CM Punk causes first-ever DQ loss on AEW Dynamite
On the first-ever AEW Dynamite on TBS, CM Punk caused a disqualification loss for MJF as he interrupted his match with Shawn Dean. This would mark the first-ever DQ loss in AEW Dynamite history.
While MJF ran outside the ring, Punk turned to The Captain and delivered a GTS. As a result, the referee awarded the win to Dean, and MJF was infuriated that Punk cost him the match.
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Seeing MJF lose by DQ surprised many fans because AEW matches almost always end with pinfalls or submissions.
Notably, AEW has mostly avoided DQ's since the company began in 2019, opting for time-limit draws instead. With that said, it seems fitting that CM Punk was part of this moment as it adds another interesting layer to his heated rivalry with MJF.
Sting praises CM Punk
During CM Punk's rivalry with MJF, the two stars have also faced off in one match. On the "Holiday Bash" edition of AEW Dynamite, The Second City Saint teamed up with Sting and Darby Allin to face The Salt of the Earth and FTR.
During an interview ahead of the bout, the WWE Hall of Famer complimented Punk and highlighted his special connection with the crowd.
“CM Punk, he’s truly amazing to me,” said Sting. “Hearing the crowd respond to him, it’s made me turn back the clock and think of all the different memorable reactions over the years to different wrestlers. I’ve especially been thinking about The Road Warriors. Animal was really big on that. He would say, ‘This guy got a huge pop, but it wasn’t a Road Warrior pop.’ That’s what Punk gets," Sting said about CM Punk. (H/T: WrestleZone)
It'll be fascinating to see how CM Punk's feud with MJF evolves. The rivalry between the two men is one of the best programs in AEW at the moment. Both men have delivered fantastic promos against one another and it's only a matter of time before they finally lock horns in a singles match.