QT Marshall is dishing out the details on his one-on-one showdown with CM Punk during an episode of AEW Dynamite back in November 2021. During a recent interview with The Metro, Marshall reflected on sharing the ring with the wrestling icon in Punks hometown of Chicagoand it turns out, their in-ring chemistry was all business and no buddy-buddy vibes.
He just wanted to work a bad guy in his hometown, Marshall explained. We really didnt communicate too much before the match, and we just went out there, and we just had a good old wrestling match.
Marshall hinted at the bigger picture behind Punks time in AEW, revealing the possible trust issues that clouded his run. I think coming into this company, and I think it showed with how he left the company as well, he probably had a lot of trust issues with a lot of people. Him and I were never friends, but at the same time, I knew what my goal was and what his goal was for that night, and I just had a great time with it.
Despite the lack of personal rapport, Marshall said familiarity with Punks style helped him pull off the live match seamlessly. Luckily, Ive been watching CM Punk matches for 10 years, 15 years, and he really doesnt change what he does. So it kind of helped out a lot as well. But having the trust to go out there and on live TV with somebody like that at such a high level, to just know that, Hey, thats your job. I do take pride in that.
Its clear QT Marshall isnt holding back when it comes to his experience wrestling CM Punk, offering a unique glimpse into what its like to share the ring with one of wrestlings most talked-about stars. Whether its trust issues or in-ring chemistry, this match was more than just a storylineit was a masterclass in delivering under pressure. Love him or hate him, Punks legacy still sparks conversation, and Marshalls perspective just adds more fuel to the fire.
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