AEW Fans Are Ready for CM Punk's Return Following the AEW Collision Announcement

By Connor Casey - May 17, 2023 11:31 am EDT

CM Punk's return to AEW, based on every backstage report and rumor over the past couple of months, appears to be imminent. But while Punk's name has often been connected to AEW's new weekly show, AEW Collision, there was no mention or appearance from Punk when the show was officially announced on Wednesday. The official press release named stars like Samoa Joe, Miro, Thunder Rosa and Powerhouse Hobbs while the poster also included champions like MJF, Orange Cassidy, FTR and The House of Black. Punk was completely absent.

The latest rumors regarding Punk were that he'd be making his in-ring return against Samoa when the show premieres on June 17, which has been linked to the Wintrust Arena in Punk's hometown of Chicago. It's entirely possible that Punk's return could be announced, teased or outright happen as soon as tonight's AEW Dynamite. You can see some of the anticipation for the news below!

It's About That Time...

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— VΞRDICT4489 (@Verdict4489) May 17, 2023

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A Missed Opportunity?

I know it would’ve usurped the actual announcement of the show but I would’ve absolutely thrown CM Punk on that poster. It’s awesome nonetheless. Absolute great news for professional wrestling fans. pic.twitter.com/gQuqBdqC3Z
— Robert DeFelice | Fightful, WrestleZone (@dudefelice) May 17, 2023

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Soon...

I CAN'T WAIT!!
⏳#AEWCollision #CMPunk https://t.co/mLbQO4iVjw pic.twitter.com/gslhHalARF
— ༄🅜︎🅘︎🅢︎🅗︎🅞︎༄🇳🇱 (@9Misho0) May 17, 2023

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Could It Be Tonight?

Expect CM Punk's return to AEW to be announced in the coming days.

- @AndrewZarian pic.twitter.com/OcqTEoK7wL
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) May 16, 2023

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"...The Tangle Of Their Lives"

Almost 11 hours left until Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront where it’ll likely be announced AEW’s new TV deal and Collision. The event will be held inside the Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
Btw, CM Punk’s IG story of Dr. Manhattan 😊 pic.twitter.com/iKVCCkdLdN
— Teffo (@Teffo_01) May 17, 2023

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Let The Madness Resume

absolutely nothing has been resolved, nothing changed, and it will almost certainly go poorly but I dont work there so it's not my problem, I'm fired up for CM Punk coming back
— Robert O'Neill (@RobertONeill31) May 16, 2023

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Time to Dance!

We getting CM Punk AND Andrade back pic.twitter.com/xKL5ThdHlt
— Letrell… (@TrellSpade) May 17, 2023

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