CM Punk made headlines last week with his promo on AEW Dynamite, where he challenged Hangman Adam Page to a World Title bout right then. When Page didn’t come out, Punk said Page was being cowardly instead of doing “cowboy sh**.” Punk said the apology should be larger than the “disrespect” before doing a promo about Jon Moxley.
Page wasn’t supposed to be part of the opening segment, and Punk went off script. The top AEW star reportedly had a meeting with Khan at the show.
While speaking with Sports Illustrated, Punk was asked if he feels creatively fulfilled in AEW. He said yes and noted that you try not to put too much stock in internet rumors. He said Twitter is not real life and “a lie makes its way around the world twice before the truth puts his boots on or gets out of bed.”
Punk continued, “If I addressed every rumor, I’d be here all day,” he continued. “I love AEW. It’s not a competition of who loves it more or who’s the heart and soul, or who’s this and who’s that. AEW allowed me a second chance to do what I do best, and that’s professionally wrestle.”
Punk commented on backstage friction in the company, noting that what has been made public is just one side of the story.
“It’s one side of the story,” Punk said. “My locker room is never closed. It’s always open. Anybody who wants to DM [Dave] Meltzer some bulls— can come talk to me about it. It’s not macho, stupid bulls—. I’m an adult. Come talk with me.”
Regarding the reports that he went off script during his promo last week, he said he was simply trying to get interest from fans and sell tickets.
“That’s what I’m here to do, make people want to see what happens next,” Punk said. “I’m trying to sell tickets to the live events. That goes back to me saying Twitter isn’t [the] real world. Twitter is a bunch of people that don’t really care about your opinion. They want to find like-minded opinions that share their worldview. I’m trying to tell stories, sell tickets, and get people to tune in on Dynamite.”
Punk will take on Moxley in an undisputed AEW World Heavyweight Title match on tonight’s episode of Dynamite.
