Chris Jericho On Wrestling – ‘It’s The Stories That Sell Tickets’

While Chris Jericho is incredibly impressed with the athleticism often seen in the professional wrestling industry, he knows that storytelling will always be the main draw.

Speaking on 98 Rock Baltimore to promote AEW Dynamite, the “Ocho” commented on the match between Kenny Omega and El Hijo del Vikingo, the importance of storyline in wrestling, and more.

You can check out some highlights from the interview below:

On the importance of storytelling in wrestling: “Wrestling is and always will be storytelling [primarily]… It’s about characters and the story you tell to get people interested. The moves and the amazing acrobatics blow your mind, but it’s the stories that sell tickets.”

On his own experience with the high flying style: “I remember high-flying, I do the Lionsault, the second rope moonsault, and that back in the day was the most amazing crazy move, and now it’s not a big deal. This guy Komander is literally walking across the top rope like he’s a tightrope walker and not falling.”

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