At Sunday night’s AEW Dynasty pay-per-view-event, Jack Perry made his return to the company by helping The Young Bucks defeat FTR to capture the AEW Tag Team Titles.
During the post-AEW Dynasty 2024 media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan commented on Jack Perry’s return to AEW, why airing the footage helped explain where Perry has been as of late, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the media scrum below:
On the return of Jack Perry at AEW Dynasty 2024: “I think Jack Perry’s return got a lot of excitement. It got a huge reaction. Again, I mentioned we were in Chicago, it was a great night when Jon Moxley became IWGP World Champion, and I got to watch Jack Perry’s return to American wrestling in New Japan Pro Wrestling. He got a massive star reaction in New Japan’s ‘Windy City’ show, and I think he’s been doing great work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. And when you go over, do an excursion, have a great run like he did in the New Japan Cup, and a great performance like he had against Shota [Umino] in Chicago, I think that had a lot to do with it.”
On why airing the footage helped explain where Jack Perry has been: “I do think we made a bold call in the run up to this match, and it really heightened the circumstances, and I think it added to the presentation of the moment of Jack Perry’s return tonight at AEW Dynasty. And the pay-per-view was a homerun, and I think a lot of people felt like it was a great return. Also, I felt like it was important to partially explain where Jack’s been because the last time we saw him on AEW television was Wembley Stadium. He went through the curtain, and we never saw him again since. So I did feel like some responsibility to the viewer given that I knew Jack was going to return to AEW to explain where he’s been.”
Jack Perry, also known as Jungle Boy, made a triumphant return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event on Sunday night. Perry, who had been absent from AEW television since his appearance at Wembley Stadium, played a crucial role in helping The Young Bucks capture the AEW Tag Team Titles by defeating FTR.
AEW President Tony Khan spoke about Perry’s return during the post-event media scrum. Khan expressed his excitement and mentioned that Perry’s return generated a huge reaction from the crowd. He also highlighted Perry’s success in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), where he had a remarkable run in the New Japan Cup and delivered an impressive performance against Shota Umino in Chicago.
Khan further explained the decision to air footage of Perry’s time in NJPW, stating that it helped provide context and explain where Perry had been during his absence from AEW. The footage added to the anticipation and made Perry’s return at AEW Dynasty even more significant. Khan acknowledged the responsibility to the viewers and felt it was important to address Perry’s whereabouts since his last appearance on AEW television.
The AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event was highly successful, with fans and critics praising the show. Perry’s return added an extra layer of excitement and contributed to the overall success of the event. The footage from NJPW showcased Perry’s growth and accomplishments during his time away from AEW, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the wrestling industry.
Fans can watch highlights from the media scrum, including Khan’s comments on Perry’s return, on AEW’s official YouTube channel. The video provides additional insight into the decision-making process behind Perry’s comeback and the significance it holds for both AEW and its fans.
As AEW continues to make waves in the wrestling world, Jack Perry’s return serves as a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering compelling storylines and surprises for its audience. With his impressive track record and undeniable talent, Perry’s presence in AEW will undoubtedly contribute to the promotion’s ongoing success.