CM Punk is back

[Bayou Burl]

One of the loudest pops I've heard in a good while. Punk is emotional, the fans are emotional. Absolutely insane.

[Dark Mauler]

I'd have reacted more if he hadn't gotten his ass kicked in both of his UFC fights, kinda made me not care about him as much.

[Skullgore]

Aug 20, 2021 21:54:59 GMT -5 Dark Mauler said:

I'd have reacted more if he hadn't gotten his ass kicked in both of his UFC fights, kinda made me not care about him as much.

He’s actually spoken about that. He was essentially convinced by others that working for UFC was the right move, but after going through it all, he does wish he would have started somewhere smaller. But hey, he took an open opportunity to do something he was interested in doing. I give him props for actually going through with it.

Also, I take it the term “Inoki-ism” means nothing to you? It gets a lot worse for pro-wrestlers in MMA than Punk’s attempt…

[Slashmaster]

Absolutely loved the way they did this. No stalling, no fake-outs, no forced interruptions. Just giving the people what they want straight of the bat. Chef's kiss. Really excited to see what happens next.

[Dyno]

Amazing pop, amazing moment. AEW is really kicking ass now.

[Duke Mongoose]

They sold me on the PPV based on this return. AEW has really turned things around over the past few months.