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Do AEW NEED CM Punk?
A lot of people think CM Punk is returning to wrestling this Sunday night - but do AEW need him? Luke and Denise break down the biggest news story from the week and answer your Patreon mailbag questions!
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00:35 - Intro
02:26 - Do AEW NEED CM Punk?
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25:43 - Mailbag
1:09:03 - Hyperchats
1:15:14 - Outro
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