Tag: Jeff Jarrett

Jeff Jarrett No Longer AEW’s Manager of Live Events

It looks like Jeff Jarrett’s backstage run with AEW has quietly come to an end. According to a new report from Fightful, the WWE Hall of Famer is no longer serving as AEW’s Manager of Live Events and hasn’t held that position “for a while.”

Jarrett’s departure from the role appears to be part of a behind-the-scenes shake-up, as AEW recently posted a listing to hire a new Live Events Manager, signaling that the company is moving forward with a fresh approach to its touring and event operations.

For now, Jarrett remains under contract as an on-screen performer, though his in-ring activity has slowed significantly in 2025. His last notable AEW storyline came earlier this year in a feud involving MJF, and he hasn’t been featured on television since.

While there’s no official word on when—or if—Jarrett will return to AEW programming, his shift away from the live events department marks another change in the company’s evolving backstage structure.

Jarrett joined AEW in late 2022, taking on multiple roles both on-camera and behind the curtain. Given his decades of experience promoting wrestling events across the globe, his exit from the live event position could mark the end of one chapter for “Double J,” while leaving the door open for what comes next—either inside AEW or beyond.

Jeff Jarrett Discusses Final In-Ring AEW Contract, Plans Moving Forward

The wrestling world is bracing for an emotional wave of farewells as several veteran stars prepare to hang up their boots. Among them, WWE’s John Cena has already begun a heartfelt farewell tour, while NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi has announced his retirement at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. Adding to the list, AEW’s “Last Outlaw” Jeff Jarrett has confirmed that his latest contract with the promotion will mark the final chapter of his in-ring career.

Jeff Jarrett’s Final Run in AEW

Jeff Jarrett, a wrestling veteran whose career spans multiple decades and promotions, recently shared insights into his future on his podcast My World. While discussing his new AEW contract, Jarrett reflected on his decision to remain active in the ring a little longer, even as retirement loomed on the horizon.

“I am very grateful,” Jarrett said, recalling conversations with his family, including his wife Karen and their daughters, as well as close wrestling colleagues like Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal. “Do I keep going? Do I hang it up? Or do I head strictly 100% down the business path?”

Jarrett revealed that he initially wanted to pursue an AEW World Tag Team Championship run alongside Lethal. However, plans shifted, and he found himself competing for the Trios Tag Titles with Satnam Singh instead. Although Jarrett and Lethal have fallen short in multiple tag title attempts, the 56-year-old isn’t done yet. In fact, he’s eyeing the AEW World Championship as the ultimate prize to cap off his career.

“Jay [Lethal], among others, said, ‘Jeff, are you kidding me? Go out swinging.’ Either I’m gonna die trying or I’m going for it all, so I am really excited,” Jarrett declared.

A Season of Goodbyes

Jarrett’s retirement plans are part of a broader wave of farewells from iconic wrestlers across promotions. John Cena’s farewell tour has brought nostalgic moments to WWE fans, as he bids adieu to an illustrious career that redefined sports entertainment. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Tanahashi, the “Ace of New Japan,” is set to leave an indelible mark on the industry when he retires at Wrestle Kingdom 20.

For fans, this transitional period is bittersweet. These legends have provided decades of unforgettable matches and moments, but their retirement also signifies a new era in professional wrestling.

The Last Outlaw’s Legacy

As Jarrett moves toward his final curtain call, his ambition remains as fiery as ever. A run for the AEW World Championship would be a fitting way to conclude a career filled with innovation, reinvention, and resilience. Whether or not he captures gold, Jarrett’s contributions to the business—as both a performer and a promoter—will leave a lasting legacy.

Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for updates on Jeff Jarrett’s final chapter, as well as more coverage on the retirement plans of wrestling’s biggest stars.

Credit “My World” Podcast

Jeff Jarrett Signs Final Talent Deal with AEW: “The Last Outlaw” Eyes AEW World Championship

Jeff Jarrett, known as “The Last Outlaw,” made waves during the Fight for the Fallen edition of AEW Dynamite with a monumental announcement about his wrestling future. The multi-time champion and wrestling veteran revealed that he has re-signed with All Elite Wrestling, but there’s a twist—this will be the last in-ring talent deal of his storied career.

A Moment of Reflection

The announcement began backstage, where Jarrett was seen discussing his decision with his wife, Karen Jarrett, alongside long-time allies Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, and Sonjay Dutt. Though they questioned whether he was certain about his choice, Jarrett remained resolute.

Later, he entered the ring for an emotional address, his guitar on a stand in the middle of the ring, boots slung around his neck—a symbolic nod to the possibility of retirement. Reflecting on his wrestling lineage, Jarrett posed the ultimate question: should “The Last Outlaw” ride off into the sunset? His answer? A resounding “Hell no!”

Jarrett vowed that while this new contract marks the final chapter of his in-ring career, it will also be one of his most determined. He proclaimed he still has fuel left in the tank and plans to leave it all in the ring during this last run.

Setting His Sights on Gold

In true Jeff Jarrett fashion, the wrestling legend made it clear he’s not just sticking around to take a victory lap. He has his sights set firmly on the AEW World Championship, declaring it the ultimate goal of his final chapter. Not interested in the AEW Tag Team or Trios titles, Jarrett emphasized that the World Championship is the prize that matters most to him.

To back up his words, Jarrett announced his participation in the upcoming Casino Gauntlet Match on the January 8 episode of AEW Dynamite—an opportunity that could pave his path to the coveted AEW World Championship.

The Legacy of “The Last Outlaw”

Jeff Jarrett’s career spans decades, promotions, and generations, making him one of the most enduring figures in professional wrestling. This announcement not only solidifies his role in AEW’s immediate future but also highlights his unwavering passion for the business.

As “The Last Outlaw” embarks on his final ride, fans can expect vintage Jarrett—grit, charisma, and an unrelenting drive to etch his name among AEW’s elite. Whether he captures the AEW World Championship or not, this last run promises to be one for the history books.

Stay tuned to AEW Dynamite to see how this chapter of Jeff Jarrett’s illustrious career unfolds!

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AEW’s Jeff Jarrett Hits Major Milestone In His Sobriety

All Elite Wrestling’s Jeff Jarrett has reached a major milestone in his sobriety in a huge accomplishment for the professional wrestling veteran.

On a recent edition of his “My World” podcast, Jarrett shared how long he’s been sober. He said,

“This past Friday was seven years to the day of my sobriety date. And you talked about it, we just kind of joked about it, putting the bread in the can down seven years ago. When I, by the grace of God, started on my sobriety journey, I had no idea what to expect. But early [on], I came to the real realization ‘Damn, I’m not just glad that, you know, I could start checking all the boxes. Hell, I’m lucky to be alive in so many ways.’ 

“So Conrad, it’s almost as if I have no idea what’s coming next. I really don’t. Now, there’s scripture that you can plan things, but God knows what’s in front. And something like that, Conrad, a retirement match, you know, one of those things, I think you just joked on a title or whatever, that is so far out of my scope of things. I’ll let others plan that, because I’m not in control of that.”

Jarrett struggled for years with substance abuse and appeared to wrestle while intoxicated at AAA TripleMania XV in 2017.

After a similar incident in October of that same year, Jarrett entered rehab with the help of WWE and his wife Karen and has remained sober ever since.

Jarrett most recently competed on the September 25th episode of AEW Collision where he lost to ‘Hangman’ Adam Page.

Source: eWn

Jeff Jarrett Reacts To The Passing Of Toby Keith

WWE, TNA Hall of Famer and AEW star Jeff Jarrett took to social media to share his thoughts on the passing of his friend Toby Keith.

“I don’t believe in coincidences…only convergences. I woke up at 4am to a message on my phone of Toby’s passing. I just finished my media day in Huntsville, Alabama — for an event in the same arena where I busted his song and he suplexed me on TNA’s 1st ppv. The reason I tell this story is to explain what a friend Toby was to me — after he had already committed to my show, he was asked by the President of the USA to come to the White House to perform his new smash hit, Angry American, on the day of the event, June 19, 2002.

Toby said a “diplomatically no” to them.

Toby was a man of his word, honor and integrity to his core, and I’ll never have a friend like him again.

T, love you my friend, Rest in Peace…”

Country singer Toby Keith died Monday night at age 62, more than two years after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer.

AEW’s Jeff Jarrett Discusses His Resurgence In Pro Wrestling

AEW star Jeff Jarrett has talked about his career revival and how he feels heading into AEW’s huge All In pay-per-view later this month.

The WWE Hall of Famer, during a recent interview with “Cultaholic Wrestling,” said that the last year for him in pro wrestling has been surreal.

“Absolutely,” said Jarrett when asked if he was surprised by his career resurgence. “At this stage of my career — and I’ve had some of the highest of highs and some of the lowest of lows — but you kind of look at the last year, and a little prior to that, from Game Changer Wrestling to the NWA, to WWE SummerSlam in my hometown at the stadium, and then you fast forward, here talking about Wembley 100, AEW All In, it is surreal. I do not … I am stopping and smelling the roses. I don’t take anything for granted.”

Jarrett admitted that he would’ve been grateful if AEW had sold 40,000 tickets for the All In show at Wembley Stadium, but is elated by the huge ticket sales, which has crossed 80,000. 

The veteran star has had an interesting last 12 months in the pro wrestling business. The 56-year-old, who continues to wrestle over 35 years after making his pro wrestling debut, was a special guest referee in The Usos’ match against the Street Profits at last year’s SummerSlam. The event was held at the Nissan Stadium in Jarrett’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Jarrett was released once again by WWE in August 2022, following which he wrestled in WrestleCade, GCW, and was also in Ric Flair’s final match, where he teamed up with Jay Lethal to face Flair and Andrade. 

The Hall of Famer then signed with AEW in November last year, forming a faction that included Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh. At the time of writing, he hasn’t been added to the All In card, but a wrestler with the star power of Jarrett could very well be on the card for such a historic show.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Star Jeff Jarrett Calls Taylor Swift A Family Friend Who’d Play Piano At His Home

There’s been quite a bit of overlap between the music and pro wrestling industries over the years, but fans of pro wrestling were pleasantly surprised to hear about Jeff Jarrett’s friendship with musician Taylor Swift recently. 

The veteran star has now talked about how his family and Swift became friends during his recent appearance on “TalkSport.”

“She’s from Hendersonville – a friend of the family,” said “Double J.” “There was a recent tweet that resurfaced and people were like, ‘Is that photoshopped,’ and I’m like, ‘Who’s going to go out of their way to photoshop Taylor in my house playing the piano?'”

Jarrett said Swift was his neighbor and that the celebrated musician used to babysit his daughters. He also revealed that his daughters even appeared in the music video of Swift’s song, “Mine.” The song, which was released in 2010, featured Jarrett’s three daughters as well as one of Kurt Angle’s daughters.

A recent social media post that did the rounds showed Swift playing the piano surrounded by the AEW star’s daughters. Jarrett has previously discussed his friendship with Swift, with the musician playing her entire first album to his family, which brought Jarrett’s late wife, Jill, to tears. Jill, who was then battling cancer, sadly passed away in 2007.

“Taylor played her first album to us. Jill cried her a*s out, and the girls knew every word to every song,” recalled Jarrett. “It was from god. For Taylor to step in here, a friend of a friend who I’d never met, and to this day Taylor keeps in touch with my girls.”

Swift is one of the biggest musicians of her generation, but Jarrett — who has a musician gimmick — uses his guitar in other ways, to bash his opponents in the head on AEW television, over 30 years after debuting the character in pro wrestling.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Jeff Jarrett Provides Update On Future AEW House Shows And Summer Plans

WWE Hall of Famer and AEW personality Jeff Jarrett recently spoke on his podcast, “My World with Jeff Jarrett,” about a variety of professional wrestling topics including an update on more AEW house shows coming up:

Conrad Thompson told Jarrett: “Well, we also know that you guys are back on tour. You got upcoming dates in Pittsburgh, Sunrise FL, Baltimore, Detroit, Austin TX. You got the big Double or Nothing loop for Las Vegas. The rumor and innuendo is that there might even be some more house shows coming up. Is that right?”

Jarrett said, “We’re off and running. We hit Corbin Kentucky and Salem Virginia, which is right outside of Roanoke. So yeah, we’ve got those two House Rules events coming up. Lots of buzz going on right now around AEW and the ups and downs and everything in between. But yes, Troy OH, was the first House Rules event, and, you know, Salem, and Corbin, Kentucky, so we’re moving over into a different part of the country. Our next two events are going to be near and dear to both of our hearts, but we’ll see how that goes. So, you know, at some point we’re going to get out to the Midwest and Texas and probably out West. The Carolinas are a hotbed that we’re looking at, obviously Florida, and then it goes without saying, the Northeast, There are many, many markets in the Northeast that House Rules would fit. So we’re excited. We’re also talking to some Canadian partners from coast to coast. AEW has a monster summer planned for Canada. I mean, a monster summer. Things are rocking, pal. My day job is keeping me busy in so many ways.”

Source: PWMania

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The AEW All-Atlantic Title Renamed To International Championship

Orange Cassidy successfully defended the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Jay Lethal on this week’s episode of Dynamite.

AEW President Tony Khan announced on Wednesday night’s show that the All-Atlantic Title is now “leveling up” to the AEW International Championship.

Cassidy will defend the AEW International Championship against Jeff Jarrett next Wednesday.

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Jeff Jarrett Reflects On Wrestling AEW Match After Father Jerry’s Death

AEW’s Jeff Jarrett is remaining positive, even after the recent passing of his father, legendary wrestling promoter Jerry Jarrett.

The older Jarrett died on February 14, aged 80, and tributes have been paid to him by several wrestlers and companies.

A day after his father’s passing, Jeff Jarrett competed on AEW Dynamite and was on the losing end of a ten-man tag-team match.

Reflecting on his father’s passing during the latest edition of his My World podcast, Double-J reflected on a mixed couple of weeks for him. He said,

“What a wonderful wacky life experience, really over the last two weeks. The ups and downs of life and sometimes the lows are unexpected but look, out of every low, something good comes out of it.”

Jarrett added that he knows it was right for him to wrestle so quickly after his father’s death as it helped serve as a coping mechanism.

Speaking about the tributes to his father, Jeff said he wishes Jerry was able to hear the kind words from the likes of The Rock, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, and others. He added,

“I just wish my dad could have heard, that’s the one thing that does get me emotional, I wish he could have heard all those kind words that were said.”

Jarrett, who also operates as AEW’s Director of Business Development, said that there will be an episode of his podcast that discusses his father’s career and legacy in due time.

Source: eWrestlingNews