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AEW's internal roster issues seem to have no end at this stage, with tensions between The Elite and CM Punk reportedly still high. Jim Cornette recently commented on a report from Dave Meltzer about the ongoing conflict and speculated that Punk will eventually leave the promotion.
In speaking about how Punk and FTR have handled the situation recently, Meltzer commented on the possibility that they were trying to drive The Elite out of the promotion. This came off of reports that Punk is on his way back into AEW, and Cornette doesn't believe these claims are realistic at all.
Speaking during the latest Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru, the veteran manager laughed off the aforementioned idea and boldly guaranteed Punk's AEW exit.
"They think Punk’s trying to drive them out of the company? I guarantee you, CM Punk does not want to become an executive in that company for the rest of his life, he probably wants to wrestle another year, year-and-a-half, and get away from these f**king nutty people one time." [15:10 onward]
While his issues with The Elite seem to be unresolved, according to recent reports, Chris Jericho is willing to work with CM Punk, and the two could likely begin a feud upon the former star's return.
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Jim Cornette also believes that CM Punk has no intention of becoming an AEW EVP
WWE legend Booker T recently gave his take on all the drama and claimed that Tony Khan ultimately needs Punk to make a success of the upcoming All In pay-per-view.
Continuing on the same episode, Cornette pointed out that The Second City Saint is likely far more concerned with his dog Larry than The Bucks' position in All Elite Wrestling.
"So Punk wants to wrestle and get the f**k out and go home [to] play with Larry, these weasels want to be there for the rest of their lives to sap Tony Khan of his f**king funds, so I don’t see why he’s – maybe run them out of the eye of the public?" [15:37 onward]
The veteran closed off his argument by expressing that he doesn't see CM Punk becoming an Executive Vice President. At the star's age, he'll likely move to a backstage role sooner rather than later, but could he surprise fans and take up this role in WWE instead of AEW?
If you use quotes from this article, please credit Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru and give a H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.
