"No one is going to miss this guy" - Fans lash out at top star after he publicly rejects AEW
A former AEW World Tag Team Champion is in the news again for his controversial comments on the Jacksonville-based company. Jack Perry, a former AEW World Tag Team Champion, has been in the news again for his controversial comments about the Jacksonville-based company. Perry, formerly known as Jungle Boy, was suspended from AEW programming after an alleged backstage scuffle with CM Punk at All In 2023. Despite his absence, Perry appeared in NJPW and later tore off his contract with the company. Since then, there have been doubts about his future in All Elite Wrestling. In his comments, Perry suggested that All El Elite Wrestling was "too afraid" to bring him back. The comments hint at animosity between Perry and the promotion. Some reports suggest that his indefinite suspension has been lifted and the company has been waiting for the right time to reintroduce him.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Roy DSilva in Entertainment
A former AEW World Tag Team Champion is in the news again for his controversial comments on the Jacksonville-based company.
Jack Perry, formerly known as Jungle Boy, was suspended after his alleged backstage scuffle with CM Punk at All In 2023. Amid his absence from AEW programming, Perry appeared in NJPW and tore off his contract with the Jacksonville-based company. Since then, fans have been speculating about his future in All Elite Wrestling.
There have been doubts about whether Jack Perry will ever return to the Tony Khan-led company. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old muddied the waters further by claiming All Elite Wrestling was "too afraid" to bring him back. In an interview with NJPW, Perry said:
After Perry's comments surfaced online, fans were quick to react. Many mentioned that no one cared about the former World Tag Team Champion's absence and he would not be missed.
The comments by Perry hint at animosity between him and the Jacksonville-based promotion. Meanwhile, a report has suggested that this was a long-drawn angle that will eventually see him return.
According to Wrestling Observer, via WrestlePurists, Perry had contacted CEO Tony Khan and apologized for his actions.
Some reports suggest that the star's indefinite suspension has been lifted, and the company has been waiting for the right time to reintroduce him. It remains to be seen what's next for the 26-year-old.