Jack Perry is Still With AEW But Tony Khan Remains "Really Mad" Over All In 2023 Brawl

Jack Perry is still with AEW, despite what may have been suggested, but fans should not expect to see him any time soon.

Perry last appeared for AEW at All In 2023, where he lost the FTW Championship to Hook. This match, like much of the show, was overshadowed by the backstage confrontation Perry had with CM Punk. Their fight led to both men being suspended from AEW and Punk ultimately being released following his second suspension in less than a year. Punk has since gone on to return to WWE.

At NJPW Battle in the Valley 2024, Perry made a stunning appearance, his first in any wrestling company since AEW All In. Perry, clad in a "scapegoat" armband, tore up an AEW contract. This was a surprise to everyone, including the security. Guards at Battle in the Valley first thought Perry was a fan entering the ring, but were quickly told this was part of the show.

Perry's appearance at the NJPW show understandably led many to believe his time with AEW had ended. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer gave some clarification on Perry's current status. The former FTW Champion is still with AEW but is simply not being used.

Meltzer added that Tony Khan is still "really mad" at Perry over what transpired at AEW All In. The general gist of things is that Perry cost AEW CM Punk, who for his issues in AEW, is one of the biggest names the company had on its roster. With Punk not around, the lion's share of the blame has fallen on the former Jungle Boy.

Meltzer argued that Perry should have been suspended for a month or two and then brought back to programming. Instead, we are now seven months into Perry's absence from AEW programming. Meltzer said that the punishment for Perry doesn't fit the 'crime' he committed last August in Wembley.