Multiple outlets have confirmed that CM Punk and Jack Perry have been suspended by AEW.
According to a report from Sports Illustrated, followed up on by Fightful Select, Punk and Perry have been suspended after their altercation at All In. The news was originally reported by Bryan Alvarez.
The report from Fightful notes that the suspensions impact upcoming creative, including the card for All Out on September 3rd. Punk had been due to perform on the show in his hometown of Chicago. There is no word on the length of the suspensions.
What Happened Between CM Punk And Jack Perry?
Shortly after the main card of AEW All In began it was reported that there had been a “physical confrontation” backstage between CM Punk and Jack Perry. While the details of this confrontation vary on who is telling the story, it’s been confirmed by Tony Khan that the incident took place.
The problem was sparked by comments made by Jack Perry during his match with Hook. Perry said into the camera “real glass, cry me a river,” a reference to a backstage argument he had with Punk during the early weeks of Collision. This led to a confrontation between Punk and Perry when the younger star got backstage and reportedly ended with Punk putting Perry in a chokehold.
It’s been reported that both men were told to leave the venue at different times, seemingly in an attempt to keep them apart.
Recently CM Punk addressed his critics at the Cauliflower Alley Club banquet.