
Legendary WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin reached out to ex-AEW star CM Punk following Punk’s comeback to wrestling last year. After a seven-year absence, Punk reentered the ring in 2021, but his tenure with the promotion was marked by controversy. Despite contributing significantly to AEW’s ratings and financial growth, conflicts arose in 2022 when he publicly criticized AEW’s Executive Vice Presidents, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. This verbal confrontation culminated in a backstage altercation between Punk and The Young Bucks and Omega, leading to suspensions for those involved.