CM Punk seemingly takes a shot at AEW: “The business is built on trust”

Former WWE and AEW World Champion CM Punk seemingly fired subtle shots at the Tony Khan-led promotion recently. The Second City Saint also opened up about working with people he doesn't like.

CM Punk had a memorable run in AEW from 2021 until his termination from the company in 2023 after a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In. He also had alleged problems with The Elite members that led to the infamous brawl-out incident after his meltdown at the post-All Out 2022 Media Scrum.

Speaking on ESPN's Pardon My Take, Punk reflected on working with the guys that he doesn't like.

The Second City Saint also mentioned trust and being double-crossed, possibly citing his feud with AEW's "Hangman" Adam Page, who allegedly went off script during one of their promo segments.

“If you’re a true professional, you don’t have to even remotely like the guy you work with. The business is built on trust. If somebody is going to try and double-cross me, that’s a whole different problem, but I work with professionals who aren’t going to do that because I think they do realize if they do that, there’s going to be some sort of a problem. I’m not going out to dinner with these guys. Some of them don’t like me. Some of them I don’t care for. That’s the magic, and the line we get to weave in and out,” Punk said. [H/T: WrestlePurists on X]

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CM Punk is set for a blockbuster match at WWE Wrestlepalooza

CM Punk has been in a feud with Seth Rollins for over a year. At the Clash in Paris Premium Live Event last month, Becky Lynch also joined Rollins in his battle against the former AEW star, costing Punk a potential World Heavyweight Championship victory.

To even the odds stacked against her husband, AJ Lee returned to the company after over a decade, a few weeks ago on SmackDown, to deal with Becky. This Saturday at Wrestlepalooza, Punk will team up with Lee to take on the team of Seth and Becky in a Mixed Tag Team encounter.

It will be interesting to see what transpires in the blockbuster tag team contest this Saturday.