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AEW’s CM Punk set for season two of Starz’s ‘Heels’

Posted on by Joseph Currier

CM Punk is returning to Starz’s Heels for season two of the series.

In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Punk will be part of the filming for season two of Heels. Punk appeared in two season one episodes as his character “Ricky Rabies.”

“CM Punk will be part of the filming of the second season of the TV show ‘Heels’ on Starz,” Meltzer wrote. “Filming is over the next several weeks. That may be why he wasn’t on either show [AEW Dynamite or Rampage] taped in San Antonio this week.”

Heels, which stars Stephen Amell, premiered on Starz in August of last year. It was announced last November that the show had been renewed for a second season, with production set to begin in 2022.

The first season consisted of eight hour-long episodes.

Here’s the description for Heels:

Two brothers and rivals — one a villain, or ‘heel,’ in the ring; the other a hero, or ‘face’ — war over their late father’s wrestling promotion, vying for national attention in small-town Georgia.

Punk hasn’t appeared in person on AEW television since Revolution. At the March 6 pay-per-view, Punk defeated MJF in a dog collar match.

Starz renews ‘Heels’ for a second season

Posted on by Skylar Russell

Following the first season’s conclusion in October, popular pro wrestling-based drama Heels has been renewed for a second season by Starz.

Production will begin in 2022, but a start date for the second season wasn’t announced.

Stephen Amell, the show’s main character, is set to reprise his role as Jack Spade. It’s unknown if CM Punk (Ricky Rabies) will also return to the show.

According to Deadline, Trey Tucker (Bobby Pin) and Robby Ramos (Diego Cottonmouth) will become series regulars while producer and showrunner Mike O’Malley will return and will also be reprising his role as the series’ main antagonist, Charlie Gully.

Amell tweeted, “I want my belt back.” along with a GIF of the season two announcement, seen below:

Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch told Deadline that he is excited to get the next season underway.

“It’s clear from the critical and fan acclaim that the stories and characters from the Duffy Wrestling League have made a connection with audiences bringing a community that is not often found to premium TV, I’m excited for our amazing cast and executive producers to get back into the ring together for a second season,” he said.

I want my belt back. pic.twitter.com/T9KqoJgEmJ

— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) November 3, 2021