"He doesn’t want WWE to have him" - Twitterverse erupts as rumors surface on Tony Khan not releasing 3-time World Heavyweight Champion from AEW

The Twitterverse is seemingly upset with Tony Khan's decision not to utilize the former WWE World Champion in AEW after a recent report came to light.The former world champion in question, CM Punk, has been away from action since the infamous 'Brawl Out' incident in September last year. While he has been spotted sparingly at other events, there is no news of him returning to Tony Khan's roster anytime soon.A recent report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter also confirmed that as of now, Tony Khan has no creative plans to utilize the Second City Saint. Furthermore, the report also claimed that Punk would not be released anytime soon either.As expected, fans were not pleased with the news. Many took to Twitter to express their frustrations.Jared Searcy@Searcy306@WrestlePurists (Nothing changed this week. Check back next week. )38@WrestlePurists (Nothing changed this week. Check back next week. )Mikey 3️⃣count@Mikey_3count@WrestlePurists Bruh “on ice” until he is 100% cleared and fit and then all of a sudden we will hear rumours of a return. @WrestlePurists Bruh “on ice” until he is 100% cleared and fit and then all of a sudden we will hear rumours of a return. 😂John Raffaele@JohnRaffaele14@WrestlePurists If everyone in the locker room says ok I’d bring him back as a mega heel@WrestlePurists If everyone in the locker room says ok I’d bring him back as a mega heelZappit@Zapdraws@WrestlePurists I mean, there’s a very clear return storyline here: Punk was teaming with FTR before his injury. FTR is taking time off now. Wouldn’t you know it? The Elite are the Trios Champions.It’s right there.2@WrestlePurists I mean, there’s a very clear return storyline here: Punk was teaming with FTR before his injury. FTR is taking time off now. Wouldn’t you know it? The Elite are the Trios Champions.It’s right there.TM*@PressBox3213@WrestlePurists Well he is injured so no point &amp; second the story line against Omega/Bucks even MJF is right there when he is healthy.@WrestlePurists Well he is injured so no point &amp; second the story line against Omega/Bucks even MJF is right there when he is healthy.Mr.Stink@Wrestlemark69@WrestlePurists Hes coming twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2@WrestlePurists Hes coming twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/WHcWqm1KzAWrestle_Real@wrestle_real@WrestlePurists If true its silly by TK. The man's not getting any younger lol@WrestlePurists If true its silly by TK. The man's not getting any younger lolKasun Rulzz@realpunkfan@WrestlePurists king will be back , better late than never1@WrestlePurists king will be back , better late than neverCC@sheslaydaily@WrestlePurists If you don’t have any ideas for cm punk, then you’re the problem. He’s their #1 draw and merch seller. Seems like Tony doesn’t want him, but he doesn’t want wwe to have him either.271@WrestlePurists If you don’t have any ideas for cm punk, then you’re the problem. He’s their #1 draw and merch seller. Seems like Tony doesn’t want him, but he doesn’t want wwe to have him either.Amhlilhaus@amhlilhaus@WrestlePurists LolAnyone who thinks this is incredibly gullible@WrestlePurists LolAnyone who thinks this is incredibly gullibleTony Khan previously acknowledged the impact CM Punk has had on AEWWhile fans are divided on wanting the Second City Saint back in the Jacksonville-based Promotion, the All Elite president himself has commented positively on Punk's impact on the company.Considering his candid behavior, CM Punk is quite a controversial figure in the pro-wrestling community. While his words and actions at the All Out media scrum last year proved to be a setback for the brand, Tony Khan has not shied away from acknowledging Punk's importance while speaking on the Maggie and Perloff Show.&quot;I haven't been able to talk about CM Punk recently. I definitely think everything he has done in AEW has been great, and he's been out injured. But he's been one of the great stars in AEW,&quot; said Khan. (H/T Wrestling Inc.)Drainmaker 🌧️ 💵@DrainBamagerWON: Right now from the CM Punk side, the belief is that Tony Khan has put Punk on ice for now, as there are no ideas to use him that have been presented, but there’s been no talk at all of late to release him either.26213WON: Right now from the CM Punk side, the belief is that Tony Khan has put Punk on ice for now, as there are no ideas to use him that have been presented, but there’s been no talk at all of late to release him either. https://t.co/YgxNlBr51iPunk's injury at All Out 2022 makes it doubtful that fans will see him return to action soon. It remains to be seen what the future holds for him in the pro-wrestling business.Do you want to see CM Punk back in action? Sound off in the comments section below!

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