Jack Perry Confirms He’s Never Going Back to Jungle Boy in AEW

Jack Perry isn’t just evolving—he’s burying the Jungle Boy gimmick once and for all.

During his appearance on the Battleground Podcast, the AEW star opened up about his transformation and made it crystal clear that he’s not looking back. After being introduced with a laugh as “Jungle Boy Jack Perry,” the hosts asked what name he’s going by now. Perry didn’t hesitate to shut the door on his old persona.

“I’m not going back to Jungle Boy. That’s what I know. Um, for me, honestly, if the people can come up with something cool, I’m down for it. It’s kind of cool for me.”

Perry reflected on how his identity in AEW has shifted with time, saying his character has taken many forms and might keep changing:

“It’s evolved over the years and it was Jungle Boy Jack Perry and then Scapegoat Jack Perry and then who knows, a year from now, might be something Jack Perry or nothing at all. Who knows?”

The decision isn’t just about branding—it represents a major shift in how he presents himself in and out of the ring. While Jungle Boy helped launch his AEW career, Perry now seems more focused on embracing who he really is rather than playing a character he’s outgrown.

He’s also letting fans be part of the process, giving them the freedom to chant what feels right while he continues to move forward in this darker, more grounded chapter.

“We’ll let the fans decide that when they come chanting your name on Wednesday night’s Dynamite for the six-year anniversary.”

Jack Perry’s evolution might not come with jungle vines and Tarzan music anymore, but it’s real—and it’s personal.

Jack Perry is shedding the past and stepping into whatever comes next on his own terms. Whether fans chant “Scapegoat,” “Jack,” or something else entirely, it’s clear he’s no longer swinging from trees.

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