In a surprising turn of events, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially terminated the contract of wrestler CM Punk after an incident that took place during AEW All In London. The former WWE superstar had already been suspended due to a backstage altercation with Jack Perry, and now it seems that AEW and its owner, Tony Khan, have chosen to part ways with the wrestling icon.
The announcement of CM Punk’s release came via AEW’s social media channels, where the wrestling promotion explained the decision in a statement:
Suspension of CM Punk
“All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has terminated the wrestler and employment agreements between Phillip Brooks (CM Punk) and AEW with cause, effective immediately. The termination was confirmed today by Tony Khan, CEO, General Manager, and Head of Creative of AEW.”
This termination follows a week-long internal investigation into the incident that occurred backstage at AEW All In London on Sunday, August 27. After a thorough examination of the situation, the AEW Discipline Committee, in conjunction with outside legal counsel, unanimously recommended to Tony Khan that CM Punk should be terminated with cause.
Reports have indicated that following the event in London, AEW representatives did not engage with CM Punk, even to arrange transportation back for the wrestling star. Instead, CM Punk had to make his own travel arrangements, signaling a strained relationship between the promotion and the wrestling veteran.
Despite CM Punk’s merchandise reportedly being among the best-selling items in AEW’s merchandise lineup, it appears that the real-life relationship between the wrestler and the promotion had deteriorated significantly. According to several sources, CM Punk was not inclined to continue with AEW following the fallout in London, and it seems that AEW shared similar sentiments.
This shocking development in the world of professional wrestling has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the future of both CM Punk and AEW. As this story continues to develop, it remains uncertain where CM Punk’s wrestling career will take him next and how AEW will navigate the aftermath of this unexpected termination.
