10 Best Chris Jericho Moments In AEW
4. Inner Circle Formation
The whole wrestling world was anticipating big things from the inaugural episode of AEW Dynamite back in October 2019, as the promotion's pay-per-views had been excellent leading up to the launch of their television show. It was therefore appropriate that the company decided to close out its first taping with the formation of a group consisting of Santana, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara, a debuting Jake Hager, and Chris Jericho.
The group that would come to be known as the Inner Circle seemed peculiar on paper as there was seemingly little in common between the members of the group. However, a week after their formation Jericho would cut one of the all-time great introductory promos where he explained each member's talents, motives, and future within the company.
'Le Champion' and his Inner Circle would act as the main heel faction within the company for the next year and a half, being involved in some of the best feuds in the company's history. More importantly, the idea helped elevate the other members of the group to Jericho's level, even if AEW has since dropped the ball with Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz creatively.