Even before AEW existed, members of the Elite frequently put easter eggs in YouTube videos, Tweets, or elsewhere as little bread crumbs for fans to follow. With so many rumors out there regarding new AEW signees, fans have been pointing out possible easter eggs on AEW programming as of late. We’ve compiled the most notable of these below.
AEW Teasing CM Punk On Dynamite The Last 2 Weeks
For the last two weeks, fans have been pointing out possible references to CM Punk on Dynamite. Last week, the most notable tease of CM Punk heading to AEW was a backstage segment with Darby Allin, when he slowly and dramatically delivered the line “Best in the World.” Fans have noted other teases of Punk on that show, however.
It was noted that Nick Jackson did Punk’s running knee and bulldog out of the corner combo during the 10-man Elite vs Dark Order match. Some fans have noted that MJF’s promo to Chris Jericho at the end of last week’s show was very similar to the first few lines of Punk’s famous Pipe Bomb promo as well.
“As you sit there in more pain than you’ve ever been in your entire life, I need you to listen to me,” MJF said.
“John Cena, while you lay there hopefully as uncomfortable as you can possibly can be, I want you to listen to me,” Punk said during his Pipe Bomb promo.
This week, many fans pointed out that Kenny Omega was wearing a Cookie Monster t-shirt. Punk has previously said that the CM in his name can stand for Cookie Monster, in addition to other things. Joe Pearl Tweeted out Punk’s comments and how they relate to Cookie Monster.
Other Easter Eggs On Dynamite
Other Easter Eggs some fans have been pointing out include the following:
- Doc Gallows wearing a robe – possible Ric Flair reference?
- The Young Bucks wearing flowery attire – possible Bray Wyatt reference? (Granted, they’ve been wearing these since their heel turn, but maybe they knew ahead of time…)
- The cutting down of the basketball net – some have said this might be a reference to CM Punk “Breaking the internet” or “breaking the net” – Or it could just be the Elite won all the titles so they cut down the net like they do in college basketball.
- Karl Anderson is wearing a Bollywood Boyz shirt.
What CD Did Hangman Page Leave For The Dark Order?
There was also another interesting moment on Dynamite this week. When Hangman Page spoke to the Dark Order backstage, he left a CD on the table. This was pointed out by some fans online.
Nothing For Bryan Danielson?
Also notable is that there do not appear to be any teases for Bryan Danielson. Unless we’ve missed some. If you’ve noticed any easter eggs for him on AEW programming, let us know in the comments section.