CM Punk’s run as AEW world champion has hit an early bump in the road.
Just five days after becoming champion, the 43-year-old Punk announced on Friday night’s episode of Rampage that he’s suffered an injury that will require surgery. Punk is not relinquishing the AEW world championship, but an interim champion will be crowned in his absence.
Punk described the injury as being a broken “wheel.” He promised to return bigger, faster, stronger, and hungrier than ever before.
With tears in his eyes, Punk addressed the crowd on Rampage. He told the fans he had both good and bad news for them.