3 Reasons MJF should defeat former WWE Champion CM Punk on AEW Dynamite

MJF and CM Punk have teased a match over the past few months, and the Salt of the Earth has finally agreed to face the Straight Edge Superstar on Dynamite.

Punk and Friedman are on opposite ends of the fan support spectrum. The former WWE Champion is still one of the biggest draws in wrestling, even after being away for seven years. On the other hand, the 25 year-old Friedman is one of the most hated stars in AEW.

The showdown between the two will likely continue for quite some time, but the younger MJF should definitely end up victorious in the end. This list will delve into three reasons why the Salt of the Earth should defeat CM Punk.

3. CM Punk win streak breaking at the hands of MJF would allow the feud to evolve

CM Punk is currently undefeated in AEW, and this can be seen as both good and bad. Punk's undefeated streak has generally involved wrestling weaker opponents or gaining wins over wrestlers that need to be built up.

Punk defeating Wardlow and Shawn Spears as a result of MJF avoiding the fight did little for both losing men. Wardlow's hot streak was brought to an end by Punk, and even though the War Dog looked powerful, his winning streak can't be used any longer in his own build.

Wardlow certainly didn't need his streak, but it set him apart from other wrestlers. As for Shawn Spears, he was squashed by Punk in a matter of seconds.

Without a streak, AEW won't need to feel like CM Punk needs to be protected any longer. This would allow him to move on to matches and feuds more worthwhile instead of wrestling the likes of QT Marshall to keep up appearances. Punk would also have nothing to lose, making him far more dangerous.

2. CM Punk has nothing to gain out of defeating MJF

CM Punk is a five-time WWE Champion and the 19th WWE Triple Crown Champion. The Chicago-born wrestler has also won numerous awards alongside multiple championship belts. Not to mention the length of his career, which clocks in around 16 years (minus his seven year hiatus).

At this stage, a win over Friedman would do little to bolster his career. Punk has achieved so much already, and at this point should be giving deserving wrestlers a high profile win instead of burying them.

While a run as AEW Champion could benefit Punk, right now fans are slowly starting to lose interest. Cheers for the Best in the World have slowly begun to quiet down. A shocking defeat would be exactly what is needed to wake fans up.

1. Defeating CM Punk will give MJF another victory over a legend

Love him or hate him, MJF is a breakout talent and the future of professional wrestling. Wrestling is not just about matches, but about all the characters we love and those we love to hate as well.

Friedman has successfully cracked the code to being a great heel in wrestling. While the young star does possess impressive in-ring skills, he still runs away from one too many fights.

At 25, he also has far more to gain out of defeating Punk than losing to him. Even if the crowd ends up booing the result, coming out victorious would solidify Friedman's future as a star.