What’s Going on with Jay White?

What's the deal with Jay White in AEW? This past week on Dynamite, he suffered a loss to Billy Gunn, adding to the perplexing trajectory of the "Switchblade."

It appears that ever since his defeat to an injured MJF at Full Gear last year, Jay White's star power has significantly dimmed. This is disappointing considering he was touted as one of the premier free agent signings last year. However, like many others on the AEW roster, he seems adrift in the sea of talent, lacking direction. Despite leading Bullet Club Gold, the faction's focus seems more on antics than on winning matches.

The ongoing feud with the comedic trio, The Acclaimed, doesn't quite hit the mark for me. What would be more intriguing? A rivalry with the formidable House of Black, particularly with Malakai Black. The clash between Jay White and Malakai Black presents an enticing prospect, especially given their respective affiliations in trios. Imagining a substantial feud between them culminating in a World Title challenge is tantalizing. Whatever Jay White is currently engaged in with The Acclaimed doesn't seem to capitalize on his potential.

What are your thoughts on Jay White's booking? Despite notable victories over Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, and Ricky Starks since joining AEW, he seems relegated below them in the pecking order. To be fair, with a few months of strong booking, AEW could easily elevate Jay White to Title contention status. So, while the journey has been underwhelming for Jay White thus far, there's still hope for a turnaround.

There's a plethora of potential matchups that have yet to be explored. Battles against the likes of Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, Adam Copeland, and Christian Cage could be monumental. Here's hoping Jay White finds himself in those compelling matchups instead of squaring off against "Daddy Ass."

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