What happened
On the September 16, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite, Jack Perry called out Samoa Joe during a promo, according to Ringside News and Fightful.
Perry told Joe to “come back and make my day,” per both outlets’ reporting on the segment.
What we know
Ringside News reported that Perry addressed Joe’s absence head-on, stating he believes Joe has been gone long enough.
Fightful reported that Perry’s challenge came during a promo in which he reflected on his recent string of losses and his stated goal of facing former AEW World Champions.
Both outlets confirm Perry’s callout was aimed at prompting Joe to return to AEW television.
What is not confirmed
Neither source confirms whether Samoa Joe has responded to Perry’s callout or whether a match between the two has been booked.
The reason for Joe’s absence from AEW programming is not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Perry’s callout signals an apparent effort by AEW to set up a program built around former AEW World Champions, positioning Perry as a challenger seeking a marquee opponent in Samoa Joe.
