AEW wrestler Chris Jericho recently made an appearance on “The AEW-some Pod” to discuss all things All Elite Wrestling, including what the best thing about the company is.
Additionally, the “Ocho” opined on when he realized he could wrestle and have a career outside of WWE, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On what the best thing about AEW is: “One of the best things about AEW, when we started, was it gave an alternative for not just the fans, but the guys and girls that are wrestling as well because it’s always good to have an option. It’s kind of like being in a band or being on a hit sitcom where somebody leaves. One of the cast members leaves or one of the guys in the band leaves and you just have to continue forward. I think that’s what kind of makes AEW so special and so beneficial to the business is you have a place to go if you feel you’ve run your course at the other place, and it works both ways.”
On when he realized he could wrestle and have a career outside of WWE: “When I left WWE at the time, I was like, ‘I will never work for anybody other than Vince McMahon in wrestling.’ And then the idea for Kenny Omega vs. Jericho at the Tokyo Dome came up and it was a pretty exciting concept and pretty cool idea, so I actually asked Vince if it was cool if I go do it. He was like, ‘You gotta go do it, it’s awesome.’ Then you realize there’s other places where you can go and realize maybe here in WWE I’ve reached a certain peak, that maybe you have done everything you can do in that environment. So to know New Japan or AEW existed, it just made options available.”
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Chris Jericho, the renowned professional wrestler and current AEW (All Elite Wrestling) star, recently appeared on “The AEW-some Pod” to discuss various aspects of his career and the wrestling industry. In this podcast, Jericho shared his thoughts on what he believes is the best thing about AEW and when he realized he could have a successful wrestling career outside of WWE.
One of the standout points Jericho made was about the alternative that AEW provides for both fans and wrestlers. He emphasized the importance of having options in the industry, comparing it to being in a band or a hit sitcom where cast members or bandmates leave, but the show must go on. AEW offers a platform for wrestlers who feel they have accomplished everything they can in other promotions, giving them a fresh opportunity to continue their careers and make an impact in a new environment.
Jericho also reflected on his mindset when he initially left WWE. At that time, he believed he would never work for any other wrestling promotion besides Vince McMahon’s company. However, an exciting concept emerged when the idea of a match between Jericho and Kenny Omega at the Tokyo Dome in New Japan Pro-Wrestling was proposed. Jericho sought permission from Vince McMahon to participate in this unique opportunity, and to his surprise, McMahon encouraged him to go for it. This experience opened Jericho’s eyes to the fact that there were other places where he could wrestle and thrive outside of WWE. It made him realize that he had reached a certain peak in WWE and that exploring new ventures like New Japan Pro-Wrestling and eventually AEW would provide him with new challenges and opportunities.
The interview with Chris Jericho sheds light on the positive aspects of AEW as an alternative wrestling promotion and the opportunities it offers to both wrestlers and fans. It highlights the importance of having choices in the industry and how exploring different avenues can lead to personal growth and career advancement.
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