Bobby Fish isnt afraid to name namesespecially when it comes to real-life backstage tension in AEW.
The former Undisputed Era and Red Dragon member recently sat down for an interview on TMZs Inside The Ring, where he pulled no punches talking about a heated situation with FTRs Dax Harwood that nearly exploded into a parking lot fight.
When asked about his issues with Harwood, Fish didnt hesitate to confirm the conflict and how close it came to boiling over, No. And we never made it out to the parking lot. Fish made it clear that despite the tension, both men were ultimately able to squash it face to facelike professionals.
But that wasnt just about Dax. Fish used the moment to take a not-so-subtle jab at CM Punk, calling out how Punk handled his own locker room disputes very differently. Fish recalled how Punk went directly to Tony Khan instead of handling things one-on-one.
Fish didnt stop there. He also referenced the broader issue of locker room dynamics and how Punk tried to insert himself into a leadership role after the FTR conflictsomething Fish wasnt buying.
This new context builds on comments Fish made back in August 2022 on his Undisputed podcast, where he addressed the same FTR tension but in more general terms. At the time, he called it a good kind of tension and explained how conflict can add to in-ring chemistry if both parties are professional:
For Fish, being real matters more than backstage games. He believes theres still a place in wrestling for that gritty shoot work energy, so long as its built on mutual respect.
Whether you agree with Fish or not, theres no denying hes putting it all out therewith no filters and no need to protect egos.
Are backstage conflicts like these good for business, or do they create too much chaos? Drop your thoughts in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
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