AEW's Tony Khan plans to air backstage footage of CM Punk's altercation with Jack Perry on next week's Dynamite, potentially exposing Punk as a liar and aiming to boost the show's ratings amidst recent declines.
The Cageside Community Star Ratings for AEW Revolution 2024 are open for fans to assign star ratings to matches, with the latest debate focusing on Sting & Darby Allin vs. Young Bucks. Wrestling enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the poll and share their thoughts on the match in the comments section, recognizing the subjective nature of evaluating wrestling performances.
AEW Dynamite on Jan. 17, 2024, featured Samoa Joe defending the AEW World Championship against Hook, with Joe emerging victorious. The Young Bucks targeted Sting, while Dustin Rhodes and Christian Cage delivered an intense match for the TNT Championship. Other highlights included Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta's victory, Bullet Club Gold winning the ROH World Six-Man Championship, and Deonna Purrazzo defeating Anna Jay. The show received an A- grade for its overall entertainment value.
AEW Dynamite's Homecoming special featured Sting's undefeated streak remaining intact, the Young Bucks' surprise return, and Samoa Joe's first world title defense. The show also included standout matches such as Hangman Page vs. Claudio Castagnoli and a tag team bout featuring Sting. The episode paid tribute to Mr. Brodie Lee and set up potential storylines for future matches.
Rumors suggest that CM Punk will not be returning to WWE at Survivor Series, as confirmed by top talent in the company. There are also reports that Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight is not planned for Royal Rumble 2024, despite some believing Knight should be in that spot. Ronda Rousey is not currently looking at wrestling regularly, and her recent ROH debut was a favor to help a friend. The Young Bucks are expected to be repackaged as heels with a major impact after taking time off, and their YouTube series Being The Elite is currently not planned to return. The Ryback shared a bizarre interaction with Brock Lesnar in WWE catering involving awkward silence and a discussion about food choices.
CM Punk's return promo on AEW Collision drew responses from Young Bucks and Lance Archer. The Young Bucks teased a "Counterfeit Bucks" t-shirt, while Archer could be a potential opponent for Punk.
CM Punk made his AEW return on the debut episode of AEW Collision, taking a shot at the Young Bucks and declaring himself the one genuine article in a business full of counterfeit bucks. He also implied that he still holds the AEW world championship belt he won at All Out 2022 and that there's nobody in AEW who can beat him for it.