CM PUNK BREAKS THE INTERNET & HE GETS AN APOLOGY

Down 4 the Count

Summary

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss CM Punk's recent interview and share their thoughts on it. They talk about how Punk remained calm and open during the interview and how he discussed various topics, including his experience in AEW and the incident with Jungle Boy. They also touch on the lack of professionalism in AEW and the need for structure and respect in the locker room. The hosts reflect on their previous opinions of Punk and apologize for misjudging him. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry, also known as Jungle Boy. They analyze the events leading up to the altercation, including the disagreement over a stunt and the backstage politics involved. They also discuss CM Punk's return to wrestling and his relationship with WWE. The hosts highlight the lack of medical support for wrestlers in AEW compared to WWE and the negotiations that took place for CM Punk's return. Overall, they emphasize the importance of understanding CM Punk's personality and intentions. In this part of the conversation, Alexis and TIFF discuss their initial misjudgment of CM Punk and their surprise at learning that his pipe bomb promo was scripted. They also discuss the lack of structure and continuity in AEW and the importance of focusing on numbers and ratings in the TV business. They share their satisfaction in being proven right about their criticisms of AEW and express their desire for the company to improve and compete with WWE.

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