Wrestling fans get the inside scoop on the CM Punk incident at AEW All In, straight from the new World Heavyweight Title holder, Samoa Joe.
As the face of All Elite Wrestling, Joe found himself in the center of the storm when Punk’s departure stirred up some waves. The departure followed a physical altercation between Punk and Jack Perry at All In, with Joe being the last man to step into the ring with Punk for his final AEW match.
The incident threatened to throw a wrench into the show, but Joe stepped up to the plate, calming the situation down and ensuring the scheduled match with Punk went on as planned. In a recent chat with Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Joe spilled the beans on what went down.
“There was a little bit of an incident. We got it broken up. We went out there and wrestled, man. That’s the gist of it,” Joe stated. He played down the intensity, mentioning that people tend to blow it out of proportion. To Joe, it wasn’t a big deal, and he’s been in similar situations before.
When asked by Raimondi if it wasn’t a big deal, Joe responded with a laid-back vibe, “Not to me. I’ve seen fights break out. Stuff happens.” He pointed out that it was a high-stress situation, but he has a knack for handling these scenarios.
In his trademark cool demeanor, Joe emphasized that his focus was on the show and the thousands of fans waiting. He downplayed any lingering tension and highlighted the camaraderie in resolving such incidents swiftly. As the voice of reason, Joe ensured that the show went on, leaving fans with the best night of their lives.
So, there you have it—straight from Samoa Joe himself, shedding light on a wrestling moment that changed the path for CM Punk.
