The saga surrounding CM Punk’s tumultuous exit from AEW continues to unfold, with former AEW wrestler Ace Steel offering his support on social media.
This comes after AEW aired a controversial clip of the backstage altercation that led to Punk’s suspension and subsequent release from the company.
Prior to his shocking return to WWE at the 2023 Survivor Series, Punk was embroiled in a backstage incident with Young Bucks member, Matt Jackson, and his friend, Jack Perry (better known as “Jungle Boy”).
AEW President, Tony Khan, publicly stated that he felt threatened by Punk’s behavior during the altercation, leading to his initial suspension.
In a recent interview, Punk vehemently denied Khan’s claims, insisting he never acted in a threatening manner. To add another layer to the story, AEW opted to air the much-anticipated backstage footage on a recent episode of Dynamite.
The public release of the video divided fans and wrestling personalities alike. However, a significant portion of the audience appeared to side with Punk, as the footage appeared to substantiate his claims.
Among Punk’s supporters is his close friend and former AEW personality, Ace Steel. Following the airing of the footage, Steel took to Instagram to showcase his unwavering solidarity with Punk.
He uploaded a photo featuring himself alongside Punk, Lou Dangeli, and Lars Frederiksen, all captioned with a simple and powerful message: “MY BEST FRIENDS… #pals.”
This gesture of support comes amidst another surprising development within the WWE universe. On a recent episode of RAW, CM Punk made a surprise return, albeit in a non-wrestling capacity.
During a Fatal Four-Way match, Punk strategically intervened, distracting Drew McIntyre and ultimately aiding Jey Uso in securing a victory and a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.
Jey Uso, in a playful post-match interview, explained his unexpected alliance with Punk. According to Uso, their pre-match ritual of sharing ice cream and watching hockey together fueled Punk’s desire to see him win.
While fans eagerly anticipate a potential clash between Punk and McIntyre, the timeline for Punk’s full return to in-ring competition remains unclear.
However, one thing is certain: the drama surrounding CM Punk continues to charm the wrestling world, and his next move promises to generate further intrigue.
