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Jack Perry pinned Bryan Danielson to secure a victory for The Elite in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing. The match featured extreme violence, including Perry crashing a bus into Darby Allin and being set on fire. This was Perry's first AEW match since his suspension following a backstage altercation with CM Punk.
AEW Dynamite's final episode before All In features The Elite heavily, potentially putting CM Punk and The Elite in the same building. While there's no confirmation of Punk's appearance, if he is booked for AEW Collision, there's a chance he'll be present. Given the history of backstage issues and recent verbal shots, AEW may need to take measures to keep the peace. However, with All In being the biggest event of the year, all hands should be on deck, and Punk's appearance on Dynamite could be on the table. The rest of the lineup includes contract signings, matches, and interviews leading up to All In.
Eddie Kingston shared his thoughts on CM Punk's return to AEW and said that if whatever Punk does helps the company, no one can say anything. Kingston also stated that the locker room is not divided, and the people he hangs out with don't care about Punk's comments. Punk made his return on the June 17 episode of AEW Collision after being absent due to a torn triceps and a backstage altercation with The Elite.
AEW star Eddie Kingston has denied reports of backstage divisiveness following CM Punk's return to AEW TV. Kingston stated that the locker room is not divided and that Punk is doing what he thinks is right for him. Punk received a mixed reaction at the Collision show in Toronto, and it is expected that The Elite will be on Dynamite and Punk will be on Collision going forward.
CM Punk opened up about his return to AEW and his relationship with The Elite in an interview with ESPN. He expressed excitement over his return and his first match in over nine months, as he will team with FTR against Samoa Joe, Jay White and Juice Robinson in a six-man tag team match. Punk questioned the leadership of Omega and The Young Bucks and took issue with Page for going off script during their rivalry leading up to Double or Nothing last spring. Punk claimed that he has tried to bury the hatchet by sitting down with The Elite, but has been turned aside at every attempt.
CM Punk apologized to Tony Khan for the controversial All Out media scrum and wants to talk things out with The Elite. He doesn't think the backstage scuffle was a big deal and hopes to have a sit-down discussion with The Elite soon. Despite some low moments, Punk doesn't believe he ever had any serious intentions of leaving AEW.
CM Punk has apologized to Tony Khan for the controversial All Out media scrum and wants to talk things out with The Elite. He doesn't think the backstage scuffle was a big deal and hopes to have a sit-down discussion with The Elite soon. Despite some low moments, Punk doesn't believe he had any serious intentions of leaving the company.
A highly anticipated interview between CM Punk and ESPN is set to be released soon, with Punk reportedly speaking in a way that would create buzz for upcoming shows. He is said to speak on a number of topics, including his feelings about The Elite, with whom he quarreled after All Out 2022. Plans for Punk to face NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion KENTA at Forbidden Door are also mentioned, but Punk reportedly isn't thrilled with the idea.
CM Punk is expected to make his return to AEW over the summer, but The Elite has "no intention" of working with him. However, Chris Jericho could be the one to welcome back Punk to AEW in the ring. The programme will probably be Punk and Jericho in some capacity, and they are willing to make it work. CM Punk is due to meet with Tony Khan, FTR, and Chris Jericho in the coming weeks.