Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Famer and current Director of Business Development for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), announced in an interview with Ella Jay from WrestleZone that April 2026 will mark his 40th anniversary in professional wrestling. Jarrett revealed that he and his team are developing ideas to commemorate this major milestone in his career.
Behind the Scenes Planning for the Celebration
Jarrett explained that his weekly podcast has served as a platform for many discussions about his milestone. He shared,
“April 2026 will be my 40th year anniversary. I do a podcast every week and we’ve had a lot of conversations behind the scenes, the whole team has kind of gotten behind it.”
– Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Famer
He mentioned that his partner Conrad has played a key role in initiating the movement toward marking the anniversary. As Jarrett put it,
“Conrad, my partner, he’s kind of started that ground swell and I got a lot going on in my world. We are going to figure out just how we’re going to celebrate 40 years of the last outlaw.”
Future Plans and In-Ring Goals
Regarding his wrestling ambitions, Jarrett hinted at ongoing objectives yet to be fully revealed. He acknowledged,
“So as far as my in-ring goals, I’ve got a few. I’ve shared some of those publicly, I’ll keep some privately. But in the most simple terms, stay tuned.”
– Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Famer
This suggests that fans can expect exciting developments from him as the anniversary approaches.
Significance of the 40th Anniversary for Jeff Jarrett and Wrestling
Marking 40 years in professional wrestling is a rare and significant achievement, especially for someone who has played multiple roles in the industry, including wrestler, promoter, and executive. This milestone not only highlights Jarrett’s enduring legacy in the sport but also points to potential special events and appearances that could impact both AEW and the wider wrestling world in 2026.
