AEW has confirmed that CM Punk has parted ways with the promotion in an official statement on social media.
In a post to their X account, the company confirmed that they have terminated CM Punk’s employment agreements and he is no longer with the company, effective immediately.
The termination comes as a result of an internal investigation into the backstage incident between Punk and Jack Perry at AEW All In: London this past weekend. AEW’s Discipline Committee made the unanimous decision that Punk “be terminated with cause.”
As part of the statement, AEW President Tony Khan offered the following comments on Punk’s departure:
“Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions. The termination of his AEW contracts with cause is ultimately my decision, and mine alone. Of course, I wish I didn’t have to share the news, which may come as a disappoint to many of our fans.
Nevertheless, I am making the decision in the best interests of the many amazing people who make AEW possible every week – our talent, staff, venue operators and many others whose efforts are unsung but essential to bringing our fans great shows on television and at arena and stadium throughout the world.”
In recent news, Jack Perry has been ruled out as the person behind AEW’s Devil.
CM Punk Fired
The two-time AEW World Champion made his final appearance for the promotion at All In where he successfully defended his ‘Real’ AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe. Following the bout, he and Perry were reportedly suspended due to their altercation.
Inside The Ropes will bring you more details on this story as it develops.
Statement from All Elite Wrestling and Tony Khan pic.twitter.com/3MtW6MkGDf
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 2, 2023
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has taken to Twitter to praise Tony Khan for firing CM Punk, noting that although it was a hard call, it was the right one.
In recent news, Sports Illustrated has reported that CM Punk is expected to issue a response to his recent AEW firing.
In November 2023, it was reported that Chief Legal Officer Megha Parekh had no involvement in the incidents and subsequent disciplinaries associated with Punk at All In. Furthermore, it is being stated that the AEW Executive has taken a less focused approach to her role.