The main event of AEW Dynamite in Greensboro featured Sting competing in a match after a long time. Sting teamed up with Darby Allin and CM Punk. The trio took on MJF and the FTR in a heated clash. As Sting is an absolute legend in the pro wrestling industry, the crowd was eager to see ‘The Icon’ in action once again.
Sting also received a great tribute from CM Punk himself. In an incredible gesture, Punk changed his look and put on the Surfer Sting face paint. Well, this gesture impressed not only the fans but also the WWE legend, Ric Flair.
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Ric Flair took to Twitter to talk about the gesture shown by CM Punk during the main event in Greensboro. First, Flair mentioned that CM Punk paying homage to Sting in Greensboro was awesome. ‘The Nature Boy’ later praised Punk for honoring Sting.
.@CMPunk Paying Homage To @Sting In Greensboro Is SO AWESOME! So Much Respect To @CMPunk For Honoring A Real Legend! #AEWDynamite
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) December 23, 2021
Coming to the match, CM Punk, Sting, and Darby Allin picked up the win against MJF and the FTR.
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Can the AEW fans witness an MJF vs CM Punk match?
CM Punk is one of the greatest wrestlers to step foot inside the squared circle. Going toe-to-toe with him is not easy. However, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, better known as MJF, is trying to get the better of Punk. The two AEW superstars have been involved in a heated feud recently.
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They even indirectly referred to WWE Superstars to fire shots at each other. Last month, in a segment, MJF told Punk that he has always been the second-best throughout his career, whether it was to the “You can’t see me Man” (John Cena) or the “King of Kings” (Triple H).
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Later, in the segment, Punk fired shots at ‘The Salt of the Earth’. CM Punk claimed that the only way MJF is going to be number one is if they all wait long enough for
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This looked like an indirect reference to Triple H and his marriage with the daughter of the WWE chairman, Vince McMahon. As this rivalry is getting interesting, AEW may book a match between MJF and Punk.