With recent news bringing a downer to AEW All In last week, fans have had their interests piqued by what seems to be a Roman Reigns tie-in in the title match. Just a few hours ago, CM Punk was confirmed as terminated from his contract with AEW. The announcement came as an investigation into Punk’s altercation with “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry was concluded.
Following the announcement, fans are viewing Punk’s last AEW match with Samoa Joe in a new light. In the title match for All In, Punk took on Joe for the Real World Championship, successfully defending his title. The fight was truly something to behold, especially against Punk’s history with Joe for the last 18 years in the indie circuit.
But the moment where Punk exited the ring has caused a stir amongst fans, thanks to its resemblance to The Tribal Chief.
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CM Punk teases Reigns connection after last AEW match
In a tweet from one fan, a picture of CM Punk was shared, with Punk’s hands raised with the index finger pointing upwards. The tweet was captioned “Punk’s final moment in AEW is acknowledging Roman Reigns.”
Punk's final moment in AEW is acknowledging Roman Reigns. pic.twitter.com/IW8OkvrwhE
— iBeast (@ibeastIess) September 2, 2023
The caption was referring to a possible connection with The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns as Punk’s action resembled The Head of The Table’s signature gesture. It is also the signature gesture of The Bloodline.
Fans were quick to catch on and some even found it to be hilarious. But a few fans started speculating on possible storylines between Punk and Reigns.
CM Punk’s final AEW moments make fans theorize on possible storylines
One fan posted the same clip with Reigns’ entrance theme “Head of the Table” playing in the background.
as he should pic.twitter.com/NHjuNUCw37
— heavenli (@dearlyreigns) September 2, 2023
Another fan acknowledged the final moment of CM Punk in AEW and felt it was quite a twist in the storyline. If it were to play out actually.
Punk's final moment in AEW being an acknowledgment of Roman Reigns? That's quite a twist in the storyline! The wrestling world is full of surprises. 😮
— Anak Buah Elon Musk (@unknownlimit1) September 2, 2023
Fans let their imagination run wild on the possibilities. One fan theorized whether Punk would be able to create one of the loudest pops in WrestleMania history if he managed to tie in with Reigns.
Imagine Wrestlemania 40 Cody and Roman Roman on the edge of victory over Cody CM Punk came out of nowhere and cost Roman his championship the pop of the century pic.twitter.com/poEua505fE
— Dark Doku (@dark_doku) September 2, 2023
Others, however, chose to believe that was Punk simply shouting out Reigns after his win over Joe.
thats because he knows who the goat is! pic.twitter.com/bXl60GwdKB
— victoria (@empireofmone) September 2, 2023
He knows who the real star is ☝️☝️☝️
— CH Gaming (@CHGaming316) September 2, 2023
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Some hardcore Punk fans refused to believe the connection, however, stating that the gesture was Punk’s way before it was Reigns’.
That was Punk’s pose wayyyyy before your boy ever had it. Punk was doing this when your boy was Leakee down in FCW
— Kennedy Goodman (@PinnacleEnder) September 2, 2023
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Looking at Punk’s clashes with WWE and AEW, it is highly unlikely. But Punk’s gesture did allow for one thing. Fans to begin fantasy booking on how Punk will make a comeback if he ever does.
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