Chris Jericho spoke about the plans for his matches that were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the latest episode of Talk is Jericho.
Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay and Minoru Suzuki were mentioned as opponents that were planned.
“I had so much momentum with New Japan from 2018 with Kenny [Omega], co-headlined the Tokyo Dome. 2019 with Naito, co-headlined the Tokyo Dome. 2020 with Tanahashi, co-headlined the Tokyo Dome. And then the lockdown came, and everything was kind of shut down. There were plans for two or three other Tokyo Dome matches in that meantime afterward. There were talks of doing Ospreay, which we, of course, have done at Wembley. There were talks with Kota Ibushi, who was our tag team partner for the ‘Like a Dragon’ street fight. And then, of course, Minoru Suzuki.“
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Chris Jericho, the renowned professional wrestler, recently discussed the plans for his matches that were unfortunately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the latest episode of Talk is Jericho, he revealed some of the opponents he was supposed to face during this period.
Jericho mentioned three notable names – Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, and Minoru Suzuki. These talented wrestlers were all part of the planned matches that had to be put on hold due to the global health crisis.
Reflecting on his successful run with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in previous years, Jericho expressed his disappointment about the lockdown interrupting his momentum. He highlighted his co-headlining performances at the Tokyo Dome in 2018 with Kenny Omega, in 2019 with Tetsuya Naito, and in 2020 with Hiroshi Tanahashi. These matches solidified Jericho’s status as a top-tier competitor in NJPW.
Jericho went on to reveal that there were discussions about two or three additional Tokyo Dome matches during the period affected by the pandemic. One of the proposed matches was against Will Ospreay, whom Jericho had previously faced at Wembley. Another potential opponent was Kota Ibushi, who had teamed up with Jericho for a “Like a Dragon” street fight. Lastly, Jericho mentioned talks with Minoru Suzuki, a highly respected veteran in the wrestling industry.
The cancellation of these matches was undoubtedly disappointing for both Jericho and his fans. However, it is worth noting that the wrestling industry, like many others, faced numerous challenges and setbacks due to the pandemic. The health and safety of everyone involved became the top priority, leading to the postponement or cancellation of various events.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the plans for Chris Jericho’s matches with Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, and Minoru Suzuki, fans can still look forward to future opportunities for these exciting matchups. As the wrestling industry gradually recovers and events resume, it is only a matter of time before these talented athletes step into the ring to deliver unforgettable performances.