Many WWE fans will remember Mitch the plant fondly. There were even miniature Mitch ceramic planters that were sold with WWE branding after Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley made a plant famous. It turns out that plant had an interesting backstory.
Chris Jericho recently shared the origin story of Mitch the Potted Plant, a surprising legend in professional wrestling. WWE fans may have missed this detail, but Mitchs demise remains a memorable moment.
In 2016, Jericho and Jon Moxley, who was known as Dean Ambrose at the time in WWE, got into an interesting storyline. This rivalry led to the Ambrose Asylum Match at WWE Extreme Rules.
During the angle, Jon Moxley replaced Jerichos Highlight Reel talk show with his own Ambrose Asylum segments. The set included only a hand-drawn sign and a potted plant, but that plant gained an unexpected legacy.
Chris Jericho smashed Mitch the Plant over Moxleys head, and this was a dramatic moment because Mitch had his own fans at that point. On his Talk is Jericho podcast, Jericho revealed how the plant came to be part of the story.
Chris Jericho admitted they never returned the plant, cementing Mitchs place in pro wrestling lore. Both Jericho and Jon Moxley now wrestle for AEW, but Mitch hasnt made a return to the situation.
Jon Moxley is currently the AEW World Champion as the first-ever four-time champion. He is set to defend it against Orange Cassidy at AEW Full Gear on November 23.
Chris Jericho, on the other hand, is currently the ROH World Champion. We will have to see if Moxley and Jericho ever collide again, but if that happens, then well be looking at a possible champion vs champion situation.
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