“It wasn’t really that funny” – WWE Universe blasts CM Punk after he makes WILD AEW reference on Raw

CM Punk made a hilarious AEW reference last night on Raw while discussing his match against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.

“It wasn’t really that funny” – WWE Universe blasts CM Punk after he makes WILD AEW reference on Raw

CM Punk and Tony Khan (via WWE/AEW)

CM Punk made a significant appearance on this week’s Monday Night Raw to discuss his highly anticipated WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. While he had plenty to say about his rivals, he also took a subtle dig at All Elite Wrestling. In a witty remark directed at Rollins, Punk referenced his infamous AEW All Out media scrum, reviving the controversy with a well-placed joke.

During his promo, Punk referred to The Architect as a “child” with a subtle smile, seemingly echoing his infamous AEW All Out media scrum. At the time, he had called out the AEW locker room, claiming he felt like he was “working with children.” While it was a bold callback, the WWE Universe at the OVO Hydro arena failed to catch on, leaving The Best in the World without the reaction he likely anticipated.

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In 2022, CM Punk had a chaotic backstage altercation with The Elite in AEW following All Out. The Best in the World and the faction members were involved in a brawl after the show, leading to their suspensions for several months. Many believe this incident was the turning point that marked the beginning of Punk’s downfall in the Jacksonville-based promotion.

Now that The Second City Saint is in a better place, he frequently takes subtle shots at Tony Khan and AEW. Last year, he made headlines with a shocking revelation about his All In incident during an interview with Ariel Helwani. However, it appears both sides have moved on. Now, The Straight Edge Superstar is fully focused on achieving his lifelong dream – main-eventing WrestleMania.

WWE Universe reacts to CM Punk’s AEW reference

The WWE Universe has largely opposed CM Punk’s decision to take yet another jab at AEW. While some fans dismissed it as a childish act, others urged him to move on from that chapter of his career. Additionally, some believe The Best in the World is simply seeking attention by referencing the Jacksonville-based promotion.

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CM Punk (via WWE/AEW)

Furthermore, some people also highlighted the fact that how much audience AEW has lost in Europe that the crowd did not even react to Punk’s reference. From the wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:

Moreover, fans wasted no time in lambasting The Best in the World for mentioning AEW over and over again. People said that it has become a gimmick for CM Punk to make noise while referencing about his former promotion.

CM Punk returns to SmackDown this week for a contract signing

CM Punk stirred up buzz with his appearance on Monday Night Raw. While his promo didn’t deliver anything groundbreaking, he did make a key announcement for this week’s SmackDown. The Best in the World revealed that a contract signing will take place between him, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins for their highly anticipated WrestleMania showdown.

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CM Punk (via WWE)

Furthermore, The Second City Saint addressed the possibility of adding a stipulation to the match. Punk hinted that he wants something in return for this showdown, suggesting that there should be stakes involved in this highly anticipated WrestleMania battle.

Additionally, rumors suggest that The Straight Edge Superstar could use his favor at The Grandest Stage of Them All. While the match has faced considerable backlash from fans, its significance remains undeniable. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds in the coming weeks.

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