All Elite Wrestling has announced that it has terminated its contract with wrestler CM Punk, AKA Phillip Brooks, effective immediately. The decision was made after an internal investigation into a backstage incident that occurred involving Punk at AEW All In London on August 27.

“Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions,” said CEO Tony Khan in a statement where he took responsibility for the termination. “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.”

According to AEW’s statement, the decision was made following consultation with the AEW Discipline Committee and external legal counsel, who unanimously recommended that CM Punk should be terminated with cause.

…