NFL Rumors: Packers-Chris Jones trade, Lions surprise, Steelers hometown signing
NFL Rumors: A proposed Packers-Chris Jones trade, Lions working on a surprise contract extension, Steelers bring a hometown kid back to Pittsburgh.
2023-09-03 08:29
Mukesh Ambani succession plan: The new generation taking over from Asia’s richest man
Mukesh Ambani, who heads India's biggest business empire, is preparing to hand over the reins to his children.
2023-09-03 07:49
Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive
Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.
2023-09-03 06:58
Seth Rollins thoughts on a CM Punk WWE return resurface after AEW firing
Top wrestling star CM Punk, real name Phil Brooks has been fired by All Elite Wrestling following a fight with fellow wrestler Jack Perry at the All In show at Wembley Stadium last Sunday. The 44-year-old returned to AEW earlier this year after overcoming an injury but it came under a cloud of controversy following his comments and a subsequent fight 12 months ago with The Elite at All Out 2022. Punk, as the top star in the company, was given his own show 'Collision' upon his return and began a storyline where he was declaring himself the 'Real World Champion.' However, things reportedly turned sour upon Punk's return with reports of several disagreements breaking out between him and other wrestlers including Jack Perry, who made a thinly veiled comment about Punk at Wembley on Sunday which sparked an incident backstage between the pair. Now in a statement released by AEW, the company has confirmed that his contract has been terminated: "All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has terminated the wrestler and employment agreements between Philip Brooks (CM Punk) and AEW with cause, effective immediately. The termination was confirmed today by Tony Khan, CEO, General Manager and Head of Creative of AEW. "The termination follows a weeklong internal investigation of an incident occurring backstage at AEW – All In London on Sunday, August 27. Following the investigation, the AEW Discipline Committee met and later convented with outside legal counsel before making a unanimous recommendation to Khan that CM Punk be terminated with cause." In addition, AEW's co-founder and owner Tony Khan said: "Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions. The termination of his AEW contracts with cause is ultimately my decision, and mine alone. Of course, I wish I didn’t have to share this news, which may come as a disappointment to many of our fans. Nevertheless, I am making the decision in the best interests of the many amazing people who make AEW possible every week – our talent, staff, venue operators and many others whose efforts are unsung but essential to bringing our fans great shows on television and at arenas and stadiums throughout the world." Talk has immediately sparked debate as to what Punk will do next with many speculating that he could return to WWE, a company he walked out on in 2014. Earlier this year, the current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins was asked for his thoughts on Punk returning to his former employer. Speaking to journalist Nick Hausman, Rollins said: "Philly Phil, stay away. Stay away, you cancer, get away from me forever. I don't like Phil. I don't like Phil, he's a jerk. Did we just figure that out? Everybody in the room is like, ‘did he say that?' Yeah, he's a jerk. Come on. We figured it out over there, we knew it over here. I don't want him back. Go do something else. Bye bye. See you later.” Punk's last match for AEW was to open the start of the record-breaking All In show at Wembley where he successfully defended the 'Real World Championship' against Samoa Joe. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-03 06:57
For at least a day, all the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett
From Key West, Florida, and beyond, the world became an extension of Jimmy Buffett's musical kingdom of “Margaritaville.”
2023-09-03 06:27
DeSantis' redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says
A judge says that a Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution
2023-09-03 06:21
Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation
Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.
2023-09-03 06:17
3 Phillies players on the September roster who don't deserve to play this postseason
These three Philadelphia Phillies players will be the odd men out on a team trying to win another NL Pennant.
2023-09-03 05:58
AEW fires CM Punk: All In incident the last straw in tumultuous tenure
All Elite Wrestling announced they have fired CM Punk with cause following a backstage physical confrontation with Jack Perry at the company's big All In event.
2023-09-03 05:48
Jackson Arnold sends warning to Dillon Gabriel in Oklahoma debut
Oklahoma freshman quarterback Jackson Arnold entered in relief of Dillon Gabriel in a blowout win over Arkansas State and showed what he could bring to the program in the near future.
2023-09-03 05:23
Mauricio Pochettino calls for patience after Chelsea fall to Nottingham Forest defeat
Mauricio Pochettino pleads for patience from Chelsea fans after the defeat to Nottingham Forest.
2023-09-03 04:21
Roasting Beef: Texas-Rice field temperature is truly hellacious
The field of play between Rice and Texas at DKR is hotting that a skillet cooking a sizzling concoction of rice and beef meat. Keep an eye on Bevo, Arch and JT, y'all!
2023-09-03 04:21
