AEW Star Chris Jericho Opens up About Retirement

AEW Star Chris Jericho Opens up About Retirement

As a dedicated fan of professional wrestling and following Chris Jericho‘s impressive career closely, I have been in awe of his unwavering dedication and commitment to the sport. From his humble beginnings in WCW to his meteoric rise in WWE, Jericho’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.


Chris Jericho, the inaugural AEW World Champion and a previous WWE star, has shared his thoughts on retiring from professional wrestling. Jericho, who kicked off his wrestling journey in the early ’90s, gained recognition in WCW (World Championship Wrestling).

I’ve been a huge fan of Jericho since his early days in WCW. But it was his entrance into WWE in 1999 that truly grabbed my attention. leading up to his debut, there was an intriguing countdown to the new millennium clock on WWE programming, fueling my excitement. And boy, did he make an impact! Jericho quickly became a household name by interrupting The Rock’s promos and engaging in high-profile feuds with legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Triple H, and Kurt Angle. Those weeks were filled with intense rivalries and unforgettable moments. I couldn’t get enough!

I, Chris Jericho, had built an impressive resume during my almost 20-year tenure in WWE, earning me a spot as a future Hall of Famer. Yet, in 2019, I chose to roll the dice and join the up-and-coming promotion, AEW. What a brilliant move that turned out to be! I became the very first AEW World Champion, triumphing over Hangman Page at All Out.

Starting in 2019, Jericho has consistently shone with exceptional performances in All Elite Wrestling. Moreover, he has contributed significantly to the growth of upcoming stars like Sammy Guevara, MJF, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, and Ricky Starks. Over the past few years, Jericho has remained a pivotal figure in Tony Khan’s wrestling promotion. Lately, with his 53rd birthday coming up in November, there have been talks about Jericho considering retirement from professional wrestling.

Chris Jericho claims he can still deliver top matches in AEW

Chris Jericho, a previous WWE star, spoke about retirement on the “McGuire on Wrestling” podcast recently. He shared his thoughts, indicating that he would recognize when it’s the right moment to retire. Jericho emphasized his ongoing enjoyment of wrestling and the ability to consistently put on excellent matches.

The athlete expressed, “I’ll be the one to decide when it’s right for me to retire. I’m enjoying myself immensely and continuing to make substantial contributions. I can still put on great performances most nights, not every night but frequently enough. I’m excited about our current projects in AEW, so there’s no rush. I’ll retire when the time feels right for me. For now, as long as I’m having fun and feeling good both physically and mentally, I see no reason to stop.”

Chris Jericho, boasting over three decades of wrestling expertise, has made it clear that he isn’t considering retiring yet. His future feats in All Elite Wrestling are certainly worth looking forward to.

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2024-07-15 11:40