AEW is doing everything possible to keep CM Punk happy.
CM Punk’s position in AEW came into sharp focus once more on August 12th, when he took a shot at Adam Page once Collision had gone off the air. It then came to light that the star played a role in a number of AEW talents and personnel being kept off the show, and many believe he was also involved in Page being turned away from the taping that day.
However, Tony Khan has refused to comment publicly on the situation, and it seems that the company as a whole will continue to do whatever it can to keep Punk happy.
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that “Punk has the power” and given that AEW believes he’s a key part of its future, it will remain that way.
“What it means is that he [Punk] has the power, obviously, to do things like that. They are doing everything they can to keep him happy, because when you are a draw in this business and they feel that he is indispensable, or close to, because they are trying to launch this show On Saturday. Obviously, having him is more important than having a situation where the Head of Talent Relations can go to a show.
They feel it is important to keep CM Punk happy because of the attempt to launch a show on Saturday. The top draws will always have that power and it is a unique situation. They are trying to get this giant television deal, and the Saturday show is very important. They clearly believe that he needs to be on the Saturday show, or there is a chance the show will do lower numbers. If it does low numbers in the long run, they won’t get as big of a TV deal.”
Has CM Punk Apologised To Adam Page?
While things still appear strained, it’s been reported that CM Punk has apologised to Adam Page. It’s believed that Punk texted Hangman to try and clear up the issue, and his comments were an “attempt at comedy” which backfired.
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