Big update on major "threats" reportedly issued by AEW star CM Punk's side at Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks
New details have emerged about The Elite's backstage brawl with CM Punk and Ace Steel that has taken AEW fans by storm.
Following his incendiary comments at All Out 2022's media scrum, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks confronted The Straight Edge Superstar backstage as he took massive potshots at them.
Over the last few days, many unsavory details have come to the surface regarding the situation and the repercussions everyone involved would have to face.
Fightful Select has now come up with an update, bringing Omega and The Young Bucks' side of the story as shared by those close to the trio. The report squashed the previous rumors of Kenny Omega, Nick, and Matt Jackson breaking open the door to Punk's room to confront him.
Furthermore, it was noted that just as the trio entered the room, CM Punk went off at Matt Jackson, throwing punches at him. When Nick tried to intervene, Ace Steel threw a chair in his face. As for Kenny Omega, he first ensured Punk's dog Larry was away from the scuffle that erupted.
Following this, when Omega tried to get Steel away from Nick Jackson, the former WWE coach pulled his hair and bit him. Moreover, both sides continued screaming at each other in the immediate aftermath of the brawl, with CM Punk's side dropping threats of legal repercussions.
CM Punk and The Elite have been stripped of their titles in AEW
Fans eagerly anticipated this week's AEW Dynamite in hopes of getting an official update on where things stand after last week's events.
To their satisfaction, Tony Khan appeared in person and announced that CM Punk and The Elite were stripped of the AEW World Title and Trios Title, respectively.
Khan revealed that Best Friends would face Death Triangle to determine the new Trios Champions at the show. As it turned out, the two sides had an explosive encounter, ending with PAC, Rey Fenix, and Penta winning.
On the other hand, Jon Moxley, Hangman Page, Sammy Guevara, Darby Allin, Bryan Danielson, and Chris Jericho will participate in a tournament to crown the new AEW World Champion.
With things looking far from in control, it's safe to say fans would be met with more shocking twists and turns in this backstage saga that has engulfed Tony Khan's promotion.
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