There is breaking news in the world of professional wrestling, as CM Punk and Jack Perry have been suspended by AEW following a physical altercation at the All In pay-per-view. This incident has caused a rift between Punk and AEW President Tony Khan, and both men will be absent from this Sunday’s All Out event in Chicago.
The scuffle between Punk and Perry took place backstage at Wembley Stadium, moments before Punk’s match with Samoa Joe. The altercation stemmed from a disagreement that occurred several weeks ago at Collision, where Perry’s idea of using real glass in a segment was rejected by Punk. Perry expressed his frustration during a pre-show match, taking a clear shot at Punk with his comment about “real glass.”
According to reports from Fightful Select, footage of the altercation exists due to the extensive security cameras at Wembley Stadium. This footage likely played a role in AEW’s decision to suspend both Punk and Perry. The incident was witnessed by Tony Khan and quickly broken up by Samoa Joe.
Following the altercation, Punk was reportedly furious and even threatened to quit. This led to a slight delay in his match against Samoa Joe, but Punk ultimately performed and emerged victorious with the Pepsi Plunge. There was also a tense interaction between Punk and Miro, but the situation did not escalate further.
AEW President Tony Khan addressed the incident during a post-All In media scrum, acknowledging that something had happened and that an investigation was underway. Reports from PW Torch suggest that the altercation strained the relationship between Punk and Khan, while Fightful described their exchange as “contentious.”
The suspension of CM Punk and Jack Perry has been confirmed by multiple outlets, including Sports Illustrated. Both men will be absent from this Sunday’s All Out pay-per-view card in Chicago. Wrestling Headlines will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
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