CM Punk Reportedly Tells AEW 'I Hate This Place,' Threatens To Leave Company
The CM Punk drama over at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) continues as the controversial wrestler was caught in another confrontation after the company's "All-In" PPV in London, where he reportedly had an altercation with fellow wrestler Jack Perry backstage.
The former WWE and AEW world champion reportedly told people he "hates this place." This is reportedly a reference to the frequent backstage troubles over at AEW, which includes the ongoing CM Punk drama.
The situation became even more complicated with the real-life Phil Brooks's altercation with Jack Perry following "All In." However, many within AEW believe that CM Punk himself is "plenty responsible for those issues," according to What Culture Wrestling.
Sources familiar with the matter have reportedly stated that "...with 100 percent certainty, Jack Perry didn't throw the first punch. Punk shoved him and put him in a choke."
Reports indicated that the incident happened before CM Punk took on Samoa Joe for the event's opening match, with Samoa Joe playing peacekeeper in the situation.
Punk and Perry reportedly started their beef when the former UFC fighter accosted Perry for planning to use real glass during a spot in AEW Collision. Perry reportedly provoked Punk, but it was Punk who threw the first punch. What Culture noted that the stories about the altercation are inconsistent and scattered.
CM Punk Threatened To Quit After Jack Perry Altercation at AEW 'All In'
More reports indicate that CM Punk is now threatening to quit AEW after that heated altercation with Jack Perry. However, reports also said that it might be Perry who will be taking the biggest hit following the altercation.
CM Punk reportedly wanted to create a drama-free locker room environment in AEW and has been saying this since returning after his other big "CM Punk drama" involving Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks. He has so far achieved this after AEW Collision but was ended after his latest altercation.
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Even after the altercation, though, CM Punk and Samoa Joe were able to put on a good match as Punk "quickly regrouped" after his tussle with Perry. However, AEW was still concerned that they might have to change the opening match right after the confrontation.
As for Perry, since he was the one who initiated the confrontation, he is likely to take the brunt of the punishment. It was noted that the former "Jungle Boy" "should know that Punk doesn't let those types of things slide."
The CM Punk drama has been giving AEW some pretty big problems backstage, too, as the wrestler's "controversial" leadership style has reportedly escalated several situations that could have been avoided.
CM Punk Also Had a Heated Confrontation With Tony Khan During 'All In'
Jack Perry was not the only one whom CM Punk had a confrontation with during "All In" but also AEW owner Tony Khan. The controversial wrestler reportedly confronted the businessman and wrestling booker in front of many others in the AEW locker room.
Ringside News reported that the exchange between Khan and Punk was described as "heated" and "intense," with the Second City Saint reportedly using strong language when confronting Khan.
Following his confrontations with Khan and Perry, CM Punk had to be talked into doing his match with Samoa Joe in London. CM Punk and Tony Khan reportedly have not spoken much after the altercation.
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Written by: Rick Martin
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