9 Months After CM Punk’s Infamous All Out Fiasco, His Rivals From That Night Were Kept Far Away From Him at Forbidden Door

AEW and NJPW held another Forbidden Door event. In a strategic maneuver that kept fans on the edge of their seats, AEW employed a clever approach by deliberately keeping CM Punk and The Elite separate during the much talked about “Forbidden Door” era. This decision aimed to maximize the impact of both entities and maintain an air of anticipation among wrestling enthusiasts.

A chaotic encounter with his rivals marred the All In a strategic move. The wrestling promotion has carefully kept those rivals far away from Punk during the ongoing Forbidden Door era, maintaining a level of separation and preserving the focus on other interesting storylines.

AEW keeps Punk’s rivals at a safe distance during the “Forbidden Door Era”

Nine months have passed since CM Punk’s real-life altercation with the Elite after the AEW’s All Out Event. His reunion with his rivals from that infamous night was not part of the Forbidden Door narrative. The All Out fiasco which involved Punk’s confrontation with his former adversaries created a buzz of controversy.

Fans speculated about the potential contribution of this heated rivalry in subsequent AEW events. However, the promotions and creative team chose a different direction, opting to focus on fresh rivalries and collaborations through the Forbidden Door.

CM Punk and The Elite, both popular figures in AEW, ar currently featured on different TV shows. Punk mainly appears on the show called “Collison.” The Elite usually appear on “Dynamite”.

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In the recent episode of Dynamite Punk made a live appearance, whereas The Elite had a pre-recorded segment, allowing them to not be present at the same time. But what exactly caused this interaction that had massive ramifications for the company up until now?

The root cause of the heated rivalry between CM Punk and The Elite

Following the All Out pay-per-view, a backstage altercation ensued between CM Punk and the Elite. The Elite group comprises of Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, who also hold executive vice president positions within the company.

The incident unfolded after Punk publicly criticized them during a media scrum, accusing them of being irresponsible. Sources reported that the trio confronted Punk in the locker room, leading to a physical confrontation between them.

As a consequence of the feud that took place backstage, Tony Khan had no option but to suspend the stars involved. However, after the classic backstage brawl between Punk and The Elite, both parties finally made a comeback in the AEW world. 

AEW is now taking precautions to avoid any further drama in the Forbidden Door era. CM Punk and the Elite are kept separate, so no fuel is added to the rivalry. However, fans expected to see a face-off between them. Looks like AEW has different plans. What do you make of AEW’s decision to keep the stars separate from each other? Let us know in the comments section below.

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