CM Punk kicked off the debut episode of AEW Collision on TNT from the United Center in Chicago.
Punk said he is tired of being nice and he’s been out injured for months. Punk said that the pro wrestling business is a business for grown-ups. Punk again said, “I’m tired of being nice.” He talked about riding the backs of smart and passionate professional wrestling fans and he loves the fans because they love him.
Punk said that there are some people who hate him and his mere presence makes people uncomfortable because he’s the truth and “the truth is painful.” At that point is when fans chanted “F**k the Elite.” Punk welcomed everyone to boo, cheer and hate him. Punk said he is the one true genuine article in a “business full of counterfeit Bucks.”
Punk continued and talked about apologies and said that “I am sorry that the only people softer than you are the wrestlers you like.” Punk had an AEW World Title belt with him and said that it’s his because he never lost it and it’s his until someone beats him for it.
Punk added that he’s not retiring until someone can fill his boots because they belong on his feet.
