Jacksonville-base All Elite Wrestling has fired perhaps its top star C.M. Punk (real name Phillip Brooks). This follows allegations of a backstage fight between C.M. Punk and other performers at the company’s “All In” event in London.
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That event sold more than 80,000 tickets making it the largest professional wrestling event (attendance-wise) in history.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 2, 2023
The owner of the company Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement it was his decision alone to fire C.M. Punk, saying, “Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions. The termination of his AEW contracts with cause is ultimately my decision and mine alone. Of course, I wish I didn’t have to share this news, which may come as a disappointment to many of our fans,” wrote Khan in the company’s statement.
C.M. Punk has had a controversial history in the pro wrestling world. There were allegations he was involved in another similar incident in September 2022 that led to a long-term suspension. He only recently returned to the company in time for the Wembley adium event.
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