MVPs recent signing with AEW turned heads not just because of his stellar managerial and in-ring credentials, but also due to his rocky history with one of the companys top stars, Chris Jericho. With rumors swirling about unresolved tensions between the two after past confrontations, many were curious to see how MVPs arrival in AEW would play out.
The root of their issues dates back to June 2022, when MVP and Jericho were involved in a tense confrontation at a hotel following an AEW Dynamite taping. According to reports, this incident was not just a random altercation but a culmination of long-simmering disagreements, primarily centered around political differences and personal views, which had played out publicly on social media over the years. The fallout was significant enough that the once-close friends were no longer on speaking terms.
The Jericho-MVP Feud: What Went Down?
The details of their fallout became more widely known around Double or Nothing weekend in 2022, but few specifics emerged at the time. Sources indicated that MVP and Jericho had a private conversation that only deepened the rift, with MVP himself confirming there was an exchange but noting that it didnt go down like that. The reality, as he put it, was that there were two sides to the story, with the truth somewhere in the middle.
One thing was clear: the political views that both stars had publicly voicedmost notably Jerichos controversial social and political opinions, including his wifes presence in Washington, D.C., during the January 6th insurrectionhad driven a wedge between them. Despite their years of friendship, this ideological clash seemed to have destroyed their bond.
MVP Takes the High Road on His First Night in AEW
However, upon MVPs signing with AEW, he made it a priority to settle any remaining animosity. According to Fightful Select, MVP approached the situation head-on by going directly to Chris Jerichos locker room on his very first night with the company. While the exact content of their conversation wasnt disclosed, multiple backstage sources confirmed that the matter was resolved. MVP was praised for his professional handling of the situation, effectively putting the feud to bed in a way that allowed both men to move forward.
Whats more, Jericho and MVP have since been seen interacting backstage, including during last weeks episode of AEW Dynamite, signaling that their past issues are officially behind them.
Revisiting the 2022 Incident: How It All Started
The tension between MVP and Jericho wasnt just limited to backstage skirmishesit boiled over onto social media. Their political disagreements played out publicly on platforms like Twitter, with fans and fellow wrestlers taking notice. The 2022 hotel confrontation after the AEW Dynamite taping reportedly turned physical, though the details of the exchange remain somewhat hazy.
MVP, who commented on the incident at the time, made it clear that while there was an altercation, the details were more nuanced than what was publicly speculated. He was adamant that the situation was exaggerated and that people should take both sides into account.
The two former friends had shared a bond over the years, but that friendship was shattered by their political and social beliefs, which neither man was shy about expressing. Still, it was believed that the door to reconciliation might remain opendepending on how things progressed.
Moving Forward: A Fresh Start for MVP and Jericho?
With the issue now resolved, it looks like MVP and Chris Jericho are ready to move forward professionally. Both men have cemented their places in the wrestling industryMVP as a manager and in-ring competitor, and Jericho as one of AEWs top stars and pioneers.
With MVP now a fixture in AEW, fans can expect him to shake things up alongside some of the biggest names in the business. And as for Jericho? He remains the consummate showman, ever-evolving and taking on new challenges as he continues to lead the AEW locker room.
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