During the recent ROH Supercard of Honor pay-per-view broadcast, fans witnessed an unexpected moment featuring CM Punk rare AEW appearance through a video package. The footage included highlights from one of Punk’s matches in 2021, shown as part of a montage celebrating Lee Moriarty‘s career ahead of his Pure Championship match against Blue Panther.
CM Punk’s Time in AEW and Impact on Wrestling
Before rejoining WWE, CM Punk spent nearly three years in AEW, marking a significant chapter in his professional wrestling career. Known as The Straight Edge Superstar, Punk’s AEW tenure allowed him to compete against some of the industry’s top stars, contributing memorable matches and rivalries. Although his time with AEW was relatively brief, his presence left a lasting impression on the company and its fans.
Legacy of a Brief but Influential AEW Run
The clip aired during the ROH event showed a 2021 singles match between Lee Moriarty and CM Punk, dating back to a few months after Punk’s initial AEW debut. Despite any controversies surrounding his departure, Punk’s contributions remain integral to AEW’s history and continue to resonate within the wrestling community.
WWE’s stance on former AEW talents returning remains firm, but these rare glimpses of CM Punk’s AEW period highlight how significant his role was during that time and provide fans with a reflective look at his journey across wrestling promotions.
