Tony Khan terminates CM Punk's AEW contract

**Ben Rodrigues** · 09-01-2023, 04:50 PM

Reflecting on the three threads about CM Punk, it's clear that people have chosen sides and no amount of debating will change anyone's mind.

Rrgardless of what we think of him, watching him accept that award it's clear he's won at life. He's happily married,baccomplished his dreams, has friends who love him and obtained the respect/"seal of approval" of the wrestling legends he grew up admiring.

He also appears to be happy that he's been able to impart advice to younger wrestlers who are willing to take it on and with the positive impact he's has on the lives of his fans. It's clear he wanted to give back to the business as someone who's drawn money by providingbadvice like those before him did for him (there's an interview with Hobbs who talks about CM Punk sitting down with him after every match and reviewing his with him work). Alas, not everyone is going to be receptive.

It's a bigger conversation around human needs/values. If you're someone who's highest values are needing to feel certainty along with important and you have this guy come in who is influential and in many ways minimises your work/contributions you're going to feel threatened and want to do what you can to fulfil/restore those needs. On the other hand, if your highest needs/values are more around growth you might be more receptive to what Punk has to offer.

I've oversimplified this but I can empathise with how some of the "AEW Originals" might be feeling.

09-01-2023, 04:50 PM	#11
Ben Rodrigues Posts: 1,798	Reflecting on the three threads about CM Punk, it's clear that people have chosen sides and no amount of debating will change anyone's mind. Rrgardless of what we think of him, watching him accept that award it's clear he's won at life. He's happily married,baccomplished his dreams, has friends who love him and obtained the respect/"seal of approval" of the wrestling legends he grew up admiring. He also appears to be happy that he's been able to impart advice to younger wrestlers who are willing to take it on and with the positive impact he's has on the lives of his fans. It's clear he wanted to give back to the business as someone who's drawn money by providingbadvice like those before him did for him (there's an interview with Hobbs who talks about CM Punk sitting down with him after every match and reviewing his with him work). Alas, not everyone is going to be receptive. It's a bigger conversation around human needs/values. If you're someone who's highest values are needing to feel certainty along with important and you have this guy come in who is influential and in many ways minimises your work/contributions you're going to feel threatened and want to do what you can to fulfil/restore those needs. On the other hand, if your highest needs/values are more around growth you might be more receptive to what Punk has to offer. I've oversimplified this but I can empathise with how some of the "AEW Originals" might be feeling.