Disappointing Update on 3-Time Champion's AEW Return [Reports]

A former three-time champion, who has been on a hiatus from AEW for some time now, made the news recently after a fresh update regarding his status surfaced.

Jack Perry was on top of his game before he took a hiatus from the wrestling promotion last year. He has been a former AEW TNT, FTW, and World Tag Team Champion and was last seen on television programming at Full Gear in November 2024. Meanwhile, it was reported that amid his absence, the Scapegoat was seen backstage on some recent tapings a few months ago. Now, a new update has been provided on the status of his impending return to AEW.

According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, the Scapegoat is currently at home and not injured. He further mentioned that there were plans involving him with Kenny Omega last year, but they fell through. Lastly, Sapp reported that while he did not hear any definitive plans for his return, he did come across some discussions around him being on his way back to Tony Khan's promotion. The uncertainty over the 28-year-old's return will undoubtedly leave the fans disappointed.

Jim Cornette doesn't want AEW to push Jack Perry

Earlier this year, WWE legend Jim Cornette, while speaking on his Drive-Thru podcast, stated that he does not see Jack Perry as a top star.

"I don't know how they think he's a star. He's a star in their eyes, in their world. He just doesn't sell any tickets, draw any money, get anybody to watch, or particularly have great matches," Jim Cornette said.

While Cornette is seemingly not a fan, Perry's evolution from his Jungle Boy persona to the Scapegoat character he currently embodies has been lauded by many fans and purists alike.

It will be interesting to see what Tony Khan has planned for him once he finally returns to the Jacksonville-based promotion.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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