Although AEW continues to gain momentum this summer, several of its wrestlers have sought opportunities beyond the company. QT Marshall, Satnam Singh, and Jeff Jarrett will team up for their first-ever match together at an independent wrestling show, marking a notable departure from their usual appearances within AEW. This event is scheduled for August 16 and lies outside the scope of Tony Khan AEW outside matches.
While AEW talent often take bookings with smaller promotions, Jarrett has not previously performed for the Atlanta-based platform 1FW. This match will be the first time the trio competes as a unit, highlighting a new chapter in their combined in-ring activities. The Back to School Bash event will feature their opponents Jimmy Wild, Tommy Mars, and Parker Li, providing fans with fresh wrestling dynamics.
The venue for this independent show is the West Jackson Middle School in Jefferson, Georgia, where fans will also have the chance to purchase meet-and-greet packages with Satnam Singh and Jeff Jarrett.
Jeff Jarrett’s Past and Reputation in Wrestling
Jeff Jarrett brings a storied legacy to the ring as a WWE Hall of Famer with significant impact in WCW, TNA, AAA, and even as a member of the Bullet Club. Despite his celebrated career, former WWE head writer Vince Russo once publicly criticized Jarrett’s wrestling technique during a Sportskeeda podcast, referring to some of his moves as artificial.
Russo recounted a personal experience where, after challenging Jarrett on the authenticity of his in-ring strikes, he was physically bested by the veteran wrestler during a confrontation in Nashville, reflecting the intensity and seriousness that Jarrett brings to wrestling both inside and outside the ring.
“We were at his house once and I said something about the work and I’m like, Jeff [Jarrett], it looks phony. Can you guys not hit each other without hurting each other? I mean, you’ve been doing this for years and years, I can’t believe that big guys can actually hit each other without hurting each other. Bro, about two weeks later, I had a a fight around the asylum in Nashville. Bro, Jeff beat the ever loving crap out of me.”
—Vince Russo, Former WWE Head Writer
Implications and Future Prospects Following This Independent Match
Jarrett’s involvement with this independent match demonstrates an openness within AEW’s framework allowing talent to expand their professional experiences. QT Marshall and Satnam Singh have not featured prominently in recent AEW storylines, so this collaboration opens new doors for these wrestlers in alternative venues.
At 58 years old, Jeff Jarrett has slowed his in-ring activity but maintains a backstage presence in AEW. Whether this event signifies a final chapter in his wrestling career or a new beginning remains uncertain, but the match reflects the evolving nature of AEW performers’ roles within and beyond the promotion.
