CM Punk's return was the worst kept secret in wrestling, but it didn't dampen the impact of the moment.
Punk opened AEW Rampage The First Dance on Friday, August 20, stating he was back in professional wrestling and announcing he would be facing Darby Allin at AEW All Out. Punk's return was teased for weeks by AEW, but now it's official.
Taking to social media, Punk's peers had plenty to say.
@CMPunk very damn happy to see you. ----
— Paul Wight (@PaulWight) August 21, 2021
Hey #Chicago, thanks for giving him the #Brittsburgh welcome. #AEWRampage @CMPunk pic.twitter.com/2QXsm1rshg
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) August 21, 2021
It’s official.
— KENTA aka Lil’K (@KENTAG2S) August 21, 2021
GIVE ME CM PUNK
I have been asked many times: Hey Schiavone, what is the greatest night in the history of our great sport? My answer: This! #CMPunk #AEW pic.twitter.com/eWDuFUUSGS
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) August 21, 2021
What a night!!! #Cmpunk #AEW pic.twitter.com/OasEyAx9Pv
— DOMINO Cliff Compton (@CliffCompton) August 21, 2021
Evil Uno is co-workers with CM Punk.
— EVIL UNO of the DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) August 21, 2021
My night was better than yours!!! This man is special to our family!! @AEWonTNT #aedub @CMPunk pic.twitter.com/yT3mpKQ3h6
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) August 21, 2021
-------- @CMPunk
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) August 21, 2021
PRETTY FREAKING COOL!
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 21, 2021
I think @CMPunk just hugged my future son in law on national TV!@NoelleFoley
Welcome back @CMPunk #AEWRampage
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) August 21, 2021
Holy -- @CMPunk @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/897pE9WiGT
— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) August 21, 2021
This was absolutely crazy!!! Punk Is back!!!! What a Pop from the crowd @CMPunk https://t.co/0TMBEtYDCK
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 21, 2021
Well The Road Warrior pop has been officially changed to @CMPunk POP
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) August 21, 2021
Welcome back we missed you
Kudos @TonyKhan for delivering what we all wanted #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/fsEJ4jeZHn
You can view highlights from CM Punk's return by clicking here.
