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‘Remember What You Said to Cena’: Fans Have Contrasting Reactions After CM Punk Wins AEW Championship at Age of 43

Published 05/30/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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CM Punk is one of the biggest names in the pro wrestling industry. Punk established himself as a global superstar after delivering many intense battles in WWE. However, he made his debut in AEW in 2021 after leaving WWE.

Additionally, his arrival at AEW drew a lot of interest from the pro wrestling community. Fans were overjoyed to see CM Punk return to the ring. Moreover, CM Punk vs. “Hangman” Adam Page was the most awaited bout of the pay-per-view event.

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The bout between Punk and Hangman was probably one of the greatest at the PPV event. He stunned the world by winning the main event match and securing the world title for the first time since 2013.

Besides, Punk dominated the match right from the start, delivering a Suplex. Also, Page’s unintentional injury to his own leg was the match’s game-changer. ‘The Voice of the Voiceless’ successfully delivered the Go To Sleep and earned a commendable triumph. And he was emotional as he lifted his AEW belt for the first time, bringing the night to an end.

The triumph of CM Punk in the AEW championship has elicited mixed reactions from fans

One of Punk’s admirers stated he was beyond happy when Punk won the world title after 2013, and that he feels it was only the beginning of his dominance.

When CM Punk won the WWE Championship in 2011, one fan stated he was a kid. However, the fact that he won his first AEW title brought back a lot of memories for him.

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Despite not being a fan of CM Punk, one Twitter user expressed his appreciation to AEW for putting the belt on him. It will also help the company achieve prominence, he added.

Punk’s reaction after winning his first championship against Hangman wowed one fan.

As a contrast, in response to AEW’s tweet, one wrestling fan said, “Adam Page waited for 2 years to earn the AEW championship. Punk came by August, skipped the line, and took the Championship. Punk remember what you said to Cena before, “You have become what you hate”.

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Following CM Punk’s AEW Championship victory at the age of 43, on Twitter, wrestling fans flooded Twitter with their reactions. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how will AEW push him in the future.

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Adarsh Ojha

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Adarsh Ojha is a WWE and AEW Author at EssentiallySports. Before joining EssentiallySports, he gained valuable experience at Zee Entertainment and Awadh TV as a copywriter. An ardent fan of John Cena, Adarsh has earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Communication.
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