Chris Jericho is definitely a veteran in the pro wrestling industry, whose career hasspanned more than 30 years andhe truly loves AEW no matter what. With that said, many people feel Jericho shouldnt be on television and now an ex-AEW star has defended Jericho against such critics.
Chris Jericho has faced a lot of criticism from fans lately. Some think his role in AEW, especially with The Learning Tree, isnt helpful to the show and that hes hurt the momentum of younger wrestlers. Despite this, AEW still puts Jericho in a leading role on shows like Dynamite, Collision, and Rampage. Recently, he even won the ROH World Championship, meaning well likely see him more on Ring of Honor programs.
While speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt Hardy spoke up in support of Jericho, saying he believes Jericho deserves his spot on TV. Hardy noted that, like Jericho, he and his brother Jeff are seen as legacy stars and some people in AEW questioned if they should be featured. But since they joined TNA, ticket sales and viewership have gone up, showing that veterans like them do bring value.
Hardy mentioned Jerichos recent ladder match with Mark Briscoe as a great example, saying it boosted Briscoes profile. He also thinks Jericho as ROH champion helps promote Ring of Honor. Hardy believes Jerichos experience and character add a lot to wrestling, and those who think Jericho doesnt belong on TV are wrong about the positive impact he brings.
Chris Jericho has also defended himself against accusations of being selfish in AEW. Nonetheless, Chris Jericho is here to stay and he will not be removed from AEW television anytime soon and fans will simply have to accept that now.
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