretend he’s deadweight to them

That’s a good point. Everybody thought Cody was secretly signed and he was never seen again

Hangman

Get me on the phone with TK. Time to put his big boy pants and put people in their place lol

Swole won

If AEW can’t get over a milli next week

Better not be hot shot for ratings next week lol