Jack Perry says coming to NJPW is a chance for a new chapter.
Jack Perry has not appeared on AEW programming since AEW All In last September. He was suspended following a backstage altercation with CM Punk. The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has been working with NJPW since January, when he appeared at Battle in the Valley. Perry recently claimed that he was denied his request for an AEW release, and it is unclear when he will return to AEW.
Speaking with NJPW’s website, Jack Perry was asked to describe what the name “Scapegoat” meant to him.
“I think it’s ingrained in human nature to be afraid of blame, and the disapproval of others,” Jack Perry said. “At the end of the day, that’s weakness. That’s a weak mindset, a weak soul. If you know the truth, what good is the opinion of other people? If you know the truth, you have power.
“I’m not shying away from the blame. If you need me to be the Scapegoat because you don’t have the bravery to stand up for your own actions, then that’s fine. I’m man enough to take that blame from all of us and I’m not going to shy away from it.”
Jack Perry On Coming To NJPW
During the interview, Jack Perry was also asked to discuss why he chose to come to NJPW. He stated that it was a chance to start a new chapter and stay true to himself.
“Well Japan for me is an opportunity, not to start over, but start a new chapter without having to apologize or pretend to be sorry for the actions of other people,” Perry said. “It’s a way that I can stay true to myself and continue to grow despite everything that’s gone on.”
Perry is set to compete at NJPW Sakura Genesis. More information is available here.
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