CM Punk FIRED from AEW; Returns to WWE

[Reality Check]

If Sami can put his differences aside and attend a Saudi show

The Saudi government actually blocked Sami from participating in the shows because of Syrian descent. Only reason Sami did the last show was because of the diplomatic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Syria thawing.

"Differences aside" is absolutely not the way to describe that situation Sarge.

 

[Brad Piff]

 

[Larry]

The Saudi government actually blocked Sami from participating in the shows because of Syrian descent. Only reason Sami did the last show was because of the diplomatic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Syria thawing.

"Differences aside" is absolutely not the way to describe that situation Sarge.

Lol y’all be making shyt up


There were never any “differences aside” or blocking of anything. It was a business decision due to ongoing tension over there to sit those shows out, and they’ve since changed their minds because of many circumstances including the tension thawing

The narratives yall create will always amaze me. Nobody ever told Sami he could or couldn’t go anywhere. Stop believing everything you read online. It’s all speculative bullshyt

 

[CBoz]

Sami attended?!? yeah Punk will definitely go

Sami been to the 2 this year, yup.

 

[Reality Check]

Lol y’all be making shyt up


There were never any “differences aside” or blocking of anything. It was a business decision due to ongoing tension over there to sit those shows out, and they’ve since changed their minds because of many circumstances including the tension thawing

The narratives yall create will always amaze me. Nobody ever told Sami he could or couldn’t go anywhere

The tension you're referring to really kicked off after the Saudi's murdered that Washington Post reporter. Want to say it was either WWE's 2nd or 3rd show they did in Saudi Arabia happened a couple weeks after that event. Cena and Danielson pulled out of that Saudi show because of "differences".

 

[CBoz]

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

The narratives yall create will always amaze me.

People just want to be mad 24/7. Remember these are the same people who said Punk is washed and now he's not washed etc. The narratives change all the time, it's hard to keep up with Then there's other people like "he's your problem now!" weirdos..

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

The Saudi government actually blocked Sami from participating in the shows because of Syrian descent. Only reason Sami did the last show was because of the diplomatic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Syria thawing.

"Differences aside" is absolutely not the way to describe that situation Sarge.

This.

I think Sami was legitimately afraid he might get held back if he attended the Saudi shows just because of his Syrian heritage / charity work for Syria.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

By the way, for the people hellbent on Stark leaving. I don't think it'd be a bad thing necessarily for him to leave AEW, they could definitely do a lot more than they have with him.

But what makes you think Starks is going to come in and get a big push when Montez Ford still hasn't? When Bron Breakker still hasn't been called up? When Melo still hasn't been called up?

There's only so many spots.

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

Stuff like this is going to be the greatest test to Punk’s pride he’s ever had. Shot after shot after shot trying to bait him into another meltdown

He might want to just show up, count his money, and keep to himself

 

[Reality Check]

When Bron Breakker still hasn't been called up? When Melo still hasn't been called up?

There's only so many spots.

Surprisingly this hasn't been brought up much in all this given that Orton and R-Truth just came back (not like he's going to be involved in any major storyline, but he almost always has a spot on the show). Unless they have another round of deavors planned for the new year to clear up room for those in NXT, there's not enough TV time to accommodate those in NXT who have been ready to move up the ladder.

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

Kayla has been banned from Collision

 

[CBoz]

By the way, for the people hellbent on Stark leaving. I don't think it'd be a bad thing necessarily for him to leave AEW, they could definitely do a lot more than they have with him.

But what makes you think Starks is going to come in and get a big push when Montez Ford still hasn't? When Bron Breakker still hasn't been called up? When Melo still hasn't been called up?

There's only so many spots.

Starks should begin in NXT, no one will know him if he goes straight to main. The only way he might get over quick on the main roster is if he is paired up with Cody Rhodes from the start.

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

Starks would begin in NXT, no one will know him.

Just like no one knows Jade?

 

[CEO of Morgan Industries]

Just like no one knows Jade?

I do think HHH is petty enough to bring him over as Ricky Starks and give him the recognition that he could only dream of under that name in AEW (or Corgan's NWA, haha).

I mean, I don't want to watch any of the shows, but HHH and Punk teaming up to be incredibly petty to Tony Khan sounds like the best angle in pro wrestling in decades, and bringing Starks in and making him a legit world champ contender as Ricky Starks seems like a logical step.