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Welcome back to another exciting edition of the AEW News Roundup, where we bring you the biggest news stories coming from the world of All Elite Wrestling.
We'll begin today's stacked article with WWE Hall of Famer, who has shown concern over CM Punk returning to professional wrestling after years. The AEW star has proposed to her girlfriend at an indie event.
Lance Archer has explained his decision to leave NJPW and join Tony Khan's promotion. The Mexican legend revealed the reaction of Tony Khan when he asked him about rumors of Daniel Bryan joining his company.
AEW star has now revealed why he impersonated Triple H's entrance at Double or Nothing in 2019.
That said, let's now get started with the latest AEW News Roundup.
#5 WWE Hall of Famer gives his verdict on CM Punk possibly joining AEW
WWE legend Booker T has expressed his concerns regarding CM Punk possibly returning to professional wrestling after almost seven years.
Die-hard wrestling fans have been buzzing over social media ever since the news surfaced regarding CM Punk negotiating to make a comeback to the wrestling business, with AEW as his most preferable choice. The given rumors started making sense when Living Colour followed AEW on both Twitter and Instagram.
Some people must not be aware that Living Colour’s Cult of Personality was the theme song of CM Punk in WWE and UFC. The mere information has sparked discussions among the wrestling section of the world.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has also commented on the same. Appearing on a recent episode of The Hall of Fame Podcast, Booker T stated that Punk hasn't stepped inside the wrestling ring in over seven years, which could come as a barricade for him to adapt to the current atmosphere. The WWE legend also added that CM Punk should join the promotion that values his credibility:
“That’s where I come from with the CM Punk thing, can he go out there and still do it? Yes, but has the game changed tremendously in the last 7 years? Yes, I think so. I think the best place for CM Punk is the place that wants him," Booker said. "The place that wants him the most. I’m serious, that’s the way I look at that thing right there. CM Punk has been away from the WWE for quite some time, he didn’t leave on the greatest of terms or anything like that. Will he be welcomed back if he were to come back? I’m sure but is AEW a softer landing spot, maybe something new and a fresh start? Perhaps yeah. I think the place that wants him the most is the place where CM Punk needs to be"
The ongoing heavy discussion about CM Punk suggests that fans will finally see the former WWE superstar step foot inside the squared circle again.
#4 AEW star Nick Comoroto proposes to her girlfriend at MCW event
AEW star and member of The Factory Nick Comoroto recently grabbed headlines as he proposed to her girlfriend, Becky, at an MCW wrestling event.
This was the first show that took place in seventeen months. Nick Comoroto's stunning appearance made the event more special. The AEW star came out in the ring to call his girlfriend Becky, who works as a referee at the MCW promotion. Comoroto delivered a short yet passionate speech about his journey in which his girlfriend stood by his side in every dire circumstance.
He then ended his speech by asking her to marry him, to which his girlfriend replied with yes:
“When I was poor, she was there. When I had money, she was there. Then, when Covid his and I lost my job, she was there to pick up the pieces and bring me back here.” Nick Comoroto said, talking about his life with Ref Becky. “Becky is the sweetest, most caring person you will ever meet in your life.”
Nick Comoroto may not have many significant moments in his wrestling career as of yet, but this one will be the most memorable one, which both couples will cherish thinking about every time.
#3 Lance Archer reveals why he chose AEW over NJPW
AEW star and current IWGP United States champion Lance Archer recently revealed the reason behind leaving NJPW.
Lance Archer has become one of the company's rising stars this year. He has been legitimately treated as the monster in the ring. Although he's yet to showcase his full potential, fans have already witnessed his in-ring capability.
Lance Archer also has the services of legendary Jake Roberts, who acts as his on-screen manager and has proved to be a lethal talking weapon for the Murderhawk Monster. But before he joined AEW, Archer had yielded immense success in NJPW. But he left the company in 2020 to shake hands with Tony Khan.
Speaking on a recent episode of AEW's Unrestricted, Lance Archer explained the reason behind leaving NJPW. He stated that it was a difficult decision to leave a company where he spent almost a decade. At the same time, he acknowledged that AEW is on the verge of changing the landscape in the wrestling business which prompted him to make the decision:
"There were a lot of pros and cons, and it took a bit for me to weigh all the goods and bads as far as making that decision,” Archer recalled. “A place I’d been in for nearly nine years, a lot of friends and people that had kind of become family over in Japan, and then the opportunity that All Elite Wrestling was providing, All Elite Wrestling was changing the professional wrestling world."
Lance Archer recently defeated Jon Moxley to capture the IWGP U.S. Championship for the second time in his career. He will now defend his title against the Bullet Club member Hikuleo next week at the Fight For The Fallen episode of AEW Dynamite.
#2 Konnan reveals the reaction of Tony Khan when he asked about Daniel Bryan signing with AEW
Konnan recently revealed his conversation with AEW president Tony Khan regarding the potential signing of Daniel Bryan.
Apart from CM Punk, Daniel Bryan is also set to snub WWE and join AEW. There have been many credible reports that have surfaced regarding his contract details with the company.
The company may be planning to make Daniel Bryan's debut at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, which will host a special Dynamite episode. Fans have since gone crazy on social media, with the majority already making Bryan's list of dream opponents in the company.
WCW legend Konnan has now sparked rumors by revealing his conversation with Tony Khan. He stated that he asked the AEW president regarding the credibility of Daniel Bryan joining his company because he was planning to have the former WWE superstar wrestle on AAA. Konnan further added that Khan smiled when asked about Bryan appearing at the Chicago event:
I will tell you this because I did ask Tony Khan,” Konnan said. “The only reason I asked him is because I wanted to use Bryan Danielson in AAA. I was like, ‘Hey man, have you signed Bryan Danielson?’ He goes, ‘You know I can’t tell you that’ and then I looked at him and I go ‘bro, if that **** shows up in Chicago, that place is gonna melt’, and he just smiled. So I think he might have but he has not told me.” (H/T - WrestlingInc)
It remains to be seen whether Bryan will debut in Chicago or New York. Nevertheless, headlines will be made the day he becomes AEW bound.
#1 Cody Rhodes explains why he mocked Triple H at AEW Double or Nothing in 2019
AEW star Cody Rhodes recently turned back the clock to talk about impersonating Triple H's entrance during the Double or Nothing event in 2019.
WWE legend Triple H has made some memorable entrances at WrestleMania over the years, with him being dressed as a king and sitting on a throne being the unforgettable one.
During AEW's inaugural Double or Nothing event, Cody Rhodes impersonated the same entrance and hammered the throne to send a chilling message to Triple H. Fans in attendance acknowledged the jibe taken by the American Nightmare.
In an interview with Inside The Ropes, AEW star Cody Rhodes discussed numerous topics, most notably why he wanted to recreate the same entrance that Triple H used to make back in the day. Rhodes stated that hammering his throne was his way of sending a message to WWE that they're here to fight the global juggernaut. He added that the moment will always be his favorite and the fact that fans loved every inch of it:
"I wanted to go in and let them know I am willing to fight," said Rhodes. "I am willing to openly smash this iconic symbol, and what it stood for and stands for to some fans. Yeah, there’s so much to that moment. That may be my favourite moment. The match was one thing, but that was something that . . . I hear this a lot in wrestling school and it blows my mind. People will be like, “Well, the match . . .” They talk about matches with the sound off. “Like, well, it’s different with the sound off.”
Cody Rhodes stated that he would never regret doing this as everyone backstage that night knew he was going to pull this swerve to send a message on behalf of AEW.
