I know I’m late to the party, but I wanted to chime in. I have mixed feelings about this incident. It’s odd that security didn’t even seem to attempt to follow him into the stands. I understand a delay, not wanting to get in the way of the cameras or something, but it is their job to be there and at shows I’ve seen, they always are.
I’m also surprised people were SO physical. I’ve also seen situations where wrestlers are in the audience and people don’t touch them; I’ve always thought of it as something of an unwritten rule that you don’t push them around, and most people abide. Sure, pats on the back happen, but this seems really intense.
Finally, it’s also a little odd to me that Punk reacted that way. Don’t get me wrong, I’d be super pissed too (see above reasons). But at the same time, he’s a professional and shit like that has to happen once in a while (maybe more?), so such a big physical shove surprises me. So I guess I still haven’t entirely made up my mind on what the appropriate consequences are, but honestly I’m leaning towards less severe punishments for Punk. I think it was one of those gut reaction things. Wrestlers are people, too, and deserve to be treated as such.