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The wrestling world has reacted to a report from Dave Meltzer suggesting that it is still unclear when The Elite and CM Punk will return to AEW.
At the AEW All Out post media scrum, Punk's verbal tirade towards the All Elite's EVPs reportedly led to a backstage brawl between him, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and Ace Steel.
Reacting to a recent report from Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, fans had various reactions. Some suggested that The Elite should be the ones returning to the company, whereas some were in favor of Punk returning.
Check out the Twitter reactions:
Prior to The Elite's ongoing hiatus, Omega returned to the company to team up with The Young Bucks for the AEW World Trios Championship.
The former World Champion was sidelined for several months after dropping the title to Hangman Adam Page at Full Gear 2021.
Meanwhile, Punk won the AEW World Championship for the second time at this year's All Out pay-per-view by beating Jon Moxley in a highly awaited rematch.
Dave Meltzer recently suggested that The Elite and CM Punk want to return as soon as possible
According to a report from Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, CM Punk, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and Ace Steel are reportedly still being paid by AEW.
However, Meltzer believes that most of the absent stars are currently frustrated with their current status and want to return as soon as possible. Meltzer said:
"Regarding the situation with those suspended over the fight [CM Punk, Young Bucks, Ace Steel and Kenny Omega], none of the five have heard anything from AEW. All of the five are continuing to get paid, and when you figure the contracts for four of the five are well in excess of $1 million, the total weekly outlay for people who are not working is enormous. At least one person [not one of the five] who was there has not been interviewed and there may be others. Most are frustrated because they want to be back working at this point."
It remains to be seen when Punk, Omega, and the rest will return to the company and the plans AEW has in store for them.
