In an interview with Wrestling with Rip Rogers (via Wrestling Inc), lawyer Stephen P. New revealed that himself, CM Punk and Ace Steel have lifetime NDAs concerning the brawl with The Elite at AEW All Out 2022. At the time, it resulted in suspensions for Punk, Steel, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega at the time. However, he said that Ace Steel’s wife, Lucy Guy, was a witness and is not under any kind of agreement, so she can discuss it whenever she wants. New said:
“We are greatly limited, Ace is correct about that. You’re never going to hear me or Ace or Punk comment on the particulars. When I first started dealing with Megha [Parekh] and Chris [Peck] on AEW’s legal team I think they saw me as an extension of Jim Cornette, I think they thought they were gonna get on the phone and I would cut a Cornette promo … But the longer they dealt with me the better the relationship got …
That helped the situation greatly for me to have what I believe is a good relationship with the upper management of AEW. As I said, the only person, granted she’s not completely objective and unbiased, the only person not subject to an NDA, who’s not subject to confidentiality provisions is Ace’s wife, Lucy, so you know maybe one day she tells the story. That was just part of the deal.“
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CM Punk, Ace Steel, and their lawyer, Stephen P. New, have lifetime non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding the brawl with The Elite at AEW All Out 2022. This revelation came to light during an interview with Wrestling with Rip Rogers. The brawl resulted in suspensions for Punk, Steel, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega at the time. However, Ace Steel’s wife, Lucy Guy, witnessed the incident and is not bound by any confidentiality agreements, allowing her to discuss it freely.
New explained that he and his clients are limited in what they can say about the specifics of the brawl due to the NDAs. He emphasized that neither he, Punk, nor Steel will comment on the details. Initially, AEW’s legal team may have perceived New as an extension of Jim Cornette and expected confrontational interactions. However, as their relationship developed, New established a positive rapport with AEW’s upper management.
New also highlighted that Lucy Guy, as Ace Steel’s wife, is not subject to an NDA or any confidentiality provisions. While acknowledging her potential bias as a witness, New mentioned that she may choose to share her perspective on the incident in the future.
The interview provides insight into the legal aspects surrounding the AEW All Out 2022 brawl and sheds light on the dynamics between CM Punk, Ace Steel, their lawyer, and AEW’s legal team. It demonstrates the importance of confidentiality agreements in professional wrestling and how they can impact the ability to publicly discuss certain events.
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Overall, this interview with Stephen P. New provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes legal implications of the AEW All Out 2022 brawl involving CM Punk and Ace Steel. It offers fans a better understanding of the restrictions placed on the parties involved and the potential for future revelations from Lucy Guy, who witnessed the incident.