Why Cm Punk Hates AEW: The Truth

CM Punk's Final Days in AEW CM Punk, known for his defiant personality and his legendary 2011 "Pipe Bomb" promo in WWE, had a polarizing journey in professional wrestling. After leaving WWE in 2014 due to frustrations with his treatment, Punk remained away from the ring for seven years, only to make a triumphant return to wrestling in AEW in 2021. His comeback was highly anticipated and initially well-received, but it soon became clouded by backstage tensions. Punk’s rivalry with AEW World Champion Adam Page escalated beyond scripted promos, leading to personal accusations and growing hostility. Rumors circulated that Punk had influenced AEW's decision not to renew Colt Cabana’s contract, a move that worsened the friction with The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks). The tension culminated in a backstage altercation after AEW’s 2023 All In event, where Punk clashed with Jack Perry and got into a physical fight with The Elite, leading to his eventual termination from AEW. Despite being the company’s biggest star, Punk’s backstage behavior cast a shadow over his AEW run, and his final days became a dramatic end to what many had hoped would be a new golden era in his career. His departure left AEW to continue growing without him, further highlighting the impact of The Elite and their ongoing success in revolutionizing the wrestling landscape, something Punk himself had once been credited for.