5 reasons why now is the perfect time for CM Punk to sign with AEW

#4 AEW is here for the long term

No music needed 🙌 A walkout for the history books #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/cs0lN08yWc

— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) August 19, 2021

CM Punk may have turned down AEW more than a year ago for a variety of reasons, though it varies. According to Konnan, it was primarily about the money he wanted.

"I do remember when I was negotiating with AEW, and they were telling me about him. They were telling me that he was asking for like an astronomical amount of money. They really wanted to work with him," said Konnan.

CM Punk's story differs but let's not dig up the past and instead look to the future. Because it indeed lies with AEW. The promotion only seems to be growing with the premiere of Rampage on TBS and the multiple hours of Dark and Dark: Elevation on Elevation besides its flagship show, Dynamite.

Just wanna point out that @HoganKnowsBest3 was on @aew Elevation & Dark this week. That’s the tweet. #HottestFlame 💙🔥 pic.twitter.com/qhyVCY6gJb

— The 🇨🇺💎 (@DiamanteLAX) August 18, 2021

They have managed to survive and grow their business during the Pandemic with no crowds thanks to innovative productions and cinematic matches. The company is living up to the 'Elite' name in more ways than one.

Starting a new promotion is always risky, and perhaps, CM Punk was aware of that at the time, but this is mere speculation. If anything, the growing roster, dedication to real storylines, and building characters might have been the linchpin for The Voice of the Voiceless reportedly signing with AEW.