Backstage Tensions Boil Over Ahead of Major Pay-Per-View Event
CM Punk and Jack Perry have been handed suspensions following an altercation that took place backstage during AEW All-In. Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer was the first to break the news, which Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated later corroborated.
The specifics surrounding the incident remain a topic of debate, with varying accounts depending on the source. However, it’s understood that the disagreement ignited after Perry made a comment, “real glass, cry me a river,” during his match on the Zero Hour pre-show against Hook. This remark was perceived as a jab at a previous incident involving Punk. Given that Perry’s match concluded the pre-show and Punk’s bout kicked off the main event, tensions were high. The two exchanged heated words, and some physicality ensued backstage.
AEW’s President, Tony Khan, acknowledged the incident during a post-show media scrum but refrained from naming the involved parties. As the investigation continues, the duration of the suspensions for both Punk and Perry remains uncertain. This development is crucial, especially with AEW’s upcoming “All Out” pay-per-view event scheduled for September 3 in Chicago, Punk’s hometown.
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