4 Reasons why it makes sense for CM Punk to join AEW right now

There have been hints of CM Punk joining AEW for their next show in a month. Though there have been detractors for the same with many of them claiming it would be highly unlikely for Punk to feature on AEW but, similar undertones were there when it came to Dean Ambrose as well.

It's been a long time since Punk stepped away from the wrestling stage of WWE, leaving in a pretty disgruntled manner because of the way he was treated by WWE. In the meantime, he has tried MMA (and failed miserably) but other than that his appearances have been rare.

With many of the other top stars getting linked with AEW, let's have a look at why it makes sense for CM Punk to sign the dotted line with AEW.

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#1 He'll be one of the top guys

CM Punk would easily be one of the top stars of at AEW

AEW is still in infancy. The roles taken up by many right now will be according to their reputation and popularity. You'll see stars like Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley and Cody Rhodes take up places at the top of the card by leveraging their standing in the wrestling world. CM Punk, to his credit, is a legitimate Superstar and a main eventer that shook the foundations of WWE in his previous stint with them.

If he makes an entry now he'll be put in the same bracket as the other top guys. But, if he waits and lets things play out we might see him having to enter later and then slowly working his way to the top which might not be the most desirable option. He can be one of the founding members of something that could turn out to be amazing and mint the success with it. If he doesn't do that and AEW already establishes itself it could be a tougher road for him to make it then.

#2 It would be a big Payday for him

CM Punk could end up bagging a lucrative deal with AEW

One thing that works for AEW is the foundation that it is getting built on. It's not an unreliable brand that would have to scrap for money and infrastructure. The company is not cash strapped by any means and is willing to pay the big bucks for the right talent. Right now, AEW would view CM Punk as the right talent for them and would be willing to put the money out for him.

Punk, on the other hand, hasn't had much in terms of a big payday ever since he left WWE so this is something that he would not be looking to miss out on. To add to that, the possibility of becoming a relevant figure in the market again would lead to endorsements and further financial deals. After being away from the public eye for so long, signing with AEW could give Punk a financial boost.

#3 He'll have his say in how he wants to shape his character

CM Punk wasn't happy with the way his character developed in WWE

One of the biggest issues that not even Punk but every pro wrestler has had with WWE has been the total control that Vince McMahon exercises on their characters. There's not much in terms of creative freedom in WWE. When Punk got disgruntled and decided to leave the organization, this was one of the biggest issues for him.

The same was the case with Jon Moxley who decided to leave WWE even if that meant giving up on wrestling. At least until now, AEW has projected itself as a brand that is willing to give the wrestlers freedom in terms of creativity. We've already seen it pay dividends with Dean Ambrose. Dean Ambrose's metamorphosis to Jon Moxley could be the biggest attraction for Punk if he's thinking about joining the AEW.

#4 He doesn't have age on his side

At 41, CM Punk is not getting any younger

Let's get one thing straight. A pro wrestler has a limited shelf life in this business. There can be a certain amount of time until you're able to do these things and then you'll have to stop as the performance just falls off the cliff. CM Punk at the age of 41 doesn't have that many years where he can carry on doing something like this at a high level.

We've seen this with too many wrestlers. How much of a toll it takes on their body and how low the quality of their matches fall to after a point. At this point of time, Punk is still fit, still in shape and can perform at a high level. But with not many years left in the kitty, he could be looking to make the most of this when he can and earn the cash that secures him for a lifetime.