5 reasons why CM Punk should beat MJF on AEW Dynamite and continue his undefeated run

CM Punk's inclusion and active participation in the AEW has been a legitimate game-changer for the promotion's ratings. Ever since his electrifying debut, the Second City Saint has been on quite a roll, going up against the best homegrown stars on the All Elite roster.

Punk has defeated formidable wrestlers like Darby Allin and Eddie Kingston, and has even managed to pull off a win over Wardlow. Now, MJF is the latest in a line of All Elite superstars to go up against the veteran.

The feud between CM Punk and MJF has been brewing for a while now. With MJF delaying the inevitable fight every chance he gets, Punk has had to go through a number of The Pinnacle members. Things finally heated up to boiling point on Beach Break, when MJF ambushed the veteran with his group and declared a showdown in Punk's hometown of Chicago.

The fight between the two megastars is sure to draw major attention in the wrestling community. While fans heatedly debate who should win the showdown, there are quite a few points in favor of Punk emerging as the victor.

In this article, we look at five reasons why CM Punk should win against MJF and remain unbeaten in AEW.

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#5 CM Punk has demonstrated an unwavering drive to win even when the odds are against him

On his journey to take down the Pinnacle leader, CM Punk has had to go through a number of wrestlers from the group. However, one particular bout stands out, simply for the sheer courage that Punk displayed.

The match between Wardlow and the Second City Saint looked quite one-sided right from the get-go. Mr. Mayhem's hulking figure was intimidating enough to scare most wrestlers, if not all.

Punk was subjected to a solid amount of punishment during the course of the match. However, his indomitable spirit led him to pull off a cheeky win over the Pinnacle member.

This is an example of the odds the former WWE veteran is willing to defy in his bid to win. A wrestler like Punk should not be going down easy. In this particular case against MJF, Punk should not be going down at all even if his opponent pulls off his dirty moves.

#4 Losing against MJF would drastically diminish CM Punk's star power

CM Punk has been in the wrestling industry for decades. The extensive career he has had so far has garnered widespread acclaim in the wrestling community, along with earning him a cult fan following. No one can deny his hand in legitimizing AEW as a serious contender against WWE.

On the other end of the spectrum, MJF is a homegrown AEW star. The young wrestler has proven himself to have incredible potential on the mic, bringing a despicable heel to life on screen. Furthermore, his in-ring skills are also not to be ignored, as seen in his fight against Darby Allin.

Even on objective comparison, CM Punk is definitely the star with a bigger following. The star power that Punk brings to the table is simply legendary. Conclusively, a loss against MJF would affect that star power drastically.

Tony Khan would obviously like to do what's best for business, and taking down Punk's star power just to build MJF seems unlikely. This might play a major role in the match between the two, and tip the scales in favor of the veteran.

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#3 MJF might not be staying in AEW permanently, unlike CM Punk

It is no secret that MJF has dropped a lot of hints about leaving AEW for greener pastures after his contract expires. While fans aren't sure if Maxwell is just playing his heel character or legitimately threatening to switch promotions, the fact remains that the Dynamite Diamond Ring winner could possibly join WWE in 2024.

CM Punk, on the other hand, has fractured relations with Vince McMahon's company. Considering the value of the Straight-Edge superstar, it is unlikely that Punk will be leaving AEW for any other promotion.

Following that logic, MJF gaining momentum by defeating Punk will not pay off for the promotion in the long run. It follows that the Second City Saint coming out on top in Chicago will probably be the more feasible option.

#2 CM Punk has an unbeaten record in AEW

So far, CM Punk has been on a dream run in AEW. Even after facing the best wrestlers on Tony Khan's roster, the second city saint has managed to stay undefeated. While unbeaten streaks like this are nothing new in wrestling promotions, they serve an important function. These streaks are eventually broken to set up new wrestlers as formidable contenders.

However, there seems to be a reasonable argument that MJF is simply not the right person to warrant the honor of ending Punk's unbeaten streak. While MJF has shown a lot of potential both on the mic and inside the ring, there are a multitude of other ways to build the homegrown superstar.

The Second City Saint sacrificing his unbeaten streak for MJF just does not make sense at this point.

CM Punk would definitely like to hold on to his undefeated streak in AEW for as long as possible. When the time comes, Tony Khan can use Punk as a springboard to launch a potential big player on the All Elite roster as a future investment.

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#1 CM Punk is a big enough draw to take down MJF convincingly

Be it by fair play or foul, MJF has managed to pull a lot of upsets in matches against AEW's big shots. The most notable among these wins was his shady victory over Darby Allin last year, where he used his Dynamite Diamond ring to knock down Darby and pin him.

These victories have allowed MJF to build himself up as one of the most prominent heels in AEW. However, CM Punk entering the scene to feud with Maxwell might spell disaster for the latter. Punk is definitely one of the biggest names in AEW currently, and a big enough star to take down the Salt of the Earth.

It is worth noting that CM punk is a babyface right now, which implies that a win over MJF will definitely not come through any unfair means. This might be a rare opportunity for an AEW star to finally take down the talkative Maxwell convincingly.