CM Punk is rumored to possess “veto power” over individuals involved in AEW Collision events, according to recent reports.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reveals that Punk’s influence extends to deciding who can be present at these events, with speculation that he played a role in preventing Christopher Daniels, AEW’s Head of Talent Relations, from attending. Dave Meltzer wrote,
“Collision was considered his show and evidently whether explicit or just in practice, when Daniels was no longer allowed to come, it was clear he had veto power over who could be there. The company had been generally careful not to book people who would upset him on that show and that was well known.”
This revelation has sparked discussions about Punk’s backstage control and its potential implications.
This alleged power to veto backstage presence has led to instances where wrestlers like Adam Page, Matt Hardy, and Daniels were sent home from Collision events. Punk’s recent comedic jab at Adam Page in a promo has also garnered attention, as he labeled Page a “peg warmer” for merchandise sales, prompting an apology from Punk via text message.
