Billy Gunn Comments On Brawl Out Incident

Billy Gunn commented on the incident involving CM Punk that led to his departure from AEW. The event occurred after what had been viewed as one of the biggest returns in wrestling history, ultimately resulting in the end of Punk's relationship with the promotion after two years.

Gunn, who serves as a coach in AEW, stated that he was not present for the incident. He noted that some veterans will not tolerate certain behavior and suggested that attempting to challenge them can lead to consequences.

He indicated that he was not familiar with all the details of the situation and chose not to follow the related media coverage. Gunn emphasized that the specifics remain between those directly involved.

When asked about handling similar issues during his earlier career, Gunn pointed to the approach taken under Vince McMahon. He explained that wrestlers were expected to conduct business professionally regardless of personal feelings.

Gunn described a method of addressing conflicts privately by pulling individuals into a room to resolve problems immediately. He contrasted this with current practices, calling the shift away from such discretion unfortunate.

Following the incident, Punk received a suspension from AEW. He made a return one year later before being fired after a separate event at All In 2023.