AEW Held Backstage Meeting About CM Punk Release Before Collision

AEW fired CM Punk, and there are a lot of questions around that subject. AEW talent also had their fair share of concerns, and the company addressed the situation before Collision went live this week.

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During Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez stated that AEW held a backstage meeting before Collision. Although details aren’t known about exactly what was said, the roster was notified and updated about the CM Punk situation before everything started.

“So, before the show, I don’t have a lot of details about what happened, but there was a meeting before the show, so Tony told everyone what happened.”

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AEW had to change a lot of things around when they fired CM Punk. You can click here for their planned main event match for All Out.

That investigation into CM Punk’s situation dove into a lot more than just his altercation with Jack Perry at All In London. In the end, the decision was made that it was best for the company that CM Punk receive his release. Punk was also released from multiple contracts.

We will keep a close eye on this story, right here at Ringside News. A lot of things could go down in the meantime, and we can’t wait to be there for you when that news breaks.

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