AEW stars react to CM Punk's announcement on Rampage

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CM Punk announced earlier on AEW Rampage that he's injured.

Earlier on Rampage, AEW World Champion CM Punk set the record straight regarding his title reign and the rumors about his current physical condition.

Last Wednesday on Dynamite, Punk, with Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler of FTR, were victorious against The Gunn Club (Austin & Colten) and Max Caster of The Acclaimed. Post-match, Punk was seen limping, which quickly sparked speculation that he was injured.

On the latest episode of Rampage, The Second City Saint addressed the crowd. Punk said he'd have to undergo surgery and won't be able to defend the title regularly. However, he added that he'd come back stronger, faster, and better.

Several AEW stars reacted to Punk's announcement, with the majority sending well-wishes to the champion.

AEW Women's Champion Thunder Rosa, Dustin Rhodes, and Lee Moriarty sent positive wishes for The Second City Saint's upcoming surgery.

Thunder Rosa

@thunderrosa22

Heal fast, comeback soon Champ.
@CMPunk Best in The World! twitter.com/AEW/status/153…

All Elite Wrestling

@AEW

Just a bump in the road for #AEW World Champion @CMPunk; he WILL be back! Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on @tntdrama right now!

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Just a bump in the road for #AEW World Champion @CMPunk; he WILL be back! Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on @tntdrama right now! https://t.co/MNq1SuH9ql

Heal fast, comeback soon Champ.
@CMPunk Best in The World! twitter.com/AEW/status/153…

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Dustin Rhodes

@dustinrhodes

Make no mistake..... @CMPunk is tough as nails. See ya soon. #AEWRampage

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Make no mistake..... @CMPunk is tough as nails. See ya soon. #AEWRampage https://t.co/LEiYKZz2i6

🐯 TAIGASTYLE

@theleemoriarty

Get well soon, Punk.

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Get well soon, Punk.

Meanwhile, Dax Harwood posted a photo of himself, Punk, and tag-team partner Cash Wheeler, wearing a Bret Hart shirt, as they are huge Hart fans.

Uncle Dax FTR

@DaxFTR

CMFTR

We’ll hold it down until you come back.

Til the wheels fall off.

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We’ll hold it down until you come back.

Til the wheels fall off.

❌❌🌈 https://t.co/NhBL7SQPfv

Referee Aubrey Edwards didn't hide her emotions upon watching the announcement.

Aubrey Edwards

@RefAubrey

🥺

#AEWRampage

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🥺😢😭

#AEWRampage

You can check the results of today's Rampage here.

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CM Punk won't relinquish title, new interim AEW World Champion to be decided on Dynamite

CM Punk didn't say he'd vacate the title despite announcing he's injured and would undergo surgery. Instead, there'll be a battle royale next Wednesday on Dynamite.

The winner of the battle royale will face new #1 contender Jon Moxley, who's undefeated in 2022 (7-0), in the main event of the said program.

AEW on TV

@AEWonTV

#AEWDynamite Battle Royale winner will face @JonMoxley for a shot at the Interim AEW World Championship

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#AEWDynamite Battle Royale winner will face @JonMoxley for a shot at the Interim AEW World Championship 👀 https://t.co/QBcCHIswSc

Afterward, the ultimate winner of the Dynamite main event will go after the interim AEW World Championship at Forbidden Door on June 26.

After Punk's unfortunate announcement, it'll be interesting to see who becomes the new interim AEW World Champion.

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