Jack Perry made an impact in his NJPW in-ring debut. At NJPW 52nd Anniversary, House of Torture helped Jack Perry defeat Shota Umino to advance to the next round of the New Japan Cup.

Khan said a backstage altercation between Punk and fellow wrestler Jack Perry made him fear for his life and prompted him to fire Punk out of fear for the safety of the rest of the AEW locker room.