AEW star Jack Perry recently provided an update on his ankle condition after reports emerged that he sustained an injury last week. Perry stepped in to replace Darby Allin in this year’s AEW Continental Classic tournament and faced former Elite stablemate Kazuchika Okada as his first opponent at C2. During the match, concerns arose when Perry appeared to injure his ankle following a suicide dive on “The Rainmaker.” Wrestling Observer’s Brian Alvarez confirmed that Perry hurt his ankle mid-match but managed to finish the bout and felt okay afterward.
On the December 20th episode of AEW Collision Holiday Bash, Perry returned to action in the Continental Classic, competing against Speedball’s Mike Bailey. After securing his first win in the tournament, Perry spoke candidly about his injury in an AEW social media interview, admitting he felt terrible but remained optimistic. He looks ahead to challenging tough competitors PAC and Kyle Fletcher in upcoming matches, confident his team can pull through despite the setbacks.
Perry said, “My ankle feels like shit and my mouth tastes like a Speedball toe, but overall I’m very happy because I’m finally going to compete in the Continental Classic. We had three points and two games left. PAC and Kyle Fletcher are fierce opponents, but I think we might somehow find a way to bring all this home.”
In other news from AEW Collision, a top AEW star lost his championship after issuing an open challenge.
Fan Take: This update is significant for AEW fans as it shows Perry’s resilience and determination to compete despite his injury, adding drama to the Continental Classic tournament. It also highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport, where injuries can alter the course and test the grit of its stars, keeping fans engaged and invested.
