Cash Wheeler discusses decision to forgo match against CM Punk
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
On June 22, 2026, Cash Wheeler of AEW explained his choice not to wrestle CM Punk when given the opportunity. He revealed that he decided against the singles match to avoid overshadowing ongoing storylines, believing it was a better decision for Punk to face Penta instead. Wheeler acknowledged his interest in eventually pursuing singles matches but emphasized that it would likely occur after his career with FTR as a tag team concludes, focusing on indie wrestling for enjoyment.
- •Wheeler recounted turning down a match with Punk due to storyline concerns.
- •Punk ended up facing Penta on AEW Dynamite instead.
- •Wheeler expressed interest in singles matches after retiring from TV wrestling.
- •His potential indie run would be driven by passion for wrestling.
- 2:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Cash Wheeler Recalls Canceled Singles Match With CM Punk
"Cash Wheeler has detailed why he chose not to wrestle CM Punk when he was given the opportunity to do so in AEW.
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