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"AEW isn't the same without him" - Fans call for Tony Khan to bring 2-time WWE Champion back into the fold

By Sam Palmer
Modified Mar 23, 2023 22:12 IST
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AEW fans on social media have reacted to rumors that a former WWE Champion is teasing a potential return to the company. Many of them want Tony Khan to bring him back.

The star in question is, of course, CM Punk. Despite not being on TV since September 2022, he is still one of the most talked about members of the All Elite Wrestling roster.

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One of the reasons behind the buzz is that fans don't know whether CM Punk is coming back to the company. But after a recent tease on Instagram, Dave Meltzer believes that Punk wants a second chance.

“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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With that in mind, several AEW fans have reacted to the news. Some are hopeful that after a very turbulent time, CM Punk will be happy in All Elite Wrestling again.

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@WrestlePurists Bring him back
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@WrestlePurists Bring him back Tony.
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@WrestlePurists bring him back 🏽
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@WrestlePurists He’s their biggest draw. He’s going to be back lol
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@WrestlePurists If Tony Khan has some iq left Punk will be back
If he doesn't Elite will resign with AEW lol
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I cant wait for him to be back 🥹 twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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come back my boyyyyyyyy twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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STOP PLAYING WITH ME PHILLIP twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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We are so back twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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If Punk is Willing To Apologize and Make Amends With Everyone (Which He Has Already Said He Wanted To Do From His Posts on Social Media), Then There is No Reason To Not Bring Him Back twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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I really hope he apologizes for his actions. twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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I’m here for it. Both parties had a hand in it but let’s do business twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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@TonyKhan Please bring back CM Punk! AEW isn’t the same without him. twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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I think Tony wants him back. twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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However, not every AEW fan is thrilled about the possibility of CM Punk coming back. Some fear that if he returns, The Elite might be on its way out of the company.

If him coming back to AEW means The Elite leave, WE DONT WANT HIM twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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Only if Punk agrees to work Dark: Elevation for at least 8 weeks first. twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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i’m cool with punk not coming back twitter.com/wrestlepurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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TK has to force him to apologize first(at least in private). twitter.com/WrestlePurists…
“What it says is that he wants back in (AEW). Which we’ve already known, other people have said that too, that he’s looking to get back in.

It’s up to Tony (Khan) and Tony’s gonna make a decision at some point”

- Dave Meltzer on CM Punk
(via WOR)
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@WrestlePurists Can’t wait for him to be Bret Hart-ed by Goldberg so he can finally be gone from wrestling permanently
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@WrestlePurists Why would he go back? They clearly dont want him there. They covered his face up on the production truck
@WrestlePurists 'I know I assaulted people and buried the company publicly, but my ego can't handle not being in the spotlight so bring me back plz'
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@WrestlePurists I wouldn’t let him back unless he apologized
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@WrestlePurists I think he should consider going back to the WWE. That way he can finally stay healthy and be put in his place by Triple H.
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@WrestlePurists Papa H was right all along
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@WrestlePurists He’ll be back. Can he act his age is the million dollar question.
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@nebalasi @WrestlePurists Let me correct your tweet.... Can the EVP's act their age is the question.
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@WrestlePurists After DON and forbidden door. No need to bring him back and take away from those 2 shows.
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@WrestlePurists That’s not how I read it at all. To me Punk was making a passive aggressive shot at Tony Khan and how weak he is.
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The former AEW World Champion was recently spotted at a major wrestling event in California

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Just because he is seemingly at odds with one wrestling company (or many depending on who you ask), doesn't mean CM Punk has lost the passion to get back in the ring.

In fact, Punk has been getting a taste of live wrestling again. He was in attendance for the recent Battle in the Valley event hosted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

CM Punk is in San Jose to attend the NJPW Battle in the Valley show!
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Punk was seen in the audience with Lars Frederiksen, the rhythm guitarist for the punk rock band Rancid. During the show, Eddie Kingston banished Jay White from NJPW, Mercedes Moné won her first IWGP Women's Championship, and Kazuchika Okada defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Do you think CM Punk will go back to All Elite Wrestling? Let us know in the comments section below.

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