At AEW All Out, it was clobberin’ time for the first time in seven years.
CM Punk made his return to the ring in a buzzworthy match against former AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin. The two fan-favorites have been on a collision course since Punk made his AEW debut at “The First Dance.” On Sunday, the time for talk was over, and when it was all said and done, Punk stood tall.
What a moment – @CMPunk vs @DarbyAllin #AEWAllOut pic.twitter.com/hCaCtCAgvo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2021
Punk looked like he hadn’t missed a step, though the match marked his first in-ring action since he left WWE. Allin threw everything he had at Punk, and he put his body on the line all match long. At the end of the bout, Allin simply couldn’t kick out of the Go To Sleep.
The Best in the World! @CMPunk wins in his first match back in 7 years! #AEWAllOut pic.twitter.com/SOpg6VsYWL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2021
After the match, Punk shook hands with both Allin and Sting.
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