More details of the confrontation between CM Punk and Ryan Nemeth have come to light.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shed light on a heated confrontation between CM Punk and Ryan Nemeth that unfolded at AEW Dynamite on June 21st. According to one source, Punk was described as “ranting like a madman” during the incident.
The story we were told was that Punk came up to Nemeth as he was against the wall in the locker room, brought up the tweet and said, “Do we have a problem or are we good or do we have to take it outside.” The version was, this was aggressive. One person called it ranting like a mad man and another, defending Punk, told us at the time that Punk was handling business like a man and that all was taken care of and things were settled.
The details surrounding the confrontation remain somewhat murky, with conflicting reports emerging. However, it has been suggested that Punk approached Nemeth, expressing his displeasure with the latter’s negative tweets and urging him to cease the negativity.
This incident involving Punk and Nemeth has raised concerns within the wrestling industry, particularly due to Punk’s strong relationship with AEW owner Tony Khan. Some individuals may be hesitant to speak out against Punk, fearing potential repercussions or strained relationships within the promotion.
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It is worth noting that this confrontation is not an isolated incident, as other talents, including Matt Hardy and Christopher Daniels, have allegedly faced similar treatment from CM Punk. Christopher Daniels, for instance, was reportedly kept from backstage at the AEW Collision event due to his involvement in a post-All Out altercation.