Jimmy Jacobs, a popular figure in the wrestling world, recently stepped down from his role as a writer for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), citing emotional exhaustion. We had previously covered on eWn that AEW plans to utilize Jacobs’ exit as a chance to reimagine its creative path.
Fightful has shed some light on details surrounding Jacobs’s departure and his role at AEW. The report emphasizes that Jacobs was well-regarded by the backstage crew, and his departure has not caused any friction.
Another factor influencing Jacobs’ decision was his wish to lessen his frequent travel. It is projected that Jacobs is now preparing to take a short sabbatical following his departure from AEW.
In terms of regular presence at AEW shows, Jacobs was second only to Tony Khan, having served over a year with the company. AEW acknowledges the need for a creative overhauling and Jacobs’ departure provides an opportunity for these changes to be executed.
Upon joining AEW, Jacobs had to acquaint himself with the onscreen product and showed openness and eagerness to do so by taking recommendations. Aside from that, the accomplished writer, who previously worked for WWE/TNA, worked alongside Chris Jericho in cultivating the ‘Learning Tree’, even though the concept was not originally his.
It’s pivotal to clarify that the speculations indicating that Jacobs had no knowledge of Kazuchika Okada are baseless.