Jack Perry, son of the late actor Luke Perry, won the AEW National Championship in a 21-man Blackjack Battle Royal at AEW Revolution in his hometown of Los Angeles. And subsequently, during the post-show press conference, Perry shared an emotional reflection on his father’s death seven years earlier in March 2019. Recalling childhood visits to the arena, Perry would heartbreakingly say, “The person who I wish could be here the most isn’t here,” acknowledging how special the moment would have been.
“As I said, today’s kind of bittersweet. I don’t talk about it too much. My dad died, like seven years ago now … And today, coming here, being in this building, the only time I’ve been here was walking around with my dad. And at that point, I was so young, I was probably still holding his hand. It was interesting, and it was really cool for me to now be here in this way, but it was also sad because I was thinking, you know, the person who I wish could be here the most isn’t here.” – Jack Perry
Luke Perry, the late actor best known for Beverly Hills 90210, was a devoted fan of professional wrestling and frequently attended live events in Los Angeles, where he often sat ringside and interacted with wrestlers. His passion deeply influenced his son, Jack, who grew up watching WWE events with him, including attending SummerSlam 2009 when he was 12. Therefore, while it was a big career moment for Perry to win the title at Revolution, it’s understandable why he considered it “bittersweet.”
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