In a recent revelation, Fuego Del Sol, the luchador, shared that CM Punk personally reached out to him after he made public his exit from AEW.
Fuego Del Sol’s journey with AEW came to an end on July 1st, following his announcement on June 22nd. He had initially signed a one-year contract with AEW, which had the provision for three separate option years after the first year.
However, it came to light earlier this year that AEW chose not to pick up his next option year. Upon sharing the news of his departure, Fuego Del Sol received an outpouring of support from various quarters.
He took to his YouTube channel to discuss his exit and shed light on the numerous stars who reached out to him after his announcement.
CM Punk: Gesture of Support
Among the many names that contacted Fuego Del Sol, CM Punk’s gesture stood out. Fuego Del Sol expressed his initial shock upon learning about his release.
He shared in a recent video, “I called a few friends and family and let them know the situation and I got to work on my announcement video of my departure.”
Following the release of his announcement video, Fuego Del Sol was inundated with heartwarming messages from friends, fans, and fellow AEW wrestlers.
Notable names that reached out included Sammy Guevara, Lance Archer, The Young Bucks, Brian Cage, Ariya Daivari, CM Punk, and Danny Garcia.
CM Punk’s Own Journey
It’s worth noting that CM Punk himself recently parted ways with AEW. The former world champion’s release took place back on September 2nd.
There has been much speculation about Punk’s next move, especially with rumours suggesting a possible return to WWE. However, recent reports indicate that WWE has ‘turned Punk down’.
FAQ
- Who is Fuego Del Sol?
- Fuego Del Sol is a luchador who recently announced his departure from AEW.
- When did Fuego Del Sol announce his exit from AEW?
- He made the announcement on June 22, with his official departure date being July 1.
- Who are some of the AEW stars that reached out to Fuego Del Sol post his announcement?
- Notable names include Sammy Guevara, Lance Archer, The Young Bucks, Brian Cage, Ariya Daivari, CM Punk, and Danny Garcia.
- What’s the recent update on CM Punk?
- CM Punk was released from AEW on September 2. There are speculations about his return to WWE, but recent reports suggest WWE has declined him.
