This incident was not the first time Punk was involved in backstage altercations, as he had a prior suspension in September 2022 after a fight with The Elite.
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Rob Van Dam expressed surprise at the news coverage of the Punk- Perry altercation, considering it not a major issue in the wrestling world.
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He pointed out that confrontations and tensions are common in wrestling, and wrestlers often resolve issues by working together in the ring.
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Wrestling is different from combat sports like MMA, but promoters can use backstage conflicts to create compelling storylines.
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Van Dam made his AEW debut on August 9th, challenging Jack Perry for the FTW Championship, though Perry later lost the title to HOOK at All In.
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He stressed the importance of handling such incidents from a business perspective while acknowledging the unique dynamics of the wrestling industry.
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