WWE/TNA Hall of Famer Bully Ray can’t see how releasing backstage footage from All In London 2023 will benefit All Elite Wrestling.
On tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, footage will be presented by The Young Bucks. It is believed the footage will show the altercation between Jack Perry and CM Punk at Wembley Stadium.
On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Bully Ray questioned AEW’s reasoning given what Punk admitted to on Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” podcast. He said,
“Is this what’s gonna get more people to tune in to your product? Punk admitted to everything that he did, so let’s just say this video corroborates everything that Punk [said]… Where is the win for AEW here?
“I don’t see the endgame. It’s not like they’re airing the footage to prove what Punk said was wrong. Punk admitted he put his hands on Jack Perry. Punk admitted to a verbal altercation. Punk admitted to people breaking it up. What is this video going to show us?”
Punk was fired from AEW following the All In 2023 fight, which came less than a year after his AEW All Out backstage fight. He returned to WWE at Survivor Series 2023.
WWE/TNA Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently expressed his skepticism about the release of backstage footage from All In London 2023 by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The footage, which will be presented by The Young Bucks on an episode of AEW Dynamite, is expected to showcase the altercation between Jack Perry and CM Punk at Wembley Stadium. However, Bully Ray questioned the reasoning behind AEW’s decision, considering what Punk had already admitted to in a previous podcast.
During an interview on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Bully Ray raised valid points about the potential impact of releasing this footage. He questioned whether it would truly benefit AEW and attract more viewers to their product. Bully Ray highlighted that Punk had already confessed to his actions during an appearance on Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” podcast.
Bully Ray’s main concern was that if the video footage were to corroborate Punk’s admissions, it would not provide any new information or change the narrative surrounding the incident. He questioned the endgame for AEW in releasing this footage, as it would not prove Punk wrong or alter the facts that he had already acknowledged. Punk openly admitted to physically engaging with Jack Perry, engaging in a verbal altercation, and being separated by others.
It is worth noting that following the All In 2023 fight, Punk was released from AEW and subsequently made a surprising return to WWE at Survivor Series 2023. This sequence of events adds another layer of intrigue to the release of the backstage footage.
Bully Ray’s skepticism raises important questions about the purpose and potential consequences of releasing such footage. While fans may be curious to see what transpired behind the scenes, it remains uncertain whether this will ultimately benefit AEW or simply reiterate what has already been acknowledged by Punk himself.
The release of backstage footage can be a double-edged sword for wrestling promotions. On one hand, it can generate buzz and intrigue among fans, potentially attracting new viewers. On the other hand, it can also perpetuate negative narratives or controversies that may overshadow the promotion’s overall image.
In this case, AEW will need to carefully consider the impact of releasing the footage and weigh the potential benefits against any potential drawbacks. It is essential to ensure that the release of such content aligns with the promotion’s long-term goals and values.
As wrestling fans eagerly await the airing of the footage on AEW Dynamite, it remains to be seen how this decision will ultimately affect AEW’s reputation and viewership. Only time will tell whether this move will be seen as a strategic decision or a missed opportunity for the promotion.