AEW Dynamite recently aired exclusive backstage footage of a real-life altercation involving CM Punk and Jack Perry at AEW All In. The segment was a response to CM Punk's interview with Ariel Helwani regarding the incident. The footage depicted CM Punk engaging in a brief scuffle with one of AEW's Four Pillars, showcasing Punk's toughness in a one-sided fight.
The Young Bucks addressed the situation during the show, attributing their loss to FTR at All In to the distraction caused by the backstage altercation. They aired the footage, confirming some of Punk's claims while adding a few punches thrown by Punk. FTR followed with a promo aligning themselves with AEW.
Other notable moments included Will Ospreay's promo hyping his upcoming match with Bryan Danielson, and Katsuyori Shibata's match against Lee Moriarty, which was interrupted by a dispute between Chris Jericho and HOOK.
In a surprising turn, Kazuchika Okada easily defeated his opponent and accepted PAC's challenge. The Young Bucks interfered, overshadowing the moment with chants for CM Punk, further solidifying their heel status.
The show featured various matches, including a violent encounter between Dustin Rhodes and Samoa Joe, where Joe secured a victory through controversial means. The night ended with an attack on Mercedes Mone, hinting at a potential storyline involving Kris Statlander.
Overall, AEW Dynamite delivered a mix of in-ring action and backstage drama, setting the stage for future rivalries and storylines within the promotion.
