CM Punk is one of the biggest names in the pro wrestling industry. Punk established himself as a global superstar after delivering many intense battles in WWE. However, he made his debut in AEW in 2021 after leaving WWE.
Additionally, his arrival at AEW drew a lot of interest from the pro wrestling community. Fans were overjoyed to see CM Punk return to the ring. Moreover, CM Punk vs. “Hangman” Adam Page was the most awaited bout of the pay-per-view event.
The Summer of Punk has officially begun 😤 @CMPunk is your AEW World Champion #ANDNEW #AEWDoN pic.twitter.com/4e294kbwzl
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) May 30, 2022
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The bout between Punk and Hangman was probably one of the greatest at the PPV event. He stunned the world by winning the main event match and securing the world title for the first time since 2013.
Besides, Punk dominated the match right from the start, delivering a Suplex. Also, Page’s unintentional injury to his own leg was the match’s game-changer. ‘The Voice of the Voiceless’ successfully delivered the Go To Sleep and earned a commendable triumph. And he was emotional as he lifted his AEW belt for the first time, bringing the night to an end.
The triumph of CM Punk in the AEW championship has elicited mixed reactions from fans
One of Punk’s admirers stated he was beyond happy when Punk won the world title after 2013, and that he feels it was only the beginning of his dominance.
What a time to be a CM Punk fan rn. I’m so beyond happy that this is a thing for him. When he thought he was done all those years ago he was just beginning😭 pic.twitter.com/po8GI39DDV
— Nay (@RealHailStorm) May 30, 2022
When CM Punk won the WWE Championship in 2011, one fan stated he was a kid. However, the fact that he won his first AEW title brought back a lot of memories for him.
Back in 2011, watched @CMPunk winning #WWE title as a kid
Now in 2022 watched Punk becoming #AEW World Champion as an adult
Naustalgia hit on a different level#AewDoubleorNothing2022 #CMPunk #AEWDynamite #AEWDoN #OwenHart— Tushar Sharma (@iamtushar_24) May 30, 2022
Despite not being a fan of CM Punk, one Twitter user expressed his appreciation to AEW for putting the belt on him. It will also help the company achieve prominence, he added.
Im not a Cm punk fan. But glad #aew put the belt on him. Their company needs that notoriety. And idc what Tony says @EBischoff was correct. Well still is.
— Drewcifer (@Markofthebelts) May 30, 2022
Punk’s reaction after winning his first championship against Hangman wowed one fan.
The complex emotions on the face of @CMPunk at #AEWDoN tells an incredible story at the end of the match. Relief, validation, love…it’s all there.
— Immature Wrestling Fan (@FanImmature) May 30, 2022
As a contrast, in response to AEW’s tweet, one wrestling fan said, “Adam Page waited for 2 years to earn the AEW championship. Punk came by August, skipped the line, and took the Championship. Punk remember what you said to Cena before, “You have become what you hate”.
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Adam Page waited for 2 years to earn the AEW championship. Punk came by August, skipped the line, and took the Championship. Punk remember what you said to Cena before, "You have become what you hate"
— John Edward M. Cabling (@EdWired_Daily) May 30, 2022
Following CM Punk’s AEW Championship victory at the age of 43, on Twitter, wrestling fans flooded Twitter with their reactions. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how will AEW push him in the future.
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