On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Nic Nemeth shared his thoughts on The Young Bucks revealing the footage of the backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry that occurred during the AEW All In: London pay-per-view event in August 2023.
Nemeth has expressed his hope that the footage was a swerve by The Young Bucks and a well-crafted hoax.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On wanting the footage to be a swerve by The Young Bucks: “The Bucks make a joke of it, or show some old footage, like black and white ‘Three Stooges’ footage or something and they’re just talking over it.”
On how AEW still got everyone to talk about the segment: “To get everyone talking in wrestling is kind of a big deal, let’s not overstep that, because it is. Whether it’s for one night and you get people coming back or not or you capitalize on it, that’s totally a different thing.”
On Adam Copeland’s pro-AEW promo on Dynamite: “Like Adam said, ‘You complain online? You’re still complaining because you want it to be better.’”
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Nic Nemeth shared his thoughts on The Young Bucks revealing footage of a backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry during the AEW All In: London pay-per-view event in August 2023. Nemeth expressed his hope that the footage was a swerve by The Young Bucks and a well-crafted hoax.
Nemeth, also known as Dolph Ziggler in the wrestling world, suggested that The Young Bucks could have made a joke out of the situation by showing old footage, such as black and white “Three Stooges” clips, with them providing humorous commentary. This would have lightened the mood and added an element of entertainment to the incident.
Despite the controversy surrounding the footage, Nemeth acknowledged that AEW managed to generate significant buzz within the wrestling community. He emphasized that getting people to talk about a segment is a big deal in the wrestling industry, regardless of whether it leads to increased viewership or capitalization on the situation.
Nemeth’s comments also touched on Adam Copeland’s pro-AEW promo on Dynamite. Copeland, known as Edge in the wrestling world, had addressed online complaints about AEW, suggesting that those who complain do so because they want the promotion to improve. Nemeth echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of constructive criticism in striving for excellence.
The revelation of the backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry has sparked intense discussions among wrestling fans. While some hope that the footage is a well-executed prank, others are intrigued by the potential implications for future storylines and rivalries within AEW.
CM Punk, a highly regarded figure in professional wrestling, has been a major draw for AEW since his debut in 2021. His involvement in this altercation with Jack Perry, who performs under the ring name Jungle Boy, adds an extra layer of intrigue to their ongoing feud.
As the wrestling community eagerly awaits further developments, it is clear that AEW has successfully captured the attention of fans and generated significant buzz with this controversial footage. Whether it was a genuine altercation or an elaborate hoax, the incident has sparked conversations and heightened anticipation for future AEW events.