Jack Perry has made his comeback to AEW after several months away, reuniting with Luchasaurus to revive the popular Jurassic Express tag team. This reunion took place at AEW’s All Out event earlier this month, marking Perry’s first television appearance since late 2024. With this return, Perry plans to introduce a more complex and darker element to the Jurassic Express dynamic.
Exploring a More Nuanced Character Within Jurassic Express
Though Perry has resumed his role as a babyface, he expressed to Vice that he prefers when wrestling characters have depth beyond traditional good-versus-evil lines. He believes that Jurassic Express will now embody a more shadowed energy compared to their earlier incarnation.
It was interesting with the Scapegoat thing because I would get a mixed reaction. At certain times, I almost felt like a babyface. My idea was, I’m not the bad guy, I’m really the ultimate good guy here,
Jack Perry said.
I think it’s more interesting when it’s not so black and white and I think even if it’s leaning more towards the babyface side, I think there’s definitely a darker vibe with both of us than there was before. It’s a story, it’s always evolving. We are evolving. The sort of world that we are in is evolving. I think the more we can be open to that the more interesting it’ll be and the better it is.
Past Achievements and Continuing Legacy
Jurassic Express claimed the AEW Tag Team Championship once in 2022, while both Jack Perry and Luchasaurus individually held the TNT Title. Perry indicated that their reunion was inevitable and reassured fans that their iconic “Tarzan Boy” entrance theme will continue to be part of their identity during this new phase.
Upcoming Match and Physical Challenges Ahead
The Jurassic Express reunion is set to be officially recognized on AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary episode. Although their first opponents in this renewed chapter haven’t been disclosed, anticipation is building for their upcoming match.
In terms of physicality, this is the longest that I’ve gone [without wrestling] in my life since I was like 16 or 17 years old,
Perry shared.
I’m sure it’s gonna feel absolutely horrible the day after my first match back; that’s just part of the game. But I’m looking forward to it.
Significance of the Reunion for AEW and Its Fans
Jack Perry’s return with Jurassic Express signals a fresh evolution for one of AEW’s beloved teams, blending familiar elements with a darker, more mature storyline. This development not only offers long-time supporters renewed excitement but also reflects how the wrestlers and their stories are adapting within AEW’s ever-changing landscape. Moving forward, fans can expect Jurassic Express to bring a unique intensity to AEW programming while preserving the team’s original appeal.
