Backstage Update On Jimmy Jacobs’ Status With AEW Amid Online Speculation

Despite recent buzz online, Jimmy Jacobs is not back with AEW, according to a new report from Fightful Select. Speculation arose after Jacobs promoted an episode of AEW Dynamite on Instagram, but sources confirm he has not rejoined the company.

Jacobs, a respected figure in both the ring and creative roles, boasts a diverse wrestling resume. He gained fame in Ring of Honor, where he was a five-time ROH World Tag Team Champion, before transitioning to backstage work in WWE.

Jacobs joined WWE’s creative team in 2015 and contributed to several notable storylines, including the widely praised โ€œList of KOโ€ angle with Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho. However, he was released from WWE in 2017 after posting a controversial photo with Bullet Club members during their mock โ€œinvasionโ€ of Raw.

Following his WWE exit, Jacobs worked for TNA/Impact Wrestling, where he played both backstage and on-screen roles. He left Impact in 2018, citing burnout and the need for new creative perspectives.

Jacobs signed with AEW in June 2023 as a producer and creative team member. His role was largely administrativeโ€”organizing creative information for Tony Khanโ€”rather than writing weekly TV. He exited AEW in October 2024, once again citing burnout and a desire to step away from wrestling.

As of now, Jacobs is not under contract with AEW, and there are no current plans for a return. Stay tuned to PWMania.com for any further updates.