CM Punk, The Elite, and a bunch of AEW stars were suspended by Tony Khan due to their involvement in the infamous backstage brawl at AEW All Out 2022.
Almost everyone involved in the incident is subject to legal non-disclosure agreements (NDA) barring them from publicly speaking about what exactly went down at the NOW Arena in Chicago on September 4, 2022.
However, Chris Jericho claims that he didn’t sign an NDA regarding Brawl Out.
During a recent appearance on the “Rip Rogers” podcast, attorney Stephen P. New revealed that Ace Steel’s wife was the only individual present at the backstage incident who was not subject to an NDA.
New said, “The only person, and granted she’s not completely objective and unbiased, the only person not subject to an NDA and not subject to confidentiality provisions is Ace’s wife Lucy. Maybe one day she tells the story.”
Jericho responded to New’s comments on Twitter, writing, “I didn’t sign one….”
New later replied to Jericho, saying, “It’s in your employee handbook unless you have a special one. We can figure it out.”
Jericho then wrote a lengthy response, lashing out at New. He tweeted,
“Hey @StephenPNew- I don’t adhere to an employee handbook and have NEVER had one in 4 years of working for @aew. Ive also never signed an NDA in my life ….ever. So stop trying to be a bully and making egotistical fantasy brags for your clients, and start doing some research before you make blanket statements about your buddies. Because I saw EVERYTHING that night…including how Lucy (and her husband and best buddy) acted and what really went down…and since I was in the room and watching her and everybody else the whole time..I know exactly what really happened. And considering you weren’t there and I was …maybe you should shut your mark ass up. Because what really went down was disgusting. ….”
I didn’t sign one…. https://t.co/etDsvlyEJy
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 25, 2023
While CM Punk returned to AEW earlier in June, his contract was terminated following a backstage incident with Jack Perry at All In 2023 this past September.
Punk would later sign a multi-year deal with WWE and return to the Endeavor-owned promotion at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
Hey @StephenPNew– I don’t adhere to an employee handbook and have NEVER had one in 4 years of working for @aew. Ive also never signed an NDA in my life ….ever. So stop trying to be a bully and making egotistical fantasy brags for your clients, and start doing some research… https://t.co/P8Fjda7d9K
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 25, 2023
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The backstage brawl at AEW All Out 2022 continues to make headlines as new information emerges. Recently, it was revealed that several AEW stars, including CM Punk and The Elite, were suspended by Tony Khan due to their involvement in the incident. However, one wrestler claims that he did not sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) regarding the brawl.
Chris Jericho, a prominent figure in AEW, stated on Twitter that he did not sign an NDA. This statement came after attorney Stephen P. New mentioned that Ace Steel’s wife, Lucy, was the only individual present at the backstage incident who was not subject to an NDA. New suggested that maybe Lucy would tell the story one day.
Jericho’s response to New’s comments was fiery. He lashed out at the attorney, stating that he doesn’t adhere to an employee handbook and has never signed an NDA in his life. Jericho also criticized New for making blanket statements about his buddies without being present at the incident. He claimed to have witnessed everything that night and expressed his disgust with what really went down.
The backstage brawl at AEW All Out 2022 has been a controversial topic in the wrestling community. While CM Punk returned to AEW earlier this year, his contract was terminated following a separate backstage incident with Jack Perry at All In 2023. Punk has since signed a multi-year deal with WWE and made his return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
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The fallout from the AEW All Out 2022 backstage brawl continues to unfold, and it remains to be seen how it will impact the careers of those involved. Wrestling fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the situation as more information becomes available.