Jim Ross: CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley Is Arguably AEW’s Biggest Main Event Ever

Jim Ross is excited for CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley. 

Last Wednesday on AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion CM Punk made his return to television after being sidelined with a foot injury. Punk appeared at the end of the show, running off the Jericho Appreciation Society before standing face-to-face with AEW Interim World Champion Jon Moxley. 

Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, AEW announcer Jim Ross weighed in on Punk’s return. 

“I knew he was in the building,” said Ross. “I saw him briefly, earlier in the day, in the trainer’s room, getting some attention. He sure has been missed, there is no doubt about it. The crowd’s reaction would indicate the same. They are ready to see him. I still don’t know how healthy the guy is. I asked on air ‘has he been cleared to wrestle?’ Nobody knew. He will be cleared. He’s under good doctor’s care. This process has been ongoing. He’s still in the process of healing as far as I’m concerned, until I get word that he’s 100%, I’m going to play it by ear. He’s a tough guy. Everyone wants to see him and Moxley beat the shit out of each other. You can count your bottom dollar that’s what they’re going to do. They both have that pride. It’s going to be, arguably, the biggest main event we’ve ever had considering all the ramifications going in and injuries and all these things. I’m excited about calling that match. I think it’s going to be fun as hell.”

Punk vs. Moxley has not officially been announced but Tony Khan stated multiple times that the plan was to unify the AEW World Title and AEW Interim World Title when Punk was healthy. 

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