In a recent appearance on Talk is Jericho, Chris Hero revealed the reasons behind his decision to decline offers from Chris Jericho in AEW for a match.
Hero noted that this occurred on two separate occasions – during the ‘Labors of Jericho’ storyline and Jericho’s reign as the ROH World champion.
Hero said: “How do you turn down an opportunity like that once let alone twice, you know? (Hero said about Labours of Jericho & ROH World Title match offers) So it’s a little embarrassing on my behalf but, the nature of AEW, things are very, I don’t wanna say last minute but things are just… it’s just the pace is so fast and quick and there’s this and you’re onto this or whatever and I just thought — I think it was maybe in Chicago I think. I think you wrestled (Tomohiro) Ishii and I was like, okay, one, can I get ready in eight days? Can I get gear in eight days? Because I still have my Kassius Ohno stuff. That wasn’t even on my radar as far as I need to get gear made. It’s like, well what shape is my body gonna be in when I have a match? So, it was hard to say no to but at the same time, things had kind of worked out.”
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Chris Hero, also known as Kassius Ohno, recently revealed the reasons behind his decision to decline offers from Chris Jericho in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for a match. Hero shared this information during an appearance on Talk is Jericho.
According to Hero, he had the opportunity to face Jericho on two separate occasions. The first was during the ‘Labors of Jericho’ storyline, and the second was when Jericho was the reigning ROH World champion. However, Hero decided to decline both offers.
Hero explained that the nature of AEW and its fast-paced environment played a significant role in his decision. He mentioned that things in AEW can be last-minute, and the pace is quick. Hero expressed his concern about being able to prepare for the match in such a short amount of time. He questioned whether he could get ready physically and mentally, including getting new gear made for the match.
Additionally, Hero mentioned that he still had his Kassius Ohno gear and was unsure about his physical condition at the time. He admitted that it was difficult to turn down such an opportunity, but ultimately, he felt that things had worked out for him.
Hero’s decision to decline the offers from Chris Jericho in AEW sheds light on the challenges and considerations that wrestlers face when accepting or declining matches. It highlights the importance of preparation and being in the right physical and mental state for a match.
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In conclusion, Chris Hero’s decision to decline offers from Chris Jericho in AEW offers insights into the fast-paced nature of the wrestling industry and the considerations wrestlers make when accepting or declining matches. It showcases the importance of preparation and being in the right condition for a match.