AEW made its debut with a bang in 2019 and the wrestling world was glad for an alternative to WWE. Tony Khan’s company has managed to gain a lot of hardcore fans and also had several successful PPVs. However, a recent comparison shows AEW might not be heading in the ideal direction. Surprisingly, fans are blaming CM Punk’s backstage brawl at the point where this started.
Thank you to everyone who watched #AEWRevolution tonight, either here live in San Francisco, or on ppv!
I thought that tonight's Revolution 2023 was one of the greatest shows in AEW history.
If you didn't see it yet, you can still find out for yourself!https://t.co/k1RKsSFmLd
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 6, 2023
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Despite having some of the best matches at AEW Revolution PPV, Khan might have to up his game when it comes to fan interest. A recent comparison with WWE’s Elimination Chamber shows worrying numbers for AEW.
Shocking results of comparisons between WWE Elimination Chamber and AEW Revolution
Elimination Chamber turned out to be one of the most successful PLEs for WWE in recent months. With the event held in Canada and Sami Zayn‘s main eventing the show, WWE made wonders with the PLE.
On the other hand, Revolution happened earlier this week on Sunday. MJF and Bryan Danielson headlined the show in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the AEW World Title. The match got widespread praise from the fans, yet it seems AEW wasn’t able to capitalize on the fan fare.
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As per WrestleTalk‘s report, Dave Meltzer recently shared the results of the comparisons of Google searches between both the shows on his Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He wrote, “This show (Revolution) did 50,000 searches and was No. 12 for the day in the U.S.”
Meltzer added, “That compares to 500,000 that WWE did for Elimination Chamber, and AEW had frequently since 2021 beaten WWE in Google searches for PPVs in the same few-week period, even to the point that the 2021 All Out beat WWE’s SummerSlam.”
A comparison between fan interest in #AEW Revolution and #WWE Elimination Chamber has revealed a shocking statistic:https://t.co/NkbXjhlxyn
— WrestleTalk News (@WrestleTalk_TV) March 10, 2023
This is worrisome news for AEW as the fans are the crux of any wrestling show going around. There have been times AEW has defeated WWE when it comes to trending on Google and being in the eye of the general audience, but the scenes have reversed since the CM Punk and The Elite debacle last year.
Wrestling fans claim CM Punk’s departure as the reason for AEW’s dismal numbers
CM Punk’s professional wrestling return was celebrated as a festival by wrestling fans. After a long seven-year wait, many thought Punk will take AEW to the next level. Things kicked off well, but there was an unfortunate halt to his AEW career due to the events of the All Out PPV backstage brawl.
CM Punk’s absence could be a major factor in declining AEW interest.
I stopped watching after cm punks debut. It has lost all hype & will be the new impact in a few years unless hhh loses power & Vince cuts a huge load again to make the Wwe sell better with less expenses thrown out or hhh does it & can’t lose ppl like tozawa & Reggie for that.
— KenDoll88 (@bharmon0504) March 10, 2023
I was out after punk. He had moments but it was almost WCW with Bret Hart. They had the world and didn’t know how to book it
— Hancocks New Variant (@mustseeaudio) March 10, 2023
Stopped watching after they got rid of punk
— GOATZONLY (@GOATZNLY) March 10, 2023
A couple of CM Punk fans who want to see the ‘Best in the World’ back in AEW.
I stopped after Punk left bring ‘em back…..
— S❌ooth Neal (@smoothneal7) March 10, 2023
Only watched it when Punk made comeback in Chicago https://t.co/TYbofWTN1R
— Paul Page (@PaulPag69834535) March 11, 2023
Other reasons stated by the fans for not being interested in Tony Khan’s wrestling company’s product.
after a year and a half of good times, i am officially withdrawing myself from AEW fandom, as i have not truly enjoyed the product since cm punk left. i will not be apart of the sinking ship anymore and prefer to go out on my own terms.
— ev (@EvAtNight) March 2, 2023
not a coincidence that aew got better after cm punk arrived and worse after cm punk left
— Arab Money 🛩 (@jjLeakee__) February 27, 2023
THANK YOU ERIC!!! CM Punk is mad average AT BEST! He had one memorable promo and the internet thought he was KING!!! He came to AEW and changed nothing….. AS….I….PREDICTED!!!! https://t.co/TdWwAkFwjD
— Marcus (@MarcusJBarnett) March 10, 2023
Another shot at CM Punk!
cody too humble so of course he wont say he was the MAIN REASON but he clearly was. Tony said MANY people played a part yea, including jericho and omega and even said cm punk was like the person he wanted to build AEW around, tho punk was a failure lol.
— TheSurge (@GuruOfAllThings) March 10, 2023
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Remember when AEW was this good… and then they decided to make it the CM Punk show 😑 https://t.co/OhMBvE2Igz
— Filho de Guilherme (@thedestroyerrr) March 11, 2023
The hardcore AEW fans are still of the view that Punk will return to the company and have a great second run. As per rumors the two-time AEW World Champion is out due to an injury and can return anytime soon.
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