CM Punk/AEW Latest: Tony Khan Clash, Jack Perry Fight, Suspension & More!
Everything you need to know about CM Punk's AEW status after All In 2023.
CM Punk's AEW future hangs in the balance after a reported backstage skirmish with Jack Perry at All In 2023 (27 August).
With reports on the 44-year-old's apparent suspension, relationship with Tony Khan, and the Perry situation itself dropping thick and fast, we'll compile a few of the most important stories here.
The story so far:
- CM Punk Involved In "Physical Confrontation" Backstage At AEW All In
- Report: CM Punk Tells AEW He "Hates This Place"
- CM Punk Threatened To Quit AEW, But Jack Perry Taking Brunt...
- AEW's CM Punk FIGHT Saga Takes Hilarious New Turn
CM Punk, Jack Perry Suspended Following AEW All In
Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso reported on Tuesday that CM Punk and Jack Perry have both been suspended by AEW following their All In fracas, effectively confirming a Bryan Alvarez tweet:
The belief within AEW is that Punk and Jack are both suspended pending the results of an investigation, which would mean neither will work All Out.
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) August 28, 2023
There is currently no word on how long these suspensions will last.
AEW founder and CEO Tony Khan confirmed during the post-All In media scrum that the company was investigating a behind-the-scenes incident that took place at the pay-per-view, adding that no further comments would be made until its conclusion.
Punk and Perry's suspensions will have major ramifications on creative, with AEW hitting Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Illinois for this week's Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision tapings, plus Sunday's All Out 2023 pay-per-view.
AEW had previously served Punk an indefinite suspension for his role in the post-All Out 2022 brawl last September.
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