Chris Jericho makes headlines across AEW and WWE

Professional wrestler Chris Jericho has been the subject of various recent developments across the industry. On AEW Dynamite, Jericho faced criticism from fans following a botched sequence during a match against TNT Champion Kevin Knight, where a screwdriver spot was missed due to positioning errors.

In WWE programming, Jericho’s influence was noted on SmackDown when Gunther utilized the ‘Walls of Jericho’ submission maneuver to defeat Matt Cardona.

Reflecting on his career, Jericho shared personal anecdotes regarding legendary peers. He revealed a private message from Hulk Hogan that offered validation, stating, ‘Brother, you’re me now.’ Additionally, Jericho discussed how a 2001 injury to Triple H altered the trajectory of his career, noting that planned programs with Chris Benoit and Steve Austin were lost due to the sudden shift in WWE creative direction.