CM PUNK AEW DEBUT REACTION! | AEW Rampage: The First Dance

When I was 13 years old, CM Punk walked out of WWE. Out of all the storylines set up in the 2014 Royal Rumble, I was most fascinated to see Punk's next step, as him against the authority intrigued me. I tuned into RAW the next night stoked to see CM Punk. It never happened. One month later, reports surfaced that he was "expected to return" at a March 2014 RAW in Chicago. I had my doubts, and when Paul Heyman walked out to Cult of Personality, I cried for an hour.

Life goes on. I went through high school, followed my dream career to college, and work everyday to ensure I get to cover the two things I love most for a living: comic book movies and pro wrestling. Here I am, 21 years old, a freelance journalist for two major publications that cover each of the aforementioned subjects. I have an undying passion for both, but there are certain moments in time that spike my love for them.

Seth Rollins cashing in Money in the Bank in the main event of WrestleMania. Cap wielding Mjlonir in a packed Avengers: Endgame theater on opening night.

CM Punk returning to professional wrestling.

Unlike the first two, I had the foresight to catch this one on camera, and was privileged to experience a moment in time with two of my best friends.

No fancy camera. No wizardry edits. Just raw passion, emotion, and genuine love. Enjoy.

**Footage of CM Punk's debut is property of All Elite Wrestling.**