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Jack Perry’s AEW contract is reportedly up and negotiations are underway; the Roundup also covers a former plan for his entrance theme, WWE/UFC crossovers around UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, and other circulating rumors (Danhausen push, Slammiversary attendance, and more).
A report from F4W Online’s Bryan Alvarez says Jack Perry’s AEW contract is nearing expiration and negotiations are ongoing, but no specific date was disclosed; Perry has been with AEW since January 2019 and last competed on May 27, with neither Perry nor AEW commenting on the status.
On AEW Collision's Fairway to Hell, Mark Davis defeated Jack Perry to win the AEW National Championship after Ricochet interference, while Darby Allin defeated PAC to retain the AEW World Championship in a no-disqualification match that featured tables and a balcony spot; Divine Dominion beat Ruthie Slay & Rachel Lay in a non-title bout, and Mike Bailey defeated Kiran Grey, as promos teased Wednesday's title action with Takeshita stepping in for Okada.
AEW Full Gear 2024, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, may see a significant title change as Daniel Garcia is expected to defeat Jack Perry for the TNT Championship. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reports that Garcia, who has been receiving a major push and recently signed a new contract with AEW, is favored to win the title. This match is one of several highly anticipated contests on the Full Gear card.
Jack Perry pinned Bryan Danielson to secure a victory for The Elite in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing. The match featured extreme violence, including Perry crashing a bus into Darby Allin and being set on fire. This was Perry's first AEW match since his suspension following a backstage altercation with CM Punk.
Former WWE star Ryback criticized CM Punk's behavior during a backstage altercation at AEW All In, calling him "Fragile Phil" and questioning his maturity. The footage of the altercation was aired on AEW Dynamite, sparking controversy and criticism online. AEW owner Tony Khan defended the decision, stating that it was crucial for the build to an upcoming event.
AEW aired footage of a backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry at All In, leading to Punk's firing and subsequent return to WWE. The video showed Punk initiating physical contact with Perry before being separated by Samoa Joe and others. Punk later gave his side of the incident in an interview, and AEW likely released the footage to create a storyline angle for Perry's return to their television show.
AEW Dynamite aired real backstage footage of CM Punk fighting Jack Perry at AEW All In, confirming Punk's account of the incident. The show drew less than 3,000 fans, and featured matches including Adam Copeland vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Chris Jericho, HOOK, and Katsuyori Shibata, and Samoa Joe vs. Dustin Rhodes. The Young Bucks presented the footage of Punk vs. Perry, and AEW continues to book storylines to engage online audiences.
AEW plans to broadcast footage of CM Punk's backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In 2023 on "Dynamite," contradicting some of Punk's claims made in an explosive interview with Ariel Helwani. The company is within its legal rights to show the footage, and it's expected to shed more light on the incident that led to Punk's firing from AEW.
AEW's Tony Khan plans to air backstage footage of CM Punk's altercation with Jack Perry on next week's Dynamite, potentially exposing Punk as a liar and aiming to boost the show's ratings amidst recent declines.
CM Punk and Jack Perry reportedly engaged in a backstage brawl at AEW All In 2023. The altercation allegedly occurred after Perry's match, with sources claiming that Punk "went after" or even "hit" Perry. The confrontation stemmed from Punk rejecting Perry's idea to use real glass in a match, leading to tensions between the two. This incident adds to the ongoing drama surrounding Punk's tenure with AEW, including previous altercations and controversies within the locker room.
"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry turned heel for the first time in his AEW career after his loss to IWGP World Champion SANADA. AEW is planning to change up Perry's theme song and he is expected to have a new character presentation soon. Perry will address his actions on "AEW Dynamite" tonight.
AEW star Jack Perry, also known as Jungle Boy, is set for a major gimmick overhaul following his recent heel turn at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Perry will be adopting a new persona to align with his villainous role, and his theme music will also be changed. The details of the new theme song are yet to be revealed. While Perry's heel turn has generated buzz among fans, not everyone is pleased, with WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff expressing his disapproval of Perry's performance at Forbidden Door.
'Jungle Boy' Jack Perry is set to face SANADA for the IWGP Heavyweight Champion at Forbidden Door. Perry plans on bringing the championship back to AEW and is grateful that SANADA admitted to not knowing who he was. Perry aims to deliver on Tony Khan's belief in him and is excited to have the opportunity to work with New Japan's top talent.