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Published 13:45 IST, September 3rd 2023

'Bring him home': Netizens demand CM Punk's return in WWE after he gets fired from AEW

Following his altercation with Jack Perry, CM Punk's contract with AEW has bee terminated and he is released by the promotion. Fans want him back in WWE.

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Following the reports of his backstage altercation with Jack Perry, CM Punk's contract with AEW has been terminated. He made his debut in the squared circle of AEW in 2020 and since then it has been a tumultuous stint filled with injuries and skirmishes. However, it has now ended and fans want him to come back to the dais that made him the global superstar that he is.

3 things you need to know

  • CM Punk has been released by AEW
  • Punk made his AEW debut in 2021
  • Punk defeated Samoa Joe at AEW All-IN 

Also Read | AEW All In 2023 results: CM Punk victorious against Samoa Joe, new champions crowned

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AEW fires CM Punk

Days after heading in as a part of the starting bout of AEW's biggest pay-per-view show, ALL-In, CM Punk has been shown the exit doors. Reportedly he and Jack Perry went physical behind the scenes on the day All-In was scheduled. It has also come out that during the scuffle, CM Punk lunged towards AEW president Tony Khan and threatened to quit the company. Subsequently, he's been fired from the organisation.

Also Read | AEW President Tony Khan Launches A Jibe On Triple H After 'Secondary Promotion' Remark

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Fans reaction after CM Punk's release from WWE

Following this development, fans went to social media to express their views on the dismissal of Punk from AEW. While many were concerned about the future of the 44-year-old, some see it is a destined happening that could lead to his WWE return. Enthusiasts were vocal on micro-blogging platform X, and want Triple H to offer a truce with CM Punk and bring him back to the biggest wrestling promotion. 

A return to WWE would be a dream for many, and it will certainly guarantee a loud pop from the crowd. What do you think?

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13:45 IST, September 3rd 2023