“Hangman was ALWAYS right”- WWE’s recent announcement about CM Punk causes major outrage among fans

WWE recently announced a major title match involving CM Punk. However, the announcement has sparked intense backlash online from fans.

Following this week's RAW, the promotion officially confirmed that John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk at Night of Champions 2025, which is set to take place on June 28 in Saudi Arabia. This marks Punk's first scheduled appearance in the Middle East after criticizing the company for its Saudi shows.

Following the announcement, fans erupted on X/Twitter, accusing Punk of being a hypocrite due to his previous stance against WWE's involvement in the country. Many of these posts also mentioned how AEW star Hangman Page was right about The Second City Saint.

"Hangman was ALWAYS right," said one fan

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Screenshots of Fans criticizing CM Punk on X/Twitter (Photo credit: X)

The referencing of Hangman Page is due to his infamous promo during the lead-up to Double or Nothing 2022, where Punk and Hangman were scheduled to face off for the AEW World Championship.

In the promo, Hangman reportedly went off-script and warned viewers about Punk. The World Wrestling Entertainment star allegedly took offense to the promo, and it later contributed to his eventual exit from Tony Khan's promotion.

While Punk recently clarified on Instagram that he never hated going to Saudi Arabia, the backlash has continued online.

A major AEW show's cancellation was linked to WWE star CM Punk

The Young Bucks' YouTube series, Being The Elite (BTE), was officially discontinued in late 2023, and recent reports suggest CM Punk may have played a part in its cancellation.

The AEW EVPs started BTE in 2016, which played a pivotal role in the launch of All Elite Wrestling in 2019. However, a month before its final episode, Dave Meltzer reported that CM Punk's legal team allegedly sent a notice to The Bucks regarding a possible violation of a non-disparagement clause.

Recently, Matthew Jackson revealed on his YouTube channel that discussions have been held about making BTE: The Movie.

Check out his comments here:

While speculation continues online, due to the legalities surrounding the matter, fans may never know for sure if Punk was the reason for the cancellation.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Jeevak Ambalgi