Reactions to CM Punk Collision promo, nixed plans (Patreon)

As one would expect, there were some cage rattling due to CM Punk's AEW Collision promo.

Some things that people backstage took note of included Punk removing the AEW mic flag, with it being noted that it was almost exactly how he’d done the same during a WWE angle in the past as well. There were definitely people on both side of things that said that Punk was just getting out what he needed to get out, and others who felt like it was hypocritical to make comments about being “soft” after being upset about his Hangman program, the promos, and the spots outlined.It should be noted that while there were non-disclosures applied to Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and CM Punk with one another, but not with Hangman Page and CM Punk.

Another big line that the roster noticed was “One Bil Phil,” which CM Punk claimed a WBD executive called him. It’s widely speculated internally that this is in reference to a possible all-encompassing AEW broadcast deal with Warner Bros Discovery that was rumored the approach one billion dollars.

After the match, we’re told Punk was checked by trainers as a precaution, but was fine.

Those that we spoke to who had heard from the Young Bucks were told they took it light heartedly, and told those that inquired that things were okay.

Punk is actively planned for this week’s upcoming AEW Dynamite, though he isn’t announced as of yet. Also, his planned match with KENTA at Forbidden Door hasn’t been announced, which we’ve heard is not 100%, but AEW is hoping will happen. At times, Chris Jericho was planned for a Punk feud, which we’ve not heard anything on in quite a while. There were also Samoa Joe and Switchblade Jay White singles matches planned during points of his return, but changes were made.