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#2. Paul Wight on CM Punk and Daniel Bryan possibly coming to AEW

Paul Wight also chimed in on the most talked-about AEW rumors doing the rounds during an interview with The Ring Report.

While Wight didn't confirm any speculation, the respected giant expressed his excitement over the possibility of working again with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.

The Big Show stated that Punk and Bryan getting invested in the AEW project would "blow the roof off the industry". He also said his former colleagues could be assets to Tony Khan's company.

"I'm excited about it. I don't really know. I've heard, of course, some backstage scuttlebutt. I'm friends with Daniel Bryan and CM Punk both. I think if either one of those guys made a serious commitment to come to AEW, they would blow the roof off the industry," Wight said. "I think both those guys are incredible talents, and they have a lot to offer any company that they join."

Wight explained that the AEW environment offers a lot of freedom for creative performers like Punk and Bryan, and he was confident about their prospects in the promotion if they chose to sign.

From a personal standpoint, Wight noted that he would love Bryan and Phil Brooks to join AEW.

"Both of them will fit and like how they're treated much more in AEW than they will anywhere else. There's a lot more freedom for guys like Daniel Bryan and CM Punk to really excel and give the fans what they love most about them," added Wight.

"Personally, from where I'm sitting," Wight continued, "I think it would be an incredible opportunity for Phil and Daniel to come here to AEW. If they do, that's fantastic."

Wight added that he is just as excited as the fans regarding all the rumors and is also waiting to see what happens in the upcoming weeks. The former WWE champion mentioned that he would also be down for a fight with Bryan and Punk if the opportunity arises in AEW.

"The fans are excited, and they want to see them, so like most of the fans, I'm sitting back with bated breath to see what happens. I'm more than happy to chokeslam or chop or knock out either one of those two guys [Laughs]. I'm looking forward to the opportunity too! [Laughs]"

The comments coming in from AEW talent pretty much confirm hints about Punk and Bryan's highly-anticipated debuts in All Elite Wrestling.