Tony Khan makes huge announcement after AEW star gets replaced due to a serious reason

AEW President Tony Khan (Images via AEW and WWE
AEW President Tony Khan (Images via AEW and WWE's Official YouTube)

Tony Khan recently made a huge announcement regarding the current health status of a major AEW star. The star was replaced from the Continental Classic due to an injury he suffered. The star is none other than Darby Allin who has now been replaced by Jungle Boy Jack Perry. Khan took to announce that the youngster will face Kazuchika Okada in the tournament tomorrow on Dynamite.

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Darby Allin has been one of the top babyfaces in All Elite Wrestling ever since he joined the promotion. He was set to compete in this year's Continental Classic tournament and faced off against Kevin Knight in his first match. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury to his head and won't be able to compete in the tournament any further. Thus, it was announced that he will be replaced by Jungle Boy Jack Perry.

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Following this, Tony Khan took to X to make their match official for the upcoming Winter is Coming edition of Dynamite.

"Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite; 8pm ET/7pm CT; TOMORROW, Wed 12/10!; Winter is Coming! C2 Gold League; @rainmakerXokada vs @boy_myth_legend; After Jungle Jack bit the Rainmaker’s middle finger in an altercation last Wednesday, he’ll step into the C2 to fight vs Okada TOMORROW NIGHT!"
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It will be interesting to see if Jack Perry will be able to beat Okada in his first match of the tournament.

Darby Allin is uncertain about his future in the Tony Khan led promotion

It was announced on last week's episode of AEW Collision that Darby can no longer compete in the Continental Classic and will be replaced by Jack Perry. Following the announcement, Darby cut a promo away from the arena which was aired during the show.

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In the promo, Allin expressed his disappointment with not being able to compete in the tournament and asked Jack Perry to win the whole thing for him. While addressing the fans, he also confirmed that his future in Tony Khan 's company remains uncertain.

"Now I hear, Jack Perry is taking my spot. I've never seen eye to eye Jack Perry, but if you're taking my spot man, just go on win the whole thing. I hope you do. As for Darby, I don't know, don't....know." he said.
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Fans are hoping that Darby Allin recovers from the injury soon and makes his return to the ring.

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