Lance Archer Bids Farewell to Jake Roberts, Joins Don Callis Family in AEW Shakeup

One big thing: AEW’s Don Callis Family expands, Jake Roberts shifts alliances

In a significant roster shakeup, AEW star Lance Archer has parted ways with WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts, joining the Don Callis Family stable.

• The change was announced during the October 8 “Title Tuesday” episode of AEW Dynamite.
• Don Callis revealed a talent exchange that brought Archer into his faction.
• Jake Roberts is now managing RUSH and the reformed LFI stable.

Archer’s gratitude

Lance Archer took to social media on October 9 to express his appreciation for Jake Roberts:

“Business is business. I get it. But @JakeSnakeDDT I thank you for everything you taught me! @doncallisquotes gonna have more than he can handle!! #FearTheMurderHawk”

Why it matters

This shift marks a significant change in AEW’s landscape:

• It ends a partnership between Archer and Roberts that began with Archer’s AEW debut in 2020.
• The move strengthens Don Callis’s stable, adding a formidable powerhouse to his lineup.
• It signals a new direction for Jake Roberts, aligning him with RUSH’s LFI stable.

The bigger picture

This realignment showcases AEW’s dynamic roster management and willingness to shake up established alliances. It also demonstrates the promotion’s commitment to evolving storylines and creating fresh matchups for its audience.

As Lance Archer embarks on this new chapter with the Don Callis Family, fans are left wondering how this will impact his in-ring performances and character development. What do you think about this sudden shift in alliances? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.