Jim Ross Thinks AEW Needs CM Punk

The saga of CM Punk and All Elite Wrestling is set to rumble on, with Punk’s recent frustrated Instagram story post seemingly reigniting apparent feelings of disquiet between Punk and sections of the AEW locker room.

Despite what opinions you may have of Punk's conduct, it can’t be denied that he is still a bankable star, and there is a ton of money left waiting on the table should Punk return to the company for all manner of in-ring feuds.

One person who feels that AEW still needs CM Punk is AEW announcer Jim Ross, with JR saying the following about Punk on the Grilling JR podcast:

“I think it sold out,” said JR when talking of the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II. “Rafael [Morffi] called me, and I said, ‘How are things going, tickets sales-wise?’ He mentioned to me that the Toronto show had sold out. That’s good. Good for the home team. All good stuff, baby. But anyway, sell-outs, good. Anytime you get a sell-out, you’re doing something right. I think we’re doing something right. I just got a feeling that big things are on the way. Getting everybody healthy again and back on the roster again is important. Of course, the whole question is gonna centre around [will] CM Punk ever be back. I’m one of those guys that believe he will be back. We’ll see. I think AEW needs CM Punk because of his star power, and he brings… with controversy creates cash, and he’s certainly controversial. I’m a big fan of Phil’s. We’ll see how it works out. I’m optimistic and positive.”

Punk last wrestled for AEW at All Out in September 2022.

H/T: Fightful