CM Punk’s return to WWE after a decade has sparked fire at AEW and WWE. Amidst the fire of his unexpected return, the ashes of his controversial exit from AEW are still being uncovered. A leading journalist has revealed more insight into Punk’s notorious incident from the AEW All-In event.

Is Bryan Danielson the reason behind CM Punk’s exit?

Renowned Wrestling Journalist Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com revealed that Bryan Danielson was partially responsible for the exit of CM Punk. He tweeted on November 28th, “We’re told that Danielson’s tweet that he posted yesterday is almost verbatim what he told talent and staff when the decision was handed down, and it was not an easy one to make.”

The tweet was made in chain with another tweet by Sean Ross Sapp a few minutes ago where he revealed how Bryan Danielson was responsible. In the tweet made on November 28th, he stated “Bryan Danielson headed up the disciplinary committee that ultimately decided to terminate CM Punk from AEW, Fightful Select has learned.”