Chris Jericho’s Unyielding Resolve: Why The AEW Legend Won’t Back Down
Chris Jericho, a call synonymous with wrestling greatness, has yet again sent shockwaves through the AEW universe. The veteran wrestler, who lately captured the FTW Championship from HOOK at Dynasty, has replied defiantly to those clamoring for his retirement. Far from stepping down, Jericho has made it crystal clear that he has no plans to walk faraway from the squared circle each time quickly.
When Jericho took on the role of The Learning Tree, mentoring rising stars like Big Bill and Bryan Keith, many believed it changed into a signal of him transitioning into a extra passive role. Yet, for those who’ve followed Jericho’s illustrious profession, this assumption could not be similarly from the reality. The man who has reinvented himself infinite times during his profession is displaying no signs of slowing down. In truth, he’s more decided than ever to remain a dominant pressure in AEW.
Chris Jericho Isn’t Going Anywhere
In a candid interview with the Daily Star, Jericho unfolded about his thoughts on retirement and why it’s no longer even on his radar. His reaction turned into as direct as it was passionate, reflecting the hearth that also burns inside him.
“Sting retired at 64, and everybody is different,” Jericho said, addressing the comparisons being made between him and other wrestling legends. “To me, when the ‘please retire’ chants were going, I was laughing because I have zero intentions of that. I’ve got a six-pack, I can do a moonsault, and I know exactly what I’m doing in the ring. I know how to write storylines. I like the company I work for. I like my boss. I like the guys and girls in the company. Why would I want to retire? What’s the point because someone told me to? F*ck off.”
Jericho’s reference to the iconic Rolling Stones further emphasized his point. “I remember the (Rolling) Stones in ’89, when they did the Steel Wheels Tour, they were calling it the Steel Wheelchair Tour. ‘The Stones are too old. The Stones should retire.’ I just saw The Stones two months ago and they were amazing. They didn’t care.”
For Jericho, the decision to retire isn’t something that can be dictated by the chants of fans or the opinions of critics. It’s a deeply personal choice, one that he will make when—and only when—he feels the time is right. “You retire when you know it’s time and you know it’s right. It’s not the right time right now,” he stated firmly. “Until that moment where I feel, ‘This needs to stop,’ I have no intentions of retiring. There is no time limit. It could be this week. It could be five years from now. I don’t know. I just know that as of this moment, I’m having a great time. I love going to work. I love contributing. There is no reason to stop doing that.”
The Road Ahead: Jericho’s Next Challenge
As Jericho keeps to defy expectations, his upcoming fit at Wembley Stadium at some point of AEW’s All In event looms big. With the FTW Championship on the road, Jericho will yet again face HOOK, the very guy he defeated to win the identify. The stakes couldn’t be higher: if HOOK fails to recapture the gold, he’ll never get some other shot at it.
This match, set in opposition to the backdrop of one of the most iconic venues in sports, is greater than just a title defense for Jericho. It’s a declaration—a statement that he’s nonetheless at the top of his game, nevertheless able to turning in display-stopping performances, and still a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world.
Jericho’s refusal to bow to the pressure to retire is emblematic of his entire career. He’s never been one to follow the crowd or do what’s expected of him. Instead, he’s carved out his own path, constantly evolving and reinventing himself along the way. And as long as he’s having fun, as long as he feels he has more to give, Chris Jericho will keep going—much to the delight of his fans and the chagrin of his detractors.
