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Appearing on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' Tony Khan revealed why AEW aired controversial footage of a backstage altercation involving CM Punk.

Tony Khan reveals why AEW aired controversial CM Punk footage

"I didn’t necessarily agree with everything that was said in that interview about how things happened."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 19, 2025 0
CM Punk apologized to 'all of Saudi Arabia' for his social media post critical of WWE's partnership with the country.

CM Punk apologizes to ‘all of Saudi Arabia’ for past social media post

"It legitimately had nothing to do with Saudi Arabia."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 27, 2025 0
WWE is currently incorporating its partnership with Saudi Arabia into a storyline featuring CM Punk and John Cena.

WWE has been incorporating its Saudi Arabia relationship into a storyline

"Your tweets are strong. Your actions are weak.”

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 23, 2025 0
Paul Heyman on Shannon Sharpe

WWE’s Paul Heyman references Shannon Sharpe lawsuit on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

"Don't 'ooooh' me, I'm not the one getting sued."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 21, 2025 0
CM Punk reacts during the Men’s Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field.

CM Punk has no doubt about Elon Musk’s Nazi salute: ‘We saw what you did’

"Don't gaslight me, I'm not f*cking as stupid as you are."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 18, 2025 0
The full episode listing for ESPN's 'Stephanie's Places' series, featuring WWE's Stephanie McMahon, has been released.

ESPN’s ‘Stephanie’s Places’ Stephanie McMahon series to debut March 26; full guest list revealed

Episodes will feature CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Pat McAfee and John Cena.

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 12, 2025 0
Jan 27, 2024; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; CM Punk reacts during the Men’s Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

CM Punk: WWE’s Netflix deal will bring in ‘billions’ of more viewers

"It's unfathomable I think to a lot of people what the Netflix deal means to a wrestler in WWE."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 1, 2024 2
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Tony Khan: TBS praised AEW rating after airing CM Punk backstage footage

AEW popped big one-week rating. Was it worth it?

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 18, 2024 2
Tony Schiavone AEW Dynamite WCW Tony Khan

Tony Schiavone denies he was upset AEW aired backstage CM Punk footage

"I don't give a s*** about the footage and still don't."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 16, 2024 0
Screen grab: AEW Dynamite

AEW

AEW went full WCW 2000 on Wednesday night

AEW CM Punk Tony Khan

AEW to air real-life security footage of backstage CM Punk altercation

"AEW has a great track record on delivering what we advertise, and it is real footage."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 9, 2024 2
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Dave Meltzer responds to CM Punk calling him a ‘goof’: ‘He contacted me plenty of times’

"I wasn't such a goof talking TV ratings when he came in."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 3, 2024 8
CM Punk AEW Press Conference

CM Punk: Pro wrestling press conferences are ‘cringe’

"The problem you have with pro wrestling is anybody with a Twitter calls themselves a reporter."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 2, 2024 0
Ariel Helwani, Tony Khan, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley

Ariel Helwani pokes fun at Tony Khan following Becky Lynch-Rhea Ripley altercation

"Never did I ever think that my life would be in danger doing this show."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 2, 2024 0
Screen grab: ‘The MMA Hour’

AEW

CM Punk addresses departure from AEW, says he called Tony Khan ‘a clown’

CM Punk

How much will CM Punk be able to say during Ariel Helwani ‘MMA Hour’ interview?

This will be one of Punk's first interviews since going back to WWE in November.

By Robert O'Neill OnApr 1, 2024 0
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WWE reportedly meets with Warner Bros. Discovery regarding ‘Raw’ rights

Could WWE strike a deal with its biggest competitor's current broadcast partner?

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 14, 2023 0
CM Punk WWE Raw Warner Bros. Discovery

Could CM Punk’s return to WWE lead to Warner Bros. Discovery landing ‘Raw’?

There's already been plenty of fallout from CM Punk's return to WWE. What could it mean for the Raw rights deal?

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 13, 2023 0
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CM Punk’s AEW reference flew over the head of the WWE audience

"I don't know who would feel comfortable working with somebody who randomly just punches people in the face backstage."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 9, 2023 2
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Former WWE superstars Phil Brooks aka CM Punk and April Mendez-Brooks aka AJ Lee attend the Chad Mendes (not pictured) and Conor McGregor (not pictured) interim featherweight title bout during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor won via second round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Michelle Beadle explains why she’s no longer friends with CM Punk

"It all came down to the word f*** face."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 1, 2023 1
CM Punk

Short and to the Point Roundtable: The Awful Announcing staff discuss CM Punk returning to WWE

Jessica Kleinschmidt hosts a roundtable with Awful Announcing writers/ WWE fans Ben Axelrod, Chris Novak, and Robert O’Neill...

By Phillip Bupp OnNov 30, 2023 0
CM Punk

‘Raw’ ratings up big after CM Punk, Randy Orton returns

Ratings went up big for WWE 'Monday Night Raw' this week on the heels of Randy Orton and CM Punk's dramatic returns.

By Chris Novak OnNov 29, 2023 0
Michael Cole

Michael Cole was rocking out during CM Punk’s epic WWE return

While CM Punk made his long-awaited WWE return, commentator Michael Cole had the time of his life in the booth.

By Chris Novak OnNov 27, 2023 0
WWE

CM Punk return, Women’s War Games fuel most-watched WWE Survivor Series of all time

Survivor Series: War Games became the most-watched WWE event in Peacock history after an eventful night in suburban Chicago.

By Chris Novak OnNov 26, 2023 0
CM Punk

WWE loads up Monday Night Raw with returning CM Punk and Randy Orton

Monday Night Raw this week will feature the returning CM Punk and Randy Orton, WWE announced after a tremendous Survivor Series event.

By Chris Novak OnNov 26, 2023 0

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