CM Punk is in Pittsburgh, the city that’s playing host to WWE’s Payback PLE on Labor Day weekend. No, we are not saying it, but social media platform X is currently buzzing with the suggestive report. The air is rife with rumors of Punk’s WWE return, facilitated by a declaration from AEW.
A few hours ago, AEW took to X to put out a press release stating the termination of Punk’s contract. The development comes after a week’s investigation following a backstage brawl at All In in London. That said, is Punk joining the WWE? Let’s find out.
Fans call out misleading tweet on CM Punk, media house corroborates
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That Punk was spotted in the Pennsylvanian city was reported by an X account, which said: “CM Punk is reportedly in Pittsburgh potentially for tonight’s show Payback”. The user attributed it to the reliable pro wrestling news outlet PW Insider.
CM Punk is reportedly in Pittsburgh potentially for tonight’s show Payback. No further word on if he’s just visiting or re-signing with WWE following his firing from AEW. CM Punk has reconciled with many WWE talents earlier but ultimately, his intentions aren’t known
– PWInsider pic.twitter.com/DHqi1YdXuh
— jesse (@RucasSurfboard) September 2, 2023
As soon as the tweet surfaced, it attracted comments from other users, including the outlet, who clearly denied reporting the same.
We did not report this. https://t.co/zXZIPU0kZt
— PWInsider.com (@PWInsidercom) September 2, 2023
The tweet also received a backlash from this user who launched an allegation against the tweet.
Liar
— Valodya Parfenoff (@ValParfenoff) September 2, 2023
One user said they reported it to the platform for misleading content.
Reported to X for misleading information. 🙂 https://t.co/geWMFjDLls
— Tyler Smith (@TylrJsphSmth) September 2, 2023
Another called it out as clickbait.
Click bait bullshit
— C-Money #WPS 🐗 (@hogginsince80) September 2, 2023
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This user wasn’t happy with the tweet and came down hard.
Just making shit up
— BillyBillyBills (@WankmanSkip) September 3, 2023
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So, what’s your take on the issue? Let us know in the comments.
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