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On a recent episode of his “Talk is Jericho” podcast, Chris Jericho got candid about CM Punk’s exit from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and shared insights into the backstage happenings on the day of Punk’s final appearance.
Jericho, not one to mince words, stated, “I feel it’s necessary to touch on the topic. CM Punk isn’t part of AEW anymore, and his last performance was at Wembley. It’s unfortunate, but that’s how it ended.” He went on to reveal that he had a brief exchange with Punk during the event. “I planned on executing a Frankensteiner from the top rope. Knowing that Punk sometimes incorporates the same move, I checked in with him. He confirmed he wasn’t planning on doing it. Then I humorously mentioned doing the GTS, and for a moment, he actually thought I was serious!”
Jericho lauded Punk’s contributions to AEW, emphasizing, “I don’t want to belabor the point, but Tony Khan made the final call on this. Punk had a significant impact during his AEW tenure, and he certainly went out on a high note.”
The wrestling community is buzzing about where CM Punk might land next. Recent statements from EC3, the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion, suggest that adding Punk could revolutionize the promotion. Impact Wrestling is also rumored to be enthusiastic about the prospect of Punk joining them, though it remains uncertain if the interest is mutual. Within WWE, opinions are mixed—some top talent are reportedly keen on Punk’s return, while others are less enthusiastic.
Meanwhile, Jericho is slated to partner with Sammy Guevara in a match against Aussie Open on the upcoming Dynamite episode in Indianapolis.
During the same podcast, Jericho delved into the chaotic flow of AEW All In, recounting the backstage scuffle involving CM Punk and Jack Perry. Punk was subsequently released from AEW following an internal review of the incident. Jericho reflected on the ordeal, “It was an unpredictable night. A backstage altercation caused some last-minute reshuffling, adding extra tension to an already nerve-wracking event.”
He concluded by noting that, despite the tumultuous circumstances, the event remained significant for both him and the promotion. “In the end, if you can’t be the closing act, it’s best to be in the opening or somewhere close to the main event. That’s where we found ourselves, and it was still an exhilarating experience,” Jericho said.
