Jack Perry has shared the struggles behind reuniting with Luchasaurus to reform Jurassic Express in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), despite strong opposition from some individuals behind the scenes. The reunion, which took place recently, was marked by significant challenges and personal trials throughout the process.
Obstacles Faced in Bringing Jurassic Express Back Together
During a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Jack Perry openly discussed the difficult path to reuniting with Luchasaurus. He revealed that certain parties were determined to prevent the reunion, making the process even more complicated. Perry described how the effort to revive Jurassic Express had gone through many potential versions over time, but some plans were repeatedly derailed.
“That was the culmination of so long,”
Jack Perry said.
“Without saying too much and throwing certain people under the bus — maybe one day — he’s one of my best friends in the entire world, in wrestling and out, and that’s something we’ve been talking about for a long time. There were many iterations over the years of how we would come back together. There was an evil version that somebody else ruined, and we didn’t get to do it, and there was all sorts of stuff.”
— Jack Perry
The Personal Challenges That Impacted Their Return
Perry also spoke candidly about the serious health scare that Luchasaurus faced last year, which added a new level of urgency to their reunion. The wrestler battled pneumonia so severe that his life was at risk, a reality that struck Perry deeply and shifted his perspective on what truly matters.
Reflecting on the experience, Perry explained how this near-tragic event helped them refocus on their friendship and careers, pushing aside past conflicts and frustrations.
“This past year, we both ended up being off. He was off; he had pneumonia, which has been documented, and all that, but it turned out to be pretty serious, and he almost died, which is surreal. Guy’s like your best friend, and I’m talking to him every day and all that. Then all of a sudden it’s like, ‘Oh, I could have died.’ It really puts things into perspective, you know, just how fragile life is and really what’s important.”
— Jack Perry
The Final Push and Scheduling Hurdles
Both Perry and Luchasaurus were initially sidelined, but they remained focused on making Jurassic Express stronger than before. They believed that with greater self-awareness and experience, their comeback could surpass their previous run. However, logistical challenges and external resistance made the reunion remarkably difficult to coordinate.
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“Then it turned out to be just about the hardest thing in the world to make it happen, just scheduling and things were coming up, and there were certain people who seemed hell bent on not letting it happen. But we fought through it all, and we kept going. Finally, it culminated in that moment that you saw, and it just felt so good. I feel like I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better.”
— Jack Perry
Jurassic Express is slated to appear on AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversaryshow later this week, where fans will witness the culmination of their perseverance. Coverage of this event will be available to viewers eager to see their reunion in action.
The reunion of Jack Perry and Luchasaurus holds significant meaning for fans of All Elite Wrestling, underscoring themes of friendship, resilience, and overcoming adversity. Their journey highlights the often unseen challenges talent face behind the scenes, and their return is poised to add renewed excitement to the AEW roster moving forward.
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