In a recent appearance on the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, 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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In a recent episode of the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, professional wrestler Chris Hero, also known as Kassius Ohno, opened up about his decision to decline offers from Chris Jericho in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for a match. Hero revealed that he turned down these opportunities on two separate occasions – during the ‘Labors of Jericho’ storyline and Jericho’s reign as the ROH World Champion.
Hero explained that the fast-paced nature of AEW and the last-minute nature of the offers played a significant role in his decision. He mentioned that he was caught off guard by the opportunities and had concerns about being able to prepare adequately in such a short amount of time. He questioned whether he could get his gear ready and what shape his body would be in for the match. Hero admitted feeling embarrassed about declining the offers but ultimately felt that things had worked out for him.
The ‘Labors of Jericho’ storyline was a series of matches that Chris Jericho had to go through to earn a match against MJF. It was an intense and challenging storyline that showcased Jericho’s determination and resilience. Declining an opportunity to be part of such a high-profile storyline could have been a difficult decision for Hero.
Similarly, turning down a match against Chris Jericho during his reign as the ROH World Champion would have been a significant opportunity for Hero to showcase his skills and potentially elevate his career. However, Hero’s concerns about the time constraints and his readiness for the match led him to decline the offer.
Despite declining these opportunities, Hero expressed admiration for Chris Jericho and acknowledged the appeal of working with him. He recognized the significance of being offered such opportunities and acknowledged that it was hard to say no. However, he ultimately believed that things had worked out for him.
As a fan of professional wrestling, it is always interesting to hear about the behind-the-scenes decisions and considerations that wrestlers make. The fast-paced nature of the industry and the challenges that come with it can often influence wrestlers’ decisions, as seen in Hero’s case.
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