If you’re a fan of pro wrestling, CM Punk is one name you must have heard. Now, a few days ago, Punk, 43, shocked the world after winning his first World Championship after 9 years. “The best in the world” won his first AEW championship after defeating “Hangman” Adam Page at the Double or Nothing PPV event.
However, on the most recent edition of “Rampage” Punk announced that he will be absent from AEW for some time owing to injuries that require surgery.
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In the beginning, “The best in the world” was quite emotional and informed the audience that he had both good and bad news for them. He stated, “So, here’s the bad news. I’m injured and need surgery. A couple of things are broken. The biggest one is my heart, because I love nothing more than to perform for all of you. And I wanted to go on one hell of a run. That’s the bad news.”
He added, “The good news is, I can still do all that. I told you I was going to go till the wheels fall off, and the wheels are still there. They haven’t fallen off. It’s just that one of them happens to be broken. I’ve come back from worse. I’ve felt better than I feel today. But I’m also here to tell you that I’ve felt a hell of a lot worse.”
Although he is now injured, he stated that the comeback will be greater than the setback. However, it became a topic of discussion in the wrestling industry and elicited a wide range of opinions from fans.
The announcement of CM Punk prompted a wide range of reactions from fans
This announcement saddened one 37-year-old CM Punk fan who seemingly adores him a lot. He also claimed that he was on the verge of crying after hearing his news.
When CM Punk said "I'm injured" I swear as a 37 y.o. fucking grown man I was about to cry. That how much we wrestling fans love Punk. #AEWRampage
— Matt That BLK Wrestling Dude (@BWDBlackWrestl1) June 4, 2022
Similarly, another Punk fan expressed disappointment at Punk’s injuries, stating that he believes Punk is a genuine workhorse and wished him a speedy recovery.
Really Sucks that @CMPunk is injured.
He's a True Workhorse in Professional Wrestling. Speedy Recovery my Dude!
— The Wrestling Enthusiast Podcast (@TWEERICP) June 4, 2022
In addition, one fan stated that “The voice of the voiceless” was one of his initial favorite wrestlers, and the guy that inspired him to start wrestling in 2013 claimed to be one fan.
cm punk was my first favorite wrestler and the wrestler who made me get into wrestling in 2013. when i finally was going to see him in person at forbidden door he get injured. this is sick
— abbi TOMORROW 22 (@maximoffmiIf) June 4, 2022
On the other hand, one Twitter user remarked that Punk had complained about old heads in WWE winning the World Championship and dragging the young guys down. Now, at the age of 43, he wins the World Title while dragging the younger fighters down the table and gets injured on the second day of his reign.
CM Punk complained about old heads in WWE winning World Championship and pushing the young guys down the card.
Now, he wins the World Title at 43 while pushing the younger guys down the card and got injured on his second day of the reign.
Jokes write themself.
— Alim (@ItzPHSavageWolf) June 4, 2022
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One Twitter user said that, since Punk is now injured, AEW should place the belt on the young guy, rather than Punk, who is old and made of glass. He also believes Samoa Joe will be a strong option for the championship.
If CM Punk is injured then AEW should put the belt on a young guy that still looks good in ring and isn't totally made if glass. That's right it should be Samoa Joe
— doxxy (@DoxxxyStocksy) June 4, 2022
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What do you make of Punk’s injury? Who do you think the next AEW champion will be? Let us know in the comments section.
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