6 CM Punk forbidden door matches that are possible with AEW

#1 CM Punk vs. Will Ospreay

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— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) July 7, 2021

When interviewed by many different outlets, CM Punk has stated a few competitors as dream matches for him. One of the names that typically comes up is the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay. The reasons for Punk's interest are very clear when you watch Ospreay in the ring.

"The Aerial Assassin" has made a name for himself as one of the most extraordinary high flyers to ever step foot in a wrestling ring. The things that Ospreay is able to do in the squared circle have never been seen before or performed better. He has incredible speed and has become versatile over the years as well.

Will Ospreay can trade strikes with Kota Ibushi, go hold for hold with Zack Sabre Jr. and pull out grueling long-form epics with Kazuchika Okada. CM Punk has always called himself "The Best In The World", while Will Ospreay has garnered that same type of praise through sheer will and amazing performances over the past few years.

Will Ospreay: “Before I was champ, CM Punk said he’d like to face Will Ospreay. Now I have the biggest prize in pro-wrestling, so if you really want to prove you were the best in the world and not the best of a bad bunch, come over here and try and take this.”

— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) April 5, 2021

CM Punk may be returning to professional wrestling with a chip on his shoulder. Due to how long he has been out of wrestling, Punk has had to hear a lot of fans and pundits to demean his body of work. The appreciation for what he was able to accomplish has been diminished by many who may be bitter with the way he walked away from the business.

Will Ospreay's love for professional wrestling is undeniable. He has worked through painful injuries to his neck and other body parts to get to the top of the industry. Ospreay had to relinquish the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and may be looking to regain the crown of "The Best In The World" as soon as he gets back. Clashing with CM Punk could present his biggest opportunity yet.

This contest would be a confrontation between two extremely versatile performers. CM Punk has had many outstanding bouts with AJ Styles, who mirrors a lot of what Ospreay is as a performer. The action, storytelling and drama that these two men could create would be breathtaking. That is why Will Ospreay is the biggest forbidden door match possible in AEW for CM Punk.