Did CM Punk Punch Tony Khan at All In? Entire Backstage Footage Explained

In a move that has AEW fans divided, The Young Bucks aired the backstage footage of the AEW All In PPV. It was here that the now infamous backstage altercation took place between CM Punk and Jack Perry. An altercation that had Tony Khan fearing for his life and safety. After months of waiting, fans finally got to see what transpired backstage. However, the question arises, did Punk attack Khan?

The altercation took place after the now WWE star rejected the idea of Perry using actual glass for a spot during his match. However, the AEW young sensation went ahead with it and taunted Punk after doing so.

The AEW All In backstage footage with CM Punk: Explained

After news of the altercation broke, reports suggested that it was the first time the AEW head honcho feared for his safety at a show. While this depiction paints both men in a negative light, Khan blamed Punk, who apparently tried to attack him. This resulted in the former UFC star’s termination from the company after a two-year stint and becoming AEW Champion twice. However, with the backstage footage now revealed, fans can decide for themselves.

As the video shows, Punk confronted Perry after his match backstage. Among the people present were officials and Samoa Joe. With no audio in the video, we cannot tell if the confrontation was hostile or polite. What is visible is the Chicago-based star shoving Perry, which started the altercation. Once things got heated, Punk locked the 26-year-old in a headlock. This prompted everyone, including Joe, to break the two apart.

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This is where things get interesting, as CM Punk lunges at someone off-screen. While we cannot confirm who it is, it may have been Khan. According to Punk’s words, “I turned to Tony and said this place is a f**king joke man, you’re a clown, I quit.” The person unseen in the footage may have been Khan, whose arm is visible. While Punk didn’t punch him, he did move towards the unseen person in a hostile manner while being held back. Nevertheless, the aftermath turned out to be severe for both wrestlers. However, a silver lining struck for one superstar while the other wrestler has been stuck in limbo.

As mentioned above, AEW terminated Punk and signed on with the WWE. Perry received a suspension from AEW and debuted in NJPW. While both men have seemingly moved on in their careers, the airing of this tape shows Khan has not.

The WWE star was recently on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour podcast, where he talked about the incident and didn’t use kind words about Khan. While this may have been a way to retort to it, the fans in the audience at AEW Dynamite began chanting Punk’s name. Even WWE icon Bully Ray posted on social media about fans calling for Punk during the segment. What do you think after seeing the footage? Do you think Punk punch Khan? Tell us your thoughts down below.

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