You really had to give Punk THAT type of pop. The pop was insane and the visual of seeing fans with tears coming down their faces was some powerful shit. Punk's face while he was soaking it in was amazing. And the announcers knew to just not say anything as it was happening.

Also figured his first opponent was going to be Darby. Allin was technically the first person to hint at what was coming on air, as he said he'd be in Chicago and knew he was "The Best in the World." And it's the right to opponent to put him against. Punk fights a popular homegrown AEW star who helped "carry" the promotion during the pandemic. And Allin can lose without forfeiting his heat.

As for Jericho/MJF, I figure they're setting it up for one last match at All Out. Probably some "for your career!" shit. Jericho finally goes over, and along with Punk match (and probably the Bucks losing the title), gives the crowd their feel good moments on a night where Omega is clearly winning.