6 Things AEW subtly told us on Rampage: World title shot delayed for 4-time WWE Champion, Clever reason why CM Punk isn't getting a huge push

CM Punk on AEW Rampage; Bobby Fish on the Buy-In edition
CM Punk on AEW Rampage; Bobby Fish on the Buy-In edition

#5. CM Punk has his best match yet in AEW, which makes one thing clear

CM Punk had his fourth match in AEW this week on Rampage. Matt Sydal was his latest opponent - and perhaps best one. Darby Allin is undoubtedly a bigger name from an All Elite Wrestling perspective, but Sydal gave Punk the best match of his AEW career so far.

The match was set up when Lio Rush offered to make the bout for Matt Sydal. It was yet another match and yet another win for CM Punk - who is looking better every match he has.

The decision not to push Punk heavily from the get-go seems to be a mutual one between him and the company. He admitted that he doesn't want to jump right into the World title scene. This is simply a clever way of introducing him back into pro wrestling while slowly pushing him.


#4. Bobby Fish gets a good start, but what's his ceiling in AEW?

44-year-old Bobby Fish is All Elite and he had his second match with the promotion on Rampage Buy-In. This time, he faced the young Lee Moriarty - one of the up-and-coming stars of the pro wrestling world.

It was a good match because it got Moriarty some airtime, while also giving Fish his first victory in Tony Khan's promotion. Fish will be a helpful star for the company, but it's hard to imagine him having a high ceiling.

Despite his loss, Lee Moriarty could be the bigger star in the future.

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