Chris Jerichos latest match on the January 11 episode of AEW Collision has sparked a wave of backlash online, with fans flooding social media to call for the wrestling icons retirement. The bout against Dax Harwood, held in Athens, Georgia, left many questioning whether Jericho should hang up his boots after decades in the business.
The match quickly became a trending topic on Twitterbut not for the reasons AEW might have hoped. Fans slammed the performance as disjointed and slow, with one viewer tweeting, Quick question. WHAT THE F** DID I JUST WATCH. HOLY F***.* Others echoed similar sentiments, with another fan writing, This is embarrassing, Tony, what are we even doing here, man?
The criticisms didnt stop there. One fan took aim at Jerichos longevity in the ring, tweeting, Ill never forgive anyone from The Elite for giving Chris Jericho the motivation to wrestle into his 50s. Another mocked Jerichos history of defending poor performances, saying, Jericho will come out and say: I wrestled boring matches on purpose.
The match itself was described by some as a complete disaster. Dax vs. Jericho was a clunky mess. They wrestled in treacle before it fell apart, one viewer wrote, adding, Might be time to give up on this Colliders deal and make the Saturday shows good.
Even the NBA fanbase wasnt spared from the discussion, with a tweet reading, The NBA fanbase may need to bully Jericho again. This was a nod to a past incident where Jericho faced ridicule during AEWs programming opposite NBA games.
Despite the harsh criticism, Jericho addressed his detractors, stating hell know when its time to step away. But for many fans, this match has reignited the debate about when legends in professional wrestling should call it a day.
What do you think about Chris Jerichos latest match? Should he retire, or does he still have more to give? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
