5 reasons why CM Punk tagged Tony Khan in WWE Backstage tweet
Last week, one of the more stranger pro wrestling events of 2019 took place, and CM Punk made his return to WWE...but not really. Punk returned to WWE TV for the first time in nearly six years, but he returned on the new WWE Backstage show which airs on Tuesday nights on FS1.
Punk made it clear on Twitter that although he has technically returned to WWE TV, he works for FOX, and not for WWE, meaning a rumored in-ring return is likely not in his immediate future.
In addition to clarifying his contract status, Punk also posted a very interesting comment on Twitter, explaining that "no one" will be safe from his comments on WWE Backstage, and went as far as to tag both Vince McMahon and AEW President Tony Khan in his Tweet.
Given the above, let's take a look at 5 reasons why CM Punk tagged All Elite Wrestling's Tony Khan in his Tweet, ahead of Punk's big debut on WWE Backstage this week.
#5 To establish his pipebomb persona will be part of WWE Backstage
In addition to being recognized as a great in-ring talent, CM Punk is likely best known for the "pipebomb" promo he cut back in June of 2011. The shoot-style promo took aim at Vince McMahon and WWE executives, and even name dropped other promotions and stars such as Ring of Honor and Colt Cabana.
Following the famous promo, Punk's pipebomb persona was established, and his comment on Twitter ahead of tonight's WWE Backstage debut foreshadows that Punk's pipebomb person will very much be a part of his regular appearances on the show. On Twitter, Punk noted about the current state of pro wrestling, "There’s BAD too. I’m gonna talk about it, and no one is safe." Given Punk's comments, it's safe to say Punk will be addressing a wide range of taboo topics.