AEW wrestler told CM Punk he was a cancer to AEW after Brawl Out
Added 2022-10-28 05:33:01 +0000 UTCWith The Elite set to return, we've learned more about the situation surrounding Brawl Out.
We've heard about some of the names that were around during the brawl who were suspended as they were physically involved, but there were also several that approached shortly thereafter. One of those was Chris Jericho, who was heavily lauded by those we spoke to for his resolve and demeanor stepping up during the scrum right after the incident took place.
Fightful Select was told by numerous sources that Chris Jericho approached CM Punk, unhappy about the Brawl Out fight as well as the nature of the scrum that had just taken place. Jericho told CM Punk that he was a cancer to the locker room, and a detriment to the company. Those we've spoken to didn't recount CM Punk's reply verbatim, but said that he effectively told Jericho it wasn't his business and needed to leave.
Shortly after, Jericho stepped up to appear at the scrum. He also helped lead a talent meeting in the days that followed, and was signed to a significant extension that saw his responsibilities expanded along the way.
Fightful reached out to Chris Jericho and AEW for this story, but didn't hear back, some close to CM Punk did confirm the interaction took place.
Comments
Name me someone who has been better off AFTER working with Jericho? The only one you can maybe make a case for is Sammy. His AEW run has been embarrassing. And now, if he truly has more power, that company is in even bigger trouble creatively. Just one middle aged fan’s opinion. Trust me, I’ve been watching this stupid shit a long time
2022-10-29 23:44:25 +0000 UTCexplain? Sure you might not find his recent work entertaining but a cancer? You're just disrespectful.
2022-10-29 22:57:49 +0000 UTCYou’re right, it was truthful
2022-10-29 16:33:31 +0000 UTCYou did say anything that was close to truthful
Anthony M
2022-10-29 14:09:50 +0000 UTCTake off the tin foil hat dude, you’re taking crazy
Anthony M
2022-10-29 14:09:24 +0000 UTCNothing embarrassing about the truth
2022-10-28 22:20:39 +0000 UTCEveryone says he’s an asset, but you know better
2022-10-28 22:00:30 +0000 UTCYou should feel embarrassed
2022-10-28 22:00:09 +0000 UTCJericho calling anyone else toxic is a peak comedy.
Keith
2022-10-28 19:05:34 +0000 UTCI'm just glad that Jericho is being talked about in a good thing. Lol
NateF_81
2022-10-28 17:36:39 +0000 UTCPretty hilarious considering what a cancer Jericho is to their TV
2022-10-28 17:05:52 +0000 UTCI’m not taking issue with the reporting I’m just making conspiracy theories about Jericho’s motives because I do t think he’s such a saint and I don’t like him as a person.
Cody
2022-10-28 16:19:55 +0000 UTCoh brother.
Fightful Select
2022-10-28 16:04:22 +0000 UTCIt’s almost like Chris stood to gain something from Punk leaving the company…
Cody
2022-10-28 15:48:46 +0000 UTCY2 motherfucking J.
BagOfGroceries
2022-10-28 14:03:56 +0000 UTCNo surprise there, but those who think Punk would return to WWE are just not thinking straight. Just as WWE is improving PR since July.
AKIRO
2022-10-28 08:31:13 +0000 UTCNo lies were told.
John Horton
2022-10-28 08:11:52 +0000 UTCThe most believable story I've heard from the whole situation. After that not so subtle tweet that Jericho 'liked' on twitter this week especially, i can 100% believe this encounter took place
2022-10-28 07:54:21 +0000 UTCOh the irony of Punk telling him it’s not his business. If memory serves correct, wasn’t part of Punk’s beef that some of the younger guys “wouldn’t listen”? Jericho easily has at least a decade more experience under his belt and from what I’ve read and heard, doesn’t have to go around telling people he’s a locker room leader. When it comes to wrestling, understanding the dynamics of a locker room and being a leader, I’d take one Chris Jericho over a hundred CM Punks any day.
Alice Hoffman
2022-10-28 07:35:40 +0000 UTCFolks... where's the lie?
StairwellJam
2022-10-28 06:33:43 +0000 UTCWhile I'm not a fan of his on-screen presentation, Jericho has been a true leader for AEW since Brawl Out, and the company is lucky to have that guy in their building
Brady Lamb
2022-10-28 06:33:09 +0000 UTCGood Job Chris
jim hogan
2022-10-28 06:20:50 +0000 UTC
