In a high-octane announcement that has set the wrestling world alight, AEW has confirmed the return of the formidable CM Punk. The news was broken by Tony Khan during Wednesday’s Dynamite, revealing that the two-time AEW World Champion will be making his comeback on the debut episode of Collision.
The stage is set for Saturday, June 17, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, where Punk will step back into the AEW spotlight. This marks his first appearance on AEW television since last September, following a backstage altercation with the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega.
Punk, who has been on the sidelines recovering from a torn triceps, is expected to be one of the top acts of the new two-hour show, Collision. However, his return was not without its share of drama, with negotiations hitting a roadblock over the status of Ace Steel, who was involved in the previous backstage incident.
Despite these hurdles, an agreement was reached, paving the way for Punk’s much-anticipated return. As the wrestling world counts down to the premiere of Collision, all eyes will be on CM Punk, the prodigal son of AEW, as he steps back into the ring.
