Tensions Rise: The Story Behind Punk and Perry’s Unexpected Backstage Altercation

AEW’s grand spectacle, All In: London, was about more than just the high-octane matches in the ring. Behind the curtains, a brewing tension between CM Punk and Jack Perry reached its boiling point, leading to a heated backstage confrontation.

As we previously highlighted, the two superstars clashed backstage during the event, with the altercation occurring just as Punk was preparing for his opening bout. Sean Sapp, a renowned wrestling journalist, has now shed more light on the root of their disagreement. A remark by Perry about using real glass during the Zero Hour match didn’t sit well with Punk. This comment referenced a past disagreement between the two over the use of real glass in a match segment.

While the specifics of their heated exchange remain under wraps, sources indicate that the situation was intense, marked by loud arguments.

“Insider information reveals that just before Punk’s entrance for his All In match, he and Perry had a heated disagreement. Perry, having just completed a segment involving a car window, remarked, ‘it’s real glass, cry me a river.’ This was a clear jab at Punk, referencing a prior disagreement at an AEW Collision taping over Perry’s preference for using real glass in a match. Perry was reportedly displeased with how this incident was portrayed by those in Punk’s circle.”

PW Insider further commented on the situation: “Following Perry’s bout with Hook, sources claim that Punk either ‘confronted’ or even ‘struck’ Perry.”

While both Punk and Perry emerged victorious in their respective matches at Wembley Stadium, it’s evident that their personal animosity is far from over. Fans and insiders alike will be keenly watching how this backstage drama unfolds in the coming weeks.

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