CM Punk‘s return to WWE was equally enthralling and shocking. Though the WWE Universe hoped for his eventual return, doubt lingered in fans’ minds, given his controversial exit from the company in 2014. But putting their differences aside, ‘The Second City Saint’ and WWE have eventually joined hands.

When the world found out about his WWE return, everyone started talking about it, even superstars from his old promotion. Bryan Danielson was one of them. Speaking of the ‘American Dragon’, it was recently revealed that he was a key contributor to Punk’s exit from AEW. And when the fans found out about it, they were not very happy about it.

What did Bryan Danielson say that got CM Punk released from AEW?

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com made the revelation after Danielson’s cryptic tweet on Punk’s exit from AEW. According to the report published by Sapp, Bryan Danielson headed up the disciplinary committee that ultimately decided to terminate CM Punk from AEW.

The tweet that Danielson posted read, “My dad always told me, ‘The right thing is often the hardest thing to do.’ It won’t always make the most money. It won’t always be the most popular. But it’s still the right thing.” And this is exactly what he said at the disciplinary committee that eventually led to the release of Punk from AEW.

Has Bryan Danielson dug his own grave?

There is no doubt that Punk is a highly controversial superstar. But despite this still, millions of fans love him to death. This is why when they found out that Danielson had an enormous hand in getting ‘The Best in the World’ released from AEW, the wrestling legion couldn’t contain their anger and frustration, thus began trolling Danielson on X.

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Here are some top comments on what fans had to say about the ‘American Dragon’ after the shocking revelation.

One social media user expressed his bafflement at the decision.

This fan felt sorry that Bryan Danielson was receiving flak for his crucial decision to let Punk go.

Another social media user made a scathing remark by using Danielson’s moniker.

Danielson is also a fan favorite but after this incident, it appears as if people are turning on him. Only time will tell if this act will lead to people developing negative opinions about him. Until then let us know how you felt when you heard about this. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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