Fightful has learned that during the meeting between CM Punk and Chris Jericho, that Jericho mentioned the possibility of Ace Steel returning to the company in some capacity, with the belief that people working together in harmony could alleviate some tensions and show that everyone was willing to do business.
Fightful is reporting that there was a meeting this week between AEW and Punk, and it was extended to Punk that Steel would have the ability to be with the company and work directly with Punk. However, it was made clear that Ace Steel would not be able to be at AEW television. Fightful hasn't learned specifically how Punk reacted to this, outside of him not being in agreement with it.
Fightful has not been told if this is tied to Punk not being featured on the WBD materials or the statement they made about him not being associated with the brand, though it was noted to Fightful that there were plans for an AEW camera crew to film materials at CM Punk’s home on Wednesday, but Fightful has not been told if that actually happened.
As of now, Fightful has not been told a change in plans for CM Punk.
It was also noted that, “IMPACT was interested in bringing in Ace Steel in recent weeks, but he passed, leading to their belief that he was AEW or WWE bound.” This situation is far from over though.