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Suspended AEW Stars Removed From Dynamite Intro – TJR Wrestling (TJR Wrestling)

With both the AEW World and World Trios Championships being vacated, the former champions have also been removed from Dynamite's intro!

Last night’s Wednesday night show broadcasted a new video to lead into the episode, with Punk, Omega, and the Bucks all conspicuous by their absence. [AEW All Out 2022](https://tjrwrestling.net/review/the-john-report-aew-all-out-2022-review/) was a largely successful event, but it didn’t come without some post-show controversy. Following news of suspensions being issued all around, the primary four performers involved have all been removed from the intro package for AEW Dynamite.

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Here's How Long CM Punk Could Be Away From AEW - WrestleTalk (WrestleTalk)

While he hasn't yet been released by AEW, Punk has been stripped of the AEW World Championship just days after he won it at All Out against Jon Moxley due to ...

It was not confirmed to me it was a torn triceps, but it was confirmed to me that it’s surgery for a torn muscle in the arm, so it’s triceps/biceps, maybe pec, but probably triceps. So he was gonna be stripped of the title either way (regardless of the fight). [Tony Khan Addresses Live Crowd After AEW Dynamite Goes Off Air](https://wrestletalk.com/news/tony-khan-addresses-crowd-after-aew-dynamite/) [Here’s How Long CM Punk Could Be Away From AEW](https://wrestletalk.com/news/how-long-cm-punk-away-from-aew/) [AEW Rampage Spoilers For September 9](https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-rampage-spoilers-september-9-2022/) [Another AEW Name Suspended](https://wrestletalk.com/news/breaking-another-aew-name-suspended/) [Triple H Spotted Recruiting Top Talent For Another WWE Run](https://wrestletalk.com/news/triple-h-meeting-bad-bunny/) [Several Major AEW Stars Suspended Following Backstage Fight](https://wrestletalk.com/news/major-aew-stars-suspended-following-backstage-fight/) [Wrestling World Reacts To MJF & Jon Moxley On AEW Dynamite](https://wrestletalk.com/news/wrestling-world-reacts-aew-dynamite-mjf-jon-moxley/) [AEW World Championship & AEW World Trios Championship Vacated](https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-world-championship-trios-championship-vacated/) [Daniel Garcia Wins ROH Pure Championship On Dynamite](https://wrestletalk.com/news/daniel-garcia-roh-pure-championship-aew-dynamite/) [MJF Returns To AEW Dynamite, Makes Several WWE References](https://wrestletalk.com/news/mjf-return-aew-dynamite/) “He may have already undergone surgery, but either way he’s undergoing surgery. [Wrestling Observer Radio](http://f4wonline.com), Dave Meltzer revealed that Punk either has undergone, or will undergo surgery on the injury, which is believed to be a torn muscle, and this could take him out of action for up to eight months. His actions may lead to a lengthy suspension (if he isn’t let go from the company entirely), but probably not eight months, which is how long he could be out after it was revealed he suffered a serious arm injury during the match.

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What on Earth is going on with CM Punk and AEW? (The indy100)

All Elite Wrestling was launched in January 2019 and was considered to be the first big wrestling company to challenge the stronghold that WWE had on the ...

In addition, The Elite have also vacated their newly won Trios Championship due to their involvement in the fight on Sunday. This isn't to say that Punk, Omega, Page or The Young Bucks would do the same if they left AEW but there would be huge demand for them if they did depart. Justin Barrasso of SI adds: "Multiple sources have shared that Punk and Ace Steel will either be among those suspended, or will no longer be with the company by the end of Wednesday. As reported by Fightful: “Per the Punk/Steel side of things — After the scrum, The Young Bucks approached Punk’s locker room, and Punk wasn’t answering the door after having been in a long match, bloodied, and finished with an emotional scrum. The fact that I have to sit up here because we have irresponsible people who call themselves EVPs and couldn’t f*cking manage a Target and they spread lies and bullsh*t and put into the media that I got somebody fired when I have f*ck all to do with him, want nothing to do with him, do not care where he works, where he doesn’t work, where he eats, where he sleeps. When Page didn't answer the call, Punk implied that he was a 'coward.' In the wrestling industry, this is known as 'going into business for yourself.' It’s f**king unfortunate that I have to come up here and speak on this when I’m on my time and this is a f**king business. Omega was also said to have been bitten on the leg by Ace Steel. Now at this point, it should be stated that Cabana is friends with the aforementioned Adam Page (real name Stephen Woltz) due to his association with the AEW faction the Dark Order, which Cabana used to me a member. And I will still walk up and down this hallway and say, ‘If you have a f*cking problem with me, take it up with me.' Let’s f*cking go." As is custom, Tony Khan hosted a press scrum after the show had finished where the wrestlers took questions from the media, where Punk was the first to speak. Up until recently the harmony in the company would suggest that all was going according to plan.

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Report: AEW Backstage Fight From Kenny Omega & The Young ... (Cultaholic)

As the fallout from the backstage fight between The Elite, CM Punk and Ace Steel continues, a new account of what happened has emerged.

In retaliation, Steel bit Omega and pulled his hair. The Elite then didn't kick down the door, instead simply opening it, but before Matt Jackson could say anything, Punk went off and "started throwing sucker punches at Matt's head." Much remains disputed about what took place after CM Punk's inflammatory post-All Out press conference.

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CM Punk & The Elite Pulled from AEW Dynamite Intro (SEScoops)

After the comments by CM Punk and the backstage fight after AEW All Out 2022, fans won't be seeing him or the Elite anywhere on AEW programming.

[CM Punk](https://www.sescoops.com/profiles/cm-punk/) had some explosive comments about AEW EVPs the [Young Bucks](https://www.sescoops.com/profiles/young-bucks/) and [Kenny Omega](https://www.sescoops.com/profiles/kenny-omega/), accusing them of spreading false information about him. [Tony Khan](https://www.sescoops.com/profiles/tony-khan/) did not reference any of the suspended individuals by name. [AEW](https://www.sescoops.com/news/aew/) Dynamite was the first show after [All Out](https://www.sescoops.com/events/aew-all-out/) 2022, but the Pay Per View has been overshadowed by what happened after.

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The Elite's Account Of The Backstage Fight Is Revealed (CloutNews)

Reports revealed details from the other side implicated in Sunday's infamous AEW All Out altercation, Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, a day after reporting on ...

According to the report, all sides continued to shout during the altercation, with Punk’s side threatening The Elite with legal action. According to sources, The Best Bout Machine was attempting to remove Larry CM Punk’s dog from the situation in order to keep him safe because he was yapping and going crazy. According to sources, the Young Bucks approached CM Punk in his locker room after the All Out media scrum to discuss Punk’s scathing comments.

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New Details From The Elite's Side of Their Altercation With CM Punk ... (PWMania)

This week's episode of AEW Dynamite did not feature Punk or The Elite in any capacity. Tony Khan announced at the beginning of the show that the World Title ...

It should be emphasized that the information in the most recent report by Fightful Select is only one side of the story, and that there is currently an investigation taking place that may either confirm or contradict what each side has claimed. Tony Khan announced at the beginning of the show that the World Title would be vacated and a new champion would be crowned at the Dynamite: Grand Slam event that will take place in two weeks. According to the claims being made by the Bucks and Omega side of the dispute, the other side is incorrect in their claim that the Bucks kicked the door in.

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AEW: CM Punk, The Elite suspended; stripped of top championship ... (Asianet News English)

AEW has suspended CM Punk and The Elite for their backstage brawl during All Out PPV. Also, both have been stripped of their AEW World Championship and AEW ...

It happens to be his second significant injury and title vacation in three months, having relinquished his previous AEW World Championship reign for a similar reason. The pro-wrestling world is still abuzz following the incidents during All Elite Wrestling's (AEW's) All Out pay-per-view (PPV) on Sunday. AEW has suspended CM Punk and The Elite for their backstage brawl during All Out PPV.

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Ric Flair On His Reaction To CM Punk's Comments After AEW All ... (411mania.com)

On the situation escalating into a backstage brawl with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks: “There's two kinds of brawls. There's one where a guy will start a ...

I like Omega and I like the Young Bucks. [Latest on CM Punk’s Meeting With Tony Khan And Perception Around Ace Steel’s AEW Future](https://411mania.com/wrestling/latest-cm-punk-meeting-tony-khan-perception-ace-steel-aew-future/) [Freddie Prinze Jr. I was long gone when all the bad blood seemed to appear between he and Hunter, then the lawsuit with the doctor and all that. The fact that Punk said, ‘I’m in the building if you want to find me,’ or something like that, I like that. I always sided with Hunter on that because I didn’t know the other guy. I don’t know if he’s that tough, but I love that.

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Report: 'A Lot Of People' In AEW Don't Want CM Punk To Return (Cultaholic)

Following initial uncertainty, CM Punk's future with All Elite Wrestling became a little clearer today after reports noted the two-time AEW World Champion ...

Punk garnered major heat in AEW following his comments at the post-All Out press conference, during which he took aim at the AEW EVPs, Hangman Page, and Colt Cabana. Some don't want Punk to return because of his involvement in the fight while others took issue with the then-AEW World Champion's comments during his post-All Out press conference. He was rubbing people the wrong way.

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AEW: How Long CM Punk Will Potentially Be Gone Due to Injury (Comicbook.com)

CM Punk was at the center of controversy after Sunday's All Out pay-per-view after firing off numerous explosive comments about Colt Cabana, Hangman Page, ...

So he was gonna be stripped of the title either way (regardless of the fight). "It was not confirmed to me it was a torn triceps, but it was confirmed to me that it's surgery for a torn muscle in the arm, so it's triceps/biceps, maybe pec, but probably triceps. It was reported on Tuesday that [The Elite, Brandon Cutler, Michael Nakazawa, Christopher Daniels and Pat Buck](https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/kenny-omega-young-bucks-suspended-cm-punk-leaving-aew/) (the latter four were trying to break up the fight) had all been hit with suspensions but it wasn't confirmed at the time if Punk or Steel would even remain with the company.

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CM Punk reportedly needs surgery and will be gone from AEW for a ... (Cageside Seats)

CM Punk was said to be seriously injured during his AEW world championship victory against Jon Moxley at All Out 2022. The injury was apparently bad enough ...

7](https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2022/9/8/23342164/aew-dynamite-recap-reactions-sep-7-2022-all-out-fallout-world-trios-championships-vacated)) episode of Dynamite, though his name wasn’t mentioned on the broadcast, nor did Tony Khan explain why the decision was made. Will this injury further complicate the timing of AEW’s decision on Punk’s future with the company? [seriously injured](https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2022/9/7/23341598/cm-punk-injured-aew-address-world-title-situation-dynamite-all-out-fight-fallout) during his AEW world championship victory against Jon Moxley at All Out 2022. That he already suffered another injury so soon after returning to the ring makes Moxley’s recent words about Punk having a “fragile body” seem somewhat prophetic. So he was gonna be stripped of the title either way.” And it was not confirmed to me it was a torn triceps, but it was confirmed to me that it’s surgery for a torn muscle in the arm.

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AEW's handling of the CM Punk drama is a total mess (SB Nation)

An alleged backstage brawl following All Out in Chicago involving CM Punk, Kenny Omega, and The Young Bucks created a firestorm of rumors, reports, and wildly ...

As a result the AEW World Championship and the AEW World Trios Championship have been stripped from those involved. This was an opportunity to speak candidly, and honestly to the very people AEW so often praise for being the driving force behind everything they do — and instead they were kept in the dark again. If this was the approach there are no questions today. Consider for a moment you’re not a wrestling fan who refreshes Twitter looking for backstage reports, and who didn’t see the press conference following All Out. There were a thousand ways to better explain what was happening inside AEW, while also maintaining the integrity of the private investigation. If a wrestling company decides a writer is too much of a nuisance, they simply cut access — damaging the outlet’s ability to cover events, and hurting their bottom line. We take any incident involving our employees very seriously, and those involved have been suspended, pending the completion of a full investigation, which has already begun. However, trusted as writers’ sources may be, there remains a non-zero chance this is still an effort to pop ratings and create interest in the show — with these reports being used as a tool to achieve AEW’s goals. Professional wrestling remains a business of subterfuge, and companies maintain all the power in their relationship with writers. Dynamite was a chance to cut through the rumors and clarify the process, instead Tony Khan and AEW made it so much more confusing. If anything, the vagueness of his words simply led more wrestling fans to look online to try and garner information on what took place, rather than clarifying a very bizarre situation. Appearing on screen shortly following the show’s intro, Khan thanked fans, then, without explanation, announced that the AEW World Championship and AEW World Trios Championships had been vacated.

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AEW's Messiness Is Making WWE Look Downright Tame (Kotaku)

CM Punk and trainer Ace Steel are at the center of an all-too-real fist fight in the latest AEW drama.

[used to be handled](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2021/01/23/undertaker-gets-intense-backlash-for-calling-wwes-product-soft/?sh=7c6a15b05283). [AEW’s Double or Nothing media scrum](https://youtu.be/eW0Yoa7cpnA?t=292) in May, Khan unabashedly placed Punk on a pedestal higher than any other wrestler in the company, saying “no one person has made a more positive impact” on AEW in terms of ticket sales and viewership. While Khan’s adulation might be true, it also gave credence to why Punk could so freely make a mockery of Khan’s status as the head honcho of the company by bull dogging him whenever he tried to defuse tension during the media scrum. The glaring issue with this recent development is that CM Punk is AEW’s current world champion and Omega and the Jacksons are the company’s newly-crowned trios champions. After the crowd confusingly cheered for Page, Punk laid into him in a bizarrely heelish manner, demanding an “apology [...] as loud and as public as the disrespect” Punk claims he suffered when he was not-so-subtly blamed for Cobana’s departure. [Wrestling Observer](https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/wrestling-observer-radio/wrestling-observer-radio-aew-dynamite-latest-on-cm-punk-new-champions-and-more-to-be-crowned), CM Punk has been suspended from the company. Fightful Select (which is paywalled, but the story was shared by [Cultaholic](https://cultaholic.com/posts/report-aew-backstage-fight-from-cm-punk-and-ace-steel-s-perspective-revealed)) reports that Punk allegedly punched Matt Jackson, while Ace Steel, Punk’s trainer, bit Omega before throwing a chair at Nick Jackson, giving him a black eye. This rumor was refuted by Khan himself in a recent interview with [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakeoestriecher/2022/09/02/tony-khan-talks-aew-all-out-cm-punk-roh-more/?sh=3f3c5a083324). If you’re wondering what has become of CM Punk and Steele, multiple sources told Sports Illustrated they’ll either be added to the list of suspensions or will no longer be working with the company after tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite. [Cultaholic](https://cultaholic.com/posts/report-aew-backstage-fight-from-cm-punk-and-ace-steel-s-perspective-revealed), Kenny Omega and Nick and Matt Jackson confronted CM Punk after comments of his ruffled a few feathers. Punk also suffered a triceps injury during his match at All Out and must undergo surgery that’ll leave him out of the ring for eight months. ET: During the opening segment of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan announced that the AEW world heavy weight championship and trios championships would be vacated and that a tournament would crown the new world champion.

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