Can Jake Finally Be SOMETHING in AEW? TNA’s Dropped Monster’s Ball
If you caught last night’s AEW Dynamite (January 7, 2026), you know the vibes were off the charts. The Don Callis Family just got even more stacked with the surprise debut of Jake Doyle—yep, the former Jake Something cashing in that bounty on JetSpeed and aligning with Mark Davis for some serious bruiser energy.
This guy’s been grinding for 16 years, and AEW might finally be the place where he gets to shine like he deserves. Let’s break down why TNA dropped the ball so hard… and why AEW could turn him into a legit force in 2026. #AllElite forever! 🔥
Who Is Jake Doyle? The Raw Talent Breakdown
At 36, Jacob Doyle (real name) is a straight-up powerhouse: 6’3”, built like a tank, bearded menace with explosive power moves and surprising athleticism for his size. Trained in the old ROH Dojo way back in the day, he’s got that classic big-man game—big boots, spinebusters, powerbombs that look devastating—but he can hang in fast-paced spots too.
Fans have been calling him underrated for years: great selling, strong promos that carry weight (that deep voice hits different), and natural charisma. He’s versatile—heel or face, singles or tags—and he’s got that “don’t mess with me” aura that pops on TV
How TNA Completely Wasted Him (The X Division Crime)
TNA had this guy for years (two stints, tons of TV time), but they had zero clue what to do with him. The biggest sin? Shoving him into the X Division constantly—multi-man scrambles, ladder spots, high-flyer chaos.
Look, Jake’s athletic enough to keep up, but he’s a heavyweight bruiser, not a 200-pound flip machine. Fans hated it (Reddit threads were full of “why is this tank in X Division matches?”), and it buried his strengths.
He never got a real main-event push, no long title reigns as a dominant force, just midcard filler. They even had him as “Cousin Jake” early on before the “Something” gimmick, which was fun/meme-y but never elevated him to the top.
TNA fumbled hard—Tony Khan clearly saw the potential (he brought him in for Dark matches back in 2022), but now AEW snagged him right after his contract expired Jan 1.
Why AEW Is the Perfect Fit—And He Could Finally Be SOMETHING
AEW knows how to book big men right: look at Wardlow, Hobbs, or even the Gates of Agony. Doyle slots perfectly into The Don Callis Family as muscle alongside Mark Davis—imagine that tag duo: two absolute units throwing people around, Callis scheming on the outside. With Kyle Fletcher going singles, there’s an opening for Doyle to eat pins from top guys, build heat, then explode.
This fresh start + real name drop (bye, “Something” jokes) + AEW’s creative freedom? He could get that win streak, a TNT title chase, or even tag gold. AEW’s roster depth means he won’t be forced into mismatched spots—he’ll be used as the intimidating enforcer he was born to be.
Final Thoughts: Hype Level Max
Jake Doyle isn’t just another signing—he’s proof AEW poaches underrated talent and lets them thrive. TNA had a diamond; they treated it like gravel. Now in AEW, with Callis pulling strings and the spotlight on Dynamite/Collision, this could be the year he finally becomes a something worth remembering.
What do you think, fam? Tag team run with Davis? TNT Title contender?
Drop your predictions in the comments, smash that like/subscribe, and let’s keep riding this AEW wave! Who’s next to get the push they deserve?
