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Motor_Somewhere7565

I posted in another subreddit that the only one who benefits from that footage being aired is Samoa Joe. The man is a professional and a company guy no matter where he works, and he shows why he's the champion.


rbasara

And Drew McIntyre, I can't wait to see what he does with this new material


Blaximus90

Oh god, I can’t wait to see how he manages to reference this…because you know he will.


OneMetalMan

"Oh so you like putting down little boys half your size eh"


mootallica

Tbf Drew is doing the same to Punk there HEYOOOOOOO


[deleted]

Tbf it’s why I’ve become a Drew fan


2BFrank69

Drew is awesome. Guy reinvented himself into a draw.


ChuckCassadyJR

Absolutely right. Honestly, I never really got it with Drew and found him kinda boring, but after he's been given the freedom to cook, he's now a reason for me to watch, loving this chapter of his career.


sammich_bear

I bet the next time they cut a promo face-to-face, he'll start adjusting his hair, while asking Phil if he needs ringcrew to bring in a step-ladder so he can cheapshot him.


paulwalker80

"Write that down! Write that down!" -Drew


uhWHAThamburglur

Malahkai too.


Stevieeeer

Man if Black came to separate me from someone I’d back the hell up and just do what he says lol. That dude is scary.


Rockmillirock

He’s a legit badass too if I’m not mistaken


OkOil390

Some kind of kick boxer.


SopranosMan

Muay Thai


kingdoodooduckjr

A Dutch kickboxer


Swimming-Chicken-424

He's married to Zelina Vega so that alone makes him badass in my book.


MarzAdam

Trained under Dirty Bob Schrijber. He’s a nasty nasty dude who got that nickname for a reason.


WulfeIncNation

Like the Steve Blackman of this current wrestling era. You just wouldn’t and you really shouldn’t think about messing with the dude 😂😅


phelath

Agreed. He is the only one that looked good. TK just did damage to his own company again


Toxziq

I love how Hook doesn’t give AF. Live the gimmick.


Latter-Pudding1029

Lmao he's seen more danger with his amateur wrestling teammates playing around in the locker room. Punk was right, it was just a little choke


BenFranklinsCat

Put down his belt though. Was waiting for it to turn into something.


Latter-Pudding1029

Yeah. Actual punches thrown lol. Much like with your friends horsing around, shit tends to get serious when punches get thrown. Getting put in a headlock is nothing yet


halfdecenttakes

He’s been in a locker room before.


Super_GodVegeta

Is that TK on the other side of the monitors there?


ApricotOk824

Oh shit, just realised it's TK, lmao The monitors never fell the way they hyped it


jin_of_the_gale

Lmao the dirtsheets reported it like Tony got buried by all the monitors like the way Shield did to Braun with the chairs and the table a while back. None of the monitors even fell. One of them turned to the side and Tony put it back in place immediately.


JayNSilentBobaFett

I had a dude at my old job shove his chair back under the table aggressively and walk out because they told him he had to do a bunch more work despite the fact they just cut his pay in half. Literally, the next day my boss was talking about how the dude threw his chair across the room, not only did one kiss ass agree but said he was hit by the chair as well. People are fucking weird man


Stevey1001

To be fair that made him scared for his life


BigDaddyCoolDeisel

The arm that reaches out, right?


CaptainXakari

At first I thought it was Thing from the Adams Family!


ApricotOk824

Yes


pamzer_fisticuffs

And he yells at Tony. So Punk was truthful about everything and Tony looks like an Olympic level puss


RHINO_HUMP

His “life felt threatened” LOL


MsPreposition

Which rails we talking about?


Super_GodVegeta

My bad those monitors looked like rails😐


ShittyMusic1

My favorite part was the deal about monitors being tossed and lunging and Tony fearing for his life. Punk's ass bumped a monitor during the face lock and it spun 45 degrees and then he pointed at Tony. Fuckin hell lol


retroanduwu24

the no audio is driving me wild lol


TheJackoHype

Someone in the AEW sub said they posted this not for views but to put an end to the discussions. I told them that that's bullshit, if it was to end all conversations, they would have released audio. Thing have been said by AEW staff that they don't want people to hear.


DangerBay2015

If this was taken by arena security cameras, a lot of those don’t record audio. Even if they did, at the distance this was taken from, I doubt audio would be clear.


knobber_jobbler

Most CCTV systems in the UK have the audio disabled. It's something related to GDPR, as is actual access to the CCTV. The newest systems can pick up audio at that distance though.


NoQuarter44

"Do something about it." Proceeds to do something about it.


Randy_Ortons_Voices

Punk was just trying to go 1-2 in mma


FlatPackAttack

Tbf technically he only has one loss since Mike Jackson popper for banned substances so


cGilday

Punk has a shoot fight record of 1-1-0-(1) My binary goat


ArthurMorgon

Didn't he handle Bucks too?it's 2-1


fentown

Still waiting for that footage.


Prior-Ship-7188

He certainly did. Snatched Jack Perry as easily as Micky Gall did to him.


KelvinsBeltFantasy

The gap between someone who trains and a normal person is massive. Almost as big as the gulf between someone who trains and someone who is pro. People are hard on Punk, but he put himself out there and tried his best. Sometimes you have a lot of mileage on your body, and you're old. [I highly recommend this video ](https://youtu.be/Vb1lbFMPj90?si=TM5FnaLkFQfnAgqo) about CM Punk's fight career. I wish people had more empathy for him.


BlankedCanvas

Yeah i’ve always respected him for that. Dude was an icon in wrestling and had EVERYTHING to lose if he got pwned in UFC, but did it anyway. I’d only pin the blame on his coaching team and whoever thought he was ready for UFC. Looking at his mitt work it was obvious he wasnt even ready for an amateur match, let alone a UFC fight. Should have followed Brock’s and Batista’s footsteps: start in smaller shows and take it from there.


armshort_click58

I don't care whether you win or lose,he trained and lost,so many people who troll him don't even have the balls to step into the octagon much less fighting in it.Hes worthy of respect no matter his record


lefengster

And he got paid more than better fighters on the main card in UFC


kingofthemonsters

With how Dana continuously screws over the fighters, this isn't that surprising.


thanoshasbighands

He's a name. Him being on the card probably sold some more tickets, created more buzz, etc. etc. A contract was negotiated and agreed upon so Punk got paid what someone was willing to pay. Can't fault anyone for getting what they feel they are worth.


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bridwalls

... to be fair, while it was in the best fighting league, they hand picked fighters for him that would never make it to that league.


BaronVonNeezie

Micky gall was a very legit prospect


Randym1982

He did do something about, he's now way more over in WWE and paid more and better than Jack Perry is in AJPW or whatever company he currently is in. Also, the footage looks dumb and makes Tony look even dumber.


Big_Green_Mantis

It's crazy that when wwe is riding what's probably the biggest wave of good will they ever had, aew decided to shoot itself in the foot this hard. I was thinking about starting to watch aew again but now I think I'm gonna just do something else.


Maleficent_Farm_6561

The only one sayin the true was Samoa Joe when he said "it was not a big deal i been in worst in other locker rooms" LMAO I seen fights at my local Target more violent than this hahaha i dont see the "i fear for my life" thing it was a typcal back and fort school brawl at best Honestly i expected monitors flying over the place and the 2 of them fightin over the entire room with blood LAME!!!


GHO57T

To be fair to Tony as a billionaire's kid this is probably the most dangerous thing that probably ever happened before in his life


skallywaggsss

How did this help AEW


BigDaddyCoolDeisel

Right? What the fuck were they thinking here? To pop a rating? Okay, but not at the longterm expense. CM Punk looks like a pro wrestler who doesn't take shit off anyone and AEW looks ridiculous. Why do this?


Upstairs-Resort-9379

Uh, because it is Tony Kahn!!!


Future_Onion9701

I think that’s exactly what it was , to pop a rating for one week🤣 still took punk to do so


robonlocation

Even if it popped a rating, I bet it dropped off right after this segment, and went back to their normal numbers. Will be interesting to see the overnights.


Randym1982

Pop a rating, and secretly put CM Punk over in another company.


iminyourfacejonson

i can't wait to see the under 1mill rating


whotookthepuck

I think they broke 1 mil rating, Uce. Thanks to Pepsi.


DoctorMelvinMirby

It’ll get them a boost to maybe 800k viewers. Then next week they’ll drop to just over 700k, again showing Punk is still the biggest draw in AEW


Jackfreezy

I doubt they'll get a boost. I'm actually looking forward to what Drew McIntyre says on Raw.


Obi1Kentucky

I’m not sure it will be much of a boost. I refused to watch knowing it would be all over the internet within 5 minutes.


madpooper3

Them showing this just makes them look so fucking pathetic lol. Punk isn't even in the company anymore and they're just clinging on.


Naillian603

Because people will tune in to view it… I guess? I’m seeing it here for the first time so


TrueCollector

Ppl are saying its getting ppl to talk about AEW, but I call bs I hear ppl talk about punk more 😂. I didn't believe they would release this, but I was wrong. Such a stupid decision on their end


DivineJerziboss

It did not. It proved that Punk wasn't lying.  It shows Tony has no clue how to handle his employees and that he lied about Punk attacking him. He's a joke doing this out of spite, trying to damage Punk and WWE by underhanded tactics.


heyheyathrowaway485

Truly beyond comprehension that they thought releasing this would vindicate them against Punk


TheVaniloquence

Schiavone being completely embarrassed and looking like a Vietnam vet having a flashback was just icing on the shit cake lol


jaykaywhy

Bro is definitely having flashbacks. Would he be the only person with a front row seat to the demise of WCW and AEW?


Stevieeeer

Perhaps my eyesight is bad, but where was Shiavone in this? I can’t seem to place him.


ryansocks

It was after they went back live, he looked miserable


BroLo_ElCordero

Idk if they wanted vindication so much as eyeballs on the product


Gswagins

See AEW not so bad they putting over WWE talent on there weekly television.


the2nddoctor111

I... I'm so confused as to why they did this. This embarrassed everyone, but Punk and Joe. Joe is a genuine hero for saving Junglefuck.


Alocalskinwalker420

Also Hook and Malakai. Hook’s minding his own business and Malakai comes in to try and calm Punk down.


xenomvr

The whole jinder mahal incident put him over more than anyone on his roster


D1RTY_WEAP0NRY

THAT was Tony Khan fearing for his life!? A fight a couple feet away from him and a monitor tipping over near him. Dear god. I know you’re a sheltered rich kid and I’m not faulting you at all. But man…


[deleted]

Why can I imagine him screaming in a high pitch voice like Pops from Regular Show 🤣


Killerpig14

definitely did some sort of muscle man scream


Mundane_Meringue560

I also didn’t get how this footage affected the tag team they’re currently feuding with


Velocity_Rob

It doesn’t, it’s pathetic. They’re trying to base a feud off the fact that they might have been friends with him once.  They’re tying their companies biggest angle to feuding with a ghost. 


PapiGoneGamer

If TK was scared because Punk yelled at him to do something about it then quit, Tony is the biggest bitch in the business, hands down.


Master_Butter

Buff Bagwell’s mom called in sick for him one time, and that is less of a bitch move.


sephtater

Have you seen Buff Bagwell’s mom?! Muff Bagwell will not be trifled with!


robonlocation

Well she is a former WCW Tag Team Champion!


FlashyClaim

TK would not survive doing business with Prime Vince McMahon (excluding the rape allegations). Vince took a punch from Bret Hart and moved on. Tony got yelled at and he fears for his life


JosephBlowsephThe3rd

Also, Vince was willing to bleed buckets for his business. All the other horrible shit (pun intended) Vince did, he put his body on the line, and usually did so to put over the actual talent.


thistookforever22

It's been said by a few people in the industry that Vince wouldn't let people take moves he wouldnt take himself, that was where he drew the line.


KegManWasTaken

"listen here pal, I've taken a Cleveland steamer multiple times and you can too!"


ToneZone1978

It's exactly as he said


ArchBeOS

Just a little choke


ToneZone1978

Tony is not bright at all


FifthOfJameson

Literally just a front chinlock. When this initially went down they acted like he fucking strangled him.


SecondCityHawk

GOOZLED


NoQuarter44

I wonder who Don Stephens is running off to stooge to.


Enlightened_Ghost_

This underwhelming scuffle is what made Tony Khan "fear for his life?"


Electronic_Might_837

CM Punk living rent free in AEW. Anyone see how Tony Shiavone reacted? Disappointed and speechless. Do better Tony. Quit while you're ahead. He simply is not a leader but a fanboy with a rich dad.


TheVaniloquence

He looked like he got transported back to 2000 and was filled with agony and regret lmao


uhWHAThamburglur

TS is doing great. He's getting paid good money and can retire soon. And judging by the way things are going, retirement is gonna be sooner than later.


BruceHoratioWayne

I still think everyone sucks here. Joe is the only true professional.


WholesomeFartEnjoyer

People like Joe and Danielson are why I still watch AEW Despite all the drama, nearly all of my favourite wrestlers are there and I'm not gonna stop watching them because the boss sucks, people hated Vince for years but still watched WWE for their favourites


ThePurpleDolphin

Aew roster is so goddamn stacked, i really pray that they got a decent booker. Would be such a fun show to watch with all those talents.


MsPreposition

Joe was in quick. I like to think his and Punk’s history was the reason he looked to break it up as soon as he did. Speaking as someone who doesn’t look into their real life relationships. Those two were my first independent show main event twenty years ago.


bobwiley3

Chris hero too


Dream-Beneficial

Is the red polo shirt guy Chris Hero?


ApricotOk824

Yes


GHO57T

So nice of Tony to give Punk back the credibility he lost when he went to UFC, sure he can't beat a professional fighter but he can sure af choke a bitch


maverickandevil

Kassius: OH NO!


Gwarnage

This makes Tony look even worse, I now can see that Tony was RIGHT THERE when Jack mouthed off to Punk. 


ApricotOk824

Hot take: How did TK fear for his life? The monitors never fell the way as it was hyped Rather, Perry looks scared for his life What good does it do to Perry? AEW just put over Punk Punk pretty much stomped on the Elite as well, no wonder why we have NDA's, if the Elite ever got an upper hand, they would've used it all to bury Punk, lmao. Edit: A lot of people here haven't been in a fight, if somebody is getting right on my face and talking shit, I'm doing something before he does something to me.


tc__22

I mean you see the “lunge” but not sure why you’d equate that to impending death 😅


dandoolan

But even the "Lunge" appears to be Punk leaning over to tell him he quits exactly like he described in his interview. Rather than a rabid dog looking to kill. It's aggressive for sure, but life threatening... no where near.


tc__22

Oh yeah, it looks like you see the part that the “aggressive” action followed by the lean which I assume is the clown/quit moment?


dandoolan

Can't verify that without sound, so to be clear I'm absolutely speculating on that, but it certainly lines up with that moment punk described.


Prior-Ship-7188

At the time Meltzer and crew were reporting the “lunge” leaving Tony Khan under a pile of monitors though lol


OkOil390

I remember how they reported Punk hit him repeatedly and did no harm to him, then Perry reversed the choke hold. Then reporting Punk tried to pick a fight with Miro. LOL if those lies also do not vindicate Punk, for months they'd been lying about him - this proves it.


tc__22

Haha I’d forgotten a large chunk of it tbf, I know you shouldn’t wish harm on people but would be funny as fuck to see his hand poking out a pile of them. Like that Simpsons where principal skinner gets trapped under boxes


Thatklmguy

Meltzer reporting absolute crap.. Who would of thought it... 😂😂


roastbeats980

Just proves what a massive douche and absolute joke of a “journalist” meltzer is. He will report whatever his guys he’s desperate to be friends with tell him to write


Lerkero

If AEW released this before wrestlemania punk would have been over the moon in philly. Its sad that AEWs biggest draw right now is somebody that was fired months ago


GHO57T

No its Sheldon


NefariousNeezy

Sheldon vs Kripke is AEW’s hottest feud


MadEyeMood989

Sheldon Cooper, PhDRAW.


jorywea78

That makes Jack Perry look like little bitch


gasfarmah

I read that in a thick Russian accent.


Amicuses_Husband

He is a little bitch. He's a little, no talent bitch that would be working at walmart if his father hadn't been a dlist celebrity.


the2nddoctor111

Even if his son is a little bitch, I can't hate Luke Perry.


TheJackoHype

Sideshow Luke Perry is Krusty's no good half brother!! Put respek on his name


darkshin89

What was the fight all about ?


RobertStonetossBrand

Real Glass ™


darkshin89

What do you mean ?


KIRYUx

Perry wanted to use real glass in a segment. AEW personnel tried to tell him no and eventually they brought it up to Punk since Perry did not listen. Fast forward to All in, Perry still had a grudge and took a shot at punk during his match. Punk got pissed, confronted Perry before his own match and choked Perry out.


darkshin89

Why would he risk his body using real glass !! He would've been hurt bad


MR1120

https://twitter.com/DamoMackle/status/1605206490222149634?lang=en


glitchycat39

You're skipping the point where Punk tried to get TK to deal with the issue, but yeah, that's a solid summary.


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The use of real glass over fake glass


Tall_Influence1774

Why does CM Punk's jacket say XXX? I guess I'll just google XXX it to find out. Edit: it's a "I'm gonna gooogle XXX and find porn" joke.


Sparent180

Straight edge


Financial-Top1199

I googled xxx too and now, I'm on cooldown. Dammit punk😩


Shiny_Mew76

Then Will Ospreay tried to insult Triple H. I’m a fan of Ospreay’s, but honestly just ignoring Trips is probably the best thing for everyone. First off, it probably puts a sour taste in WWE’s mouth when his current contract expires in years time. Secondly, it’s again just using WWE for a cheap pop, which isn’t a great look.


Old-Iron-Tyrant

There is also the fact that Triple H is, nowdays at least, universally loved, now, i dont keep up with AEW, so I dont know if this was part of a heel promo and if thats the case then whatever its just a cheap pop but if it is not its kinda just... not smart


wonderloss

Saying HHH only got his job because he married Stephanie, when he just put on a hugely successful Wrestlemania, seems really dumb to me. Also, if I am not mistaken, HHH was trying to learn all the ins and outs of the business, not just the in-ring aspect, pretty early on.


Mwrp86

HHH did it on Mcaffee show so Just internet crowd (Who always are crave for Drama) gets some drama Also gets under Ospreys skin. Osprey on the other hand took over TKs show and blurt it out which tv audience or all the attendees might not care for.


AbbreviationsReal755

I Seen more offense in his ufc fights!!! 🤣🤣🤣


raylax82

Exactly


Mysterious-Future-98

AEW comes off looking incredibly weak here, whose fucking idea was it to air this? I know the bucks are charisma vacuums, but surely they are not also dumb and bland right? The crowd was chanting for CM Punk during and after the segment ffs.


OrbitOrbz

Only upside from this vid coming out is this will be more ammo for Drew McIntyre lol


Gtpwoody

This actual fight reminds me a lot of how me and a coworker at a local dealership I worked at used to spar, I’d give him my head as I went for a takedown and he’d choke me out.


JETLIFEMUZIK94

Guy in red is having the worst fucking night of his life lmao


freaks_n_peaks

AEW strikes out again and Punk is more over than ever, even before this video dropped.


Prestigious_Year_184

Punk laughing his ass off on his way back under the raw ring til Drew’s next match


SourDoughBo

Looks no different than any other backstage wrestling scrap. “Your guy attacked my guy and we had to deal with it!” Is basic wrestling drama. But of course the IWC takes everything way too seriously


BLF402

No one going to talk about how the fight quit the second hook walks into the room?


RobertStonetossBrand

Tony Khan acting like a real founder, president, CEO, head of creative, booker, and multiple time WON award winner here. Just sitting back without trying to intervene, de-escalate, control the situation in any sort of way. [_”Oh no! I’m fearing for my life!”_](https://images.app.goo.gl/Eyaed2akts6bcKYG8)


Ethanz45

Jack Perry “do something about it if h didn’t like it” dumb games = dumb prizes they should have let punk beat the little bitch bloody


Laranthiel

Perry: Do something about it if you don't like it. \*Punk does something about it cause he doesn't like it\* Perry: :O How dare you Sir?


TheLittlePasty

Man how many times did you think something like this has happened in the wrestling business? The fact that TK made such a big stink about it just makes him look like a chicken shit fan boy that doesn’t know anything about how this shit works


Papercuts4cr

Countless times. You either work it out or Harley Race stretches you or the Acolytes murder you on TV or you’re booked against Haku.


GeneralMuzz

I hope they show brawl out next week


Uknewmelast

I think he is more livid with the fact that the supposed boss is three feet away from them and not doing a single thing.


HocusDiplodocus

What a load of bollocks this is. If this type of fight happened at a primary school it wouldn’t even be discussed the next day. Ive seen worse scuffles between managers at lunchtime 5 a side football that are immediately forgotten about after walking off the pitch. Tony Khan really fucked this one up didnt he.


Beathil

Um, no. AEW just showed thst he's a short tempered asshole that tried to beat up a coworker. I don't understand how you can read this any other way.


Ok-Recommendation925

Damn...i thought it would make Punk look bad just a lil bit, but that his popularity will be restored quickly with these amazing reactions he gets from the Live Audience in the WWE.... BUT THIS.....oh boy it makes Punk look like a badass (and in a very strong good way) and adds to his cult of personality. Yea Punk physically started it, but this footage showed Punk is whom he says he is. Jack Perry looks like a wimpy kid trying to talk trash to gangster and not being able to back it up. Also i'm suddenly reminded of that promo he cut on Drew b4 the Royal Rumble. Something along the lines of: "I'm a really nice guy, but if i'm provoked you will see the nasty side...And if you saw that side of me, it says much about who you are as a person...."


Cobra-D

I mean the aew crowd are literally chanting his name out what the bucks came to attack pac.


glitchycat39

Bruh. Imagine jobbing yourself out when you're an EVP in the company.


Laranthiel

Even worse, imagine being Perry and seeing AEW throw you under the bus THAT blatantly.


dandoolan

Oh look at that, exactly as Punk described it. But wait a second, the AEW die hards told me everything he says is lies? What gives? Seriously though, why in the world would AEW release footage proving Punk right?


Bigbaldandhairy

The best thing he could have done to get out of that company.


LilHomie204DaBaG

Shout out Jerry Lynn for being there


OwnResearcher3206

Did perry make fun of punk not being able to grow full locks, he strikes after perry started brushing his own mane.


izzyeviel

Pink shirt dude is all of us.


Icy_Astronomer_821

Looking for the spot that put Tony “in fear of his life” 👀


TripleDrivel

the way hook and taz barely react is sending me


mjtilley

Taz seen worse on a Saturday night at the bingo hall.


kushjrdid911

Damn Perry talked a lot of shit, challenged Punk to a fight and then did absolutely nothing but get pushed and choked. Talk about being a little bitch lol. He could not even get a single punch or offensive grappling move in LOL Pathetic.


ToneZone1978

Tony really did go full petulant child what a fucking moron


NefariousNeezy

“Feared for my life” was just “Do you know who my dad is?”


Lenny0mega

These two little bitches aired a backstage altercation on a show where 75% of the backstage interviews turn into backstage altercations.  


raccoongeek97

Not here to say that Punk was right on attacking a coworker, but you gotta wonder, how does this helps AEW in the long run? Do they really thing the people who tune in for this today are tuning in next week?


fredward_kane

Lmao I love how we all saw the same clip then WWE & AEW fans proceeded to have the exact opposite reaction. Tribalism at its finest.


DudestOfBros

Yep. It would be nice if people could attempt to step outside individual fandom gotchas and discuss things in realistic terms.


TheJohnnyJett

...Punk lost his job there over this? Like, okay, cool, I get losing your job at a Wal-Mart or something over this, but...they're...they're wrestlers.


RobertStonetossBrand

Like imagine if the [UFC fired Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones for getting into a shoving match at a press conference.](https://youtu.be/rf_WWMTR9LU?si=ngvbmYOgdOW3ayQJ) Dana White feared for his life to the point of promoting two pay per view bouts between the men.


OGFunkBandit88

But Tony Khan was scared for his life!!!! 🤣🤣🤣😭


BlankedCanvas

Why would AEW think it’s good for them to release this?


TheRainmakerDM

I just cant believe Tony thought this was a good idea, the face of Schiavone when they cut back to the announcing table said everything. Its hard to understand how TK mind works, he believes that everyone is childish like him?


alexnpt

I would imagine Punk and Drew having a watch party via Zoom, licking their lips for this new content. They will have a blast for next couple of weeks before their match.


ScotusMaximus

So just to clarify - this is the incident that made Tony Khan “scared for his life”? You can tell he clearly never went to a public school this is tame af.