• Jack Perry Implies CM Punk Burned The Bridge With AEW (Photo)
CM Punk returned to professional wrestling in 2021 when he debuted in All Elite Wrestling. However, his run with the company ended in 2023 following a series of backstage issues involving multiple wrestlers, including “Jungle” Jack Perry.
The problems between Punk and Perry began after a disagreement over Perry wanting to use real glass during a segment. The situation escalated at All In 2023 when Perry took a shot at Punk on live television, which was followed by a backstage altercation between the two.
Earlier this week, rumors circulated that Punk could be unhappy in WWE and potentially on his way out of the company. Those reports were later shut down, but they sparked speculation about whether Punk could one day return to AEW.
Adding fuel to that discussion, Fightful Select reported that there is a belief within AEW that Punk could eventually repair his relationship with the company. When sources were asked whether Punk had permanently burned his bridge with AEW, the response was: “Never say never.”
Perry does not appear to share that view. The former TNT Champion took to Instagram and posted an image of a monkey holding a burning torch next to a destroyed bridge.
While Perry did not directly mention Punk, many fans interpreted the post as a response to the recent reports, with Perry seemingly suggesting that the bridge between the two sides has already been burned.
Below is a screenshot of his story:
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• Current Plan For WWE Women’s Title Match At SummerSlam 2026
Rhea Ripley retained the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill at Clash in Italy and appears to be heading into SummerSlam 2026 as one of SmackDown’s top champions.
On last week’s SmackDown, Charlotte Flair made it clear that she wants a title match at SummerSlam, while Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton also set her sights on Ripley’s championship.
However, WWE may be considering a very different direction. According to False Finish, WWE has internally discussed Rhea Ripley defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Jacy Jayne at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis.
The potential match would make sense given that Fatal Influence has been feuding with Ripley, Flair and Alexa Bliss since arriving on SmackDown.
Earlier this week, another report claimed WWE had discussed Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill for SummerSlam. If those two stars end up facing each other, WWE may decide to go with a fresh opponent for Mami.
