Former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski addressed a backstage altercation with streamer Jack Doherty at the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, claiming he was defending himself and others from threats, and criticizing Doherty and his crew for provoking the fight and seeking content. Arlovski emphasized he only stopped the threat and was not the aggressor, while also noting he was punched once and is open to fighting Doherty’s bodyguard.
Dillon Danis claims he knocked out Luke Rockhold backstage before Misfits 22, and he plans to fight Spencer and KSI next, while also targeting Daniel Cormier in a future bout.
AEW aired footage of CM Punk's backstage brawl with Jungle Boy, leading to backlash from fans and WWE superstars. The decision to air the controversial footage was reportedly meant to tie into a storyline but was perceived as contrived and distracting. Fans and WWE superstars expressed disappointment, with some comparing the segment to tactics used during the Monday Night Wars. The move also led to copyright strikes on video reposts, further alienating the audience.
CM Punk and Jack Perry reportedly engaged in a backstage brawl at AEW All In 2023. The altercation allegedly occurred after Perry's match, with sources claiming that Punk "went after" or even "hit" Perry. The confrontation stemmed from Punk rejecting Perry's idea to use real glass in a match, leading to tensions between the two. This incident adds to the ongoing drama surrounding Punk's tenure with AEW, including previous altercations and controversies within the locker room.
