Here's your wrestling news for September 8th, 2022.
And we're kicking off today with AEW and never before in the history
of the show, has there been so much intrigue going into an episode
of dynamite after the comments made by cm punk after all out and
the fight, he was a part of fans were eager to learn what the
future held for him as well as everyone else involved in the brawl.
On dynamite, Tony con appeared and earned himself booze from the
crowd who up until this point had supported the AEW president K
explained that due to the fight, he has stripped cm, punk of the
AEW world championship and has also stripped the elite of their
newly one, AEW trio's world tag team titles in punk situation.
He was also said to have been injured
during all out, though, not in the fight.
So the title situation was going to have to be addressed.
Even if the fight had never broke out.
Instead of cm punk, a new AEW world champion will be crowned at
grand slam on September 21st with John Moxley and Chris Jericho,
getting a buy into the semi-finals Ryan Danielson, who defeated
hangman Adam Page last night will face Jericho with the winner
advancing to the finals while Sammy GVA or Darby Allen will take
on Moxley with the winner of that match, going to the final.
These are unprecedented times for Tony Khan, who has had
to strip arguably his four biggest stars of title gold.
And we'll have to see what the future holds for AEW cm.
Punk has been suspended from TV out with an injury and
stripped of the AEW world title, but that's not all
that's happened to the now two time former AEW champion.
Before the show fans wondered if punk had
been suspended or possibly even fired.
And we may have gotten an answer in the form of the opening
package during the intro video for AEW dynamite punk was
nowhere to be seen, having been pulled from the opener.
No doubt in response to his actions last weekend.
Now this isn't proof that punk is gone from the company for
good, but it certainly is a sign that AEW doesn't want fans
to think about the Chicago made wrestler in stark contrast to
how highly the company thought of punk just a few weeks ago.
It was just a few weeks ago that AEW felt it
necessary to host a backstage talent wide meeting,
addressing some of the reports about the company.
That happened prior to dynamite where punk and
John Moxley had their title unification match.
And the message of that meeting was that
AEW is a team that works well together.
Clearly that doesn't appear to be the case.
And now fight for select reports that after last night's
dynamite in Buffalo, New York, there was another meeting.
It was said that punk and a steel, his trainer,
who was involved in the fight attended virtually
as neither man was present for the Buffalo show.
The flip side, an in person, talent meeting
took place before this week's dynamite.
As Sean Ross SAP reports, we are told that an AEW talent
meeting was set to take place at 4:15 PM Eastern with
talent, referees coaches and announcers, Brian Danielson,
Chris Jericho and John Moxley were set to lead the meeting.
Chris Jericho had been complimented by several on the a w roster
about his demeanor and resolve as the elite cm punk situation unfold.
With Jericho in the AEW world title tournament, he could be
the next champion of the company, especially if Tony Khan is
looking to have someone he can rely on being professional.
It's unclear what was said during these two meetings, though, we
imagine that the reception punk received during the first wasn't
exactly the warm welcome he's gotten used to by those at AEW.
We can't say for certain what was said at the two meetings, but if
Eddie Kingston spoke, we have an idea as to what he will have said.
Kingston has never been one to keep his opinions
to himself and FD with cm punk last year,
culminating in a loss to punk at full gear, 2021.
It was last month that punk took aim at Kingston on
dynamite, calling him the second best Kingston behind Kofi
and third best Eddie behind Guerrero and Eddie UGA tu.
At the time Kingston fired back in a tweet, accusing
punk of being afraid to say that to his face.
And during the busted open radio before last weekends,
all out Kingston made his views on punk clear.
That feels Mo let's just call it like it is that's.
Punk's Mo my man has a punk shirt there.
God bless you.
I'm happy.
You're a fan of his, I'm not, he's a bitch, but God bless.
You can like a bitch.
I don't I'm joking.
It's all good.
I understand he's a Chicago guy.
I get it doesn't mean I wanna wrestle him.
Punk's not a good dude.
I don't care what he says.
Of course, he's going to trash talk when I'm not there.
Of course, he's going to trash talk with the bosses in the way.
I think he just likes me and he can't get over it.
Maybe Philip wants to be like me.
Maybe Philip wants to be loved.
Like me.
I don't know.
People think a lot of the stuff I do as a work or whatever they want
to call it because everybody likes using insider terms and be in the.
I'll give it to you plain and simple.
I don't like Chris Jericho.
I don't like Brian Danielson.
I don't like Claudia casting Nolly, and I don't like punk.
Those are the people I don't like in this company.
There's nothing you could say or do to
tell me that makes them different to me.
I know who they are.
There's been a lot of talk about what is real and
what's a work with some fans insisting that the fight
it all out was just a storyline, but like the backstage
brawling Eddie king stand is as real as it gets.
More from AEW now, as no matter who comes out AEW world
champion, they'll have to face MJF who earned a shot
at the world champion at all out MJF earned a title
match by entering the casino ladder match and a mask.
And though it was teased at the end of all out that he'd
be feuding with cm punk, that isn't the case anymore.
MJF appeared in the opening segment of dynamite, wearing a
Buffalo bills, Jersey and earning a huge ovation from the crowd.
Leaning into a face turn.
The salt of the earth admitted that he
might have said some offensive stuff.
The last time he appeared for the company and said he
wouldn't be in the world title tournament, John Moxley emerged
and was quick to call out MJF saying he's full of crap.
And sure enough, he was.
Ripping off the Jersey and trashing the bills.
MJF showed his true colors, saying that becoming AEW world
champion is nothing more than a bargaining chip for him.
One that can make him more valuable when his contract expires in 2024,
with his comments, MJF proved he's still a dastardly heal and Moxley
in no mood to mess around force the cocky heel to retreat to the back.
After three months away from dynamite, MJ F's return was a
welcome site in the face of AEW losing many of its top stars
and whoever becomes world champion will have to face MJF.
One day.
MJF had a lot to say during his return to AEW
dynamite and that included making references to WWE.
Speaking about the AEW world title, the salt of the earth
that he wanted to take the gold to a real wrestling company.
Presumably WWE as MJF has repeatedly flirted
with the idea of joining the opposition.
MJF confirmed that he was talking about WWE.
When he added that he wanted to wrestle the American roller
code star, a nod to the American nightmare, Cody Rhode.
The salt of the earth then said that he wanted to work with the Rio
con and that it was best for business references to WWE co CEO, Nick
con, and triple H's line during his time as head of the authority.
It's no secret that WWE has shown interest in MJF.
So it may be a matter of time before they make him an offer.
And we imagine a reign as AEW world champion
under his belt will only increase his value.
More from the cm punk case.
Now, as a lot of people have weighed in on punk's actions
over the past week with many branding, the former AEW world
champion UN professional, when he was running w C w Eric Boff
learned a thing or two about dealing with the egos of wrestlers.
And it has chimed in on the punk scandal, in a tweet Boff made
it clear he's against what punk did both during and after the
all out media scrum claiming it made Tony Khan look ridiculous.
Punk's whiny meltdown in subsequent burial of the company,
as well as emasculating TK in public at a press conference
is no less a far bigger issue than a high school lunchroom
fight backstage BS when asked what it would take for con
to fire a top draw like punk Bishop's response was blunt.
And to the point balls.
At this time, it's believed that punk has been suspended,
but there's no confirmation on whether he's been fired.
But all we know is that we won't be seeing the
controversial former champion for quite some time.
Clearly a lot has happened with AEW as of late.
And one name has been wanting out.
We previously reported that Malachi black had requested his
release from AEW a request that was denied by Tony Khan.
Black is said to have been dealing with a personal issue.
And now multiple AEW wrestlers have told ful
select that Khan has now accepted Black's request.
It's noted that Kah reluctantly approved Black's request to be
released though, tried to coax him back telling the former NXT
champion that he could be a huge asset to AEW for years to.
Numerous talented foremost, that they've been told that Malachi
black is done with the company for the foreseeable future, with
many saying that he got his release a w sources claim that releases
highly conditional, which isn't usually the case for the company.
Usually AEW doesn't even release
talent outside of disciplinary reasons.
And requests for release are done on a case by case basis.
We're told by many of the company that Tony Conn
specifically wanted to retain black and hope to
see him as part of the brand for years to come.
There were efforts to have conversations, to salvage the
working relationship that a w believed were fruitful.
However, we are told that a meeting took place sometime recently,
and it was decided that if black wanted out, they should probably
allow it black kiss, goodbye, and bowed to the AEW crowd.
After all out talent are of the belief that there are heavy
restrictions on black, and there may be more to the agreement,
including conditions that would prevent him from wrestling elsewhere.
Anytime soon.
Black withdrew from a September nine indie show in
Ohio, according to P w insider AEW sources tell us that
the door isn't closed on a potential return for black.
As far as they've heard, Black's release has
been a conditional release, meaning he's likely
subject to a non-compete clause, similar to WWE.
Again, something that Tony Conn has tried in the past to avoid.
Prior to his release being approved, it was reported that
black was considering a permanent break from wrestling.
That's how serious the personal issue is having on his mental health.
While the door may be open to a return, black stays with AEW are
now over and his days in the ring could also have come to an end.
And we're ending today with Royal rumble news, as plans
are coming together for next January's premium live event.
In a statement, WWE confirmed that the 2023 rumble event will take
place on January 28th at the Alamo dome in San Antonio, Texas.
There is no confirmation on any matches yet other than the particular
men's and women's rumble matches though, many people are calling
a returning Cody Rhode, the favorite to win the 30 man match.
For the majority of fans, the Royal rumble
marks the start of the road to WrestleMania.
So we'll have to see who punches their ticket
to WrestleMania at next January's event.