CM Punk is a pioneer in the wrestling business and has been a loved superstar for over a decade now. WWE and AEW fans have always made up and wanted their own fantasy matches for CM Punk.
However, this time, CM Punk himself spoke about the few AEW superstars he wants to wrestle with or wrestle against. Since the lockdown started, Punk has been very active on social media.
‘The Voice of the Voiceless’ has shared his views on WWE, AEW, and various other wrestling promotions regarding their matches, promos, events, etc. He also responds and interacts with many fans on social media.
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Deadlifting in the basement. Resting between sets. I’m around for a fireside chat of sorts. Any questions? Use #askpunk or I won’t see you!
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 27, 2020
One such fan asked CM Punk about any AEW superstars he liked and wanted to work with or feud with. The fan also suggested his personal choice to the straight edge Superstar.
If you had the opportunity to have a match in AEW who would you most like to wrestle/work a feud with? (personally I’d love to see you work with Omega – Best in the World v Best Bout Machine) #askpunk
— JoeLFC (@Joelfc91) August 27, 2020
‘The Best in the world’ replied to this fan, naming a few he would like to work with. The fan may have rejoiced reading Punk’s response and him having the same choice.
I think interesting people to work with would be Omega and the Bucks.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 27, 2020
CM Punk had almost signed with AEW
It is no secret now that AEW tries to sign every WWE superstar from the past or present. It is very well known that CM Punk was in talks with AEW and it didn’t go through.
On the Keepin’ It 100 interview, Konnan revealed one of the main reasons for CM Punk not joining AEW.
“I do remember when I was negotiating with AEW and they were telling me about him,” reveals Konnan. “They were telling me that he was asking for an astronomical amount of money, that they really wanted to work with him but he was.”
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“I mean if they want to do something with him and Jericho or him and Cody, I’m sure they could, you know what I’m saying,” explains Konnan. “But like I said from what they told me he was asking for way too much and that is a company that’s willing to spend so who knows what he was asking for.”
There is a lot more to this story of CM Punk not joining AEW. Check out the link below to get all the news about the deal failing between AEW and CM Punk.
Also Read: The Real Reason Why CM Punk Didn’t Join AEW
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CM Punk has said he wants to work with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks. Do you agree with Punk’s choice? Which AEW superstar would you want Punk to face? Let us know in the comments below.
