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And so it happened – Jon Moxley, aka Dean Ambrose, made his appearance at AEW’s Double Or Nothing PPV. The signs were all there as Moxley somewhat indirectly, through his Twitter video, pointed towards an appearance at the show.
The response from the crowd when Moxley came through them to confront everyone in the ring – even the referee – was a testament to the fact that the fans love him and will now follow AEW more keenly.
This might have been something that the McMahons feared but there is nothing they can do about it now. Another thing to be worried about is CM Punk. The former leader of the Nexus is perhaps the most talked about retired wrestler in the world right now.
Even so many years after leaving the company, fans chant his name in WWE arenas, which goes on to show that they haven’t moved on from him yet. As a result, here are 5 reasons why the Straight Edge Superstar should sign for AEW…
#5 He will be treated better
Punk’s departure from the WWE is one of the most controversial sagas in sports entertainment. The former WWE Champion was actually fired on the day of his wedding with AJ Lee, causing some bad blood between the two entities.
In Colt Cabana’s podcast, Punk went into details on how the company treated him. In short, he didn’t have many good things to say about Vince McMahon’s company.
However, should he join AEW, he will be treated the way he should be – like a star and the face of the company. Indeed, CM Punk was reportedly the first choice of Tony Khan for AEW – even before the Young Bucks or the legendary Chris Jericho.
It just goes to show that AEW want him and will give him the respect that he deserves.
#4 Fans want him back
It is not just AEW and Tony Khan that want him – it is the fans, too. CM Punk’s journey from being one of the most hated heels (during his feud with then fan favorite Jeff Hardy) to becoming one of the most loved faces in the company is nothing but inspirational.
There was always an aura with Punk. The most difficult – and important – thing for any Superstar is to connect with the fans naturally. This is a gift that very few people have.
And Punk is one of them.
When he is a babyface, he is cheered (2006 Survivor Series) and when he is the bad guy, he is incessantly booed. The ease with which he controls the crowd makes him a huge asset, which is why fans want him back and continue chanting his name in the arenas even now.
Just imagine the pop he would get if he comes to AEW.
#3 Great financial package
Tony Khan is a billionaire and, as a result, has the ability to pay a lot of money to wrestlers who are signed to AEW. In the case of Jon Moxley, AEW have confirmed that they have signed him in a multi-year deal.
Indeed, Tony Khan was ecstatic with the acquisition, saying:
“There was no better way to conclude an evening of new beginnings than with the introduction of the best free agent wrestler in the world. The chaotic scene that unfolded in the closing moments of Double or Nothing was emblematic of the unpredictability and explosiveness that Jon Moxley will bring to AEW. We’re very proud that Jon has signed a multi-year contract, and he is officially on the All Elite Wrestling roster!”
It had earlier been reported that the former member of the Shield was offered $6 million-a-year by AEW and it seems like he has taken it.
In the case of Punk, Tony Khan won’t leave any stones unturned and would provide him with the best financial package and while money might not be Punk’s biggest priority, it certainly is an important factor.
#2 Elevates AEW status
AEW have a superb roster with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Young Bucks, Adam Page, Kenny Omega and so on being in the company. The biggest jewel in the crown, however, has to be Chris Jericho, who has brought a lot of limelight to the company.
It could be argued that Jon Moxley’s arrival, too, has made as big an impact as Jericho as he has only just left WWE and his fans will now follow the product of AEW because of the Lunatic Fringe.
However, as big as the aforementioned Superstars are, none are perhaps as popular as CM Punk in the world of pro-wrestling. Punk left WWE at a time when he was at the peak of his powers, which means that he left while he was hot.
If he is to come to AEW, the star-power and the fan following that he has would automatically lift the status of AEW in the world of wrestling and that is…
#1 Best for wrestling
Let’s be honest here: WWE might be making a lot of money right now but the product that they are putting out is often subpar and leaves the fans with a bad taste in the mouth.
Almost every long-time wrestling fan acknowledge the fact that the Attitude Era was the best time in the WWE as the company had some of the best storyline feuds at the time.
So why were they so good at the time? One word: Competition. WCW and WWE/F had Monday Night Wars between each other that kept both the companies on their toes. Both knew that a little slip-up could result in losing the war. Since WCW faded to dust, WWE have had a free reign and once that happens, things start to be taken for granted.
If Punk joins AEW, the product would be stronger in their war with WWE, which would mean that there would be competition – and that would be the best thing to happen in the world of pro-wrestling.
