AEW's Chris Jericho Released From Hospital

Le Champion announces unique Ultimate Fozzy Fan Fest for final night of UK tour.

by Andrew Pollard
Chris Jericho
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Having been hospitalised earlier in the week due to a non-COVID-related issue, Chris Jericho is now out of hospital and ready to play a Fozzy show with a twist tonight in London.

While no details have been given on what caused the inaugural AEW World Champion's hospital stint, Jericho took to his YouTube channel to reveal doctors have advised him against singing at any shows for the time being.

Instead of tonight's London gig being a regular Fozzy concert, the event will be what's dubbed the Ultimate Fozzy Fan Fest. This will include the world premiere of the band's new Boombox album, with all five members of Fozzy listening to Boombox along with the audience - marking the first time these songs will be played in a live setting.

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In addition to this, fans will have the chance to submit questions to be answered by Fozzy, and two of the group's biggest songs - Judas and Enemy - will be played by the band with the caveat that the special guest vocalist for the night will be the fans in attendance at the Easington Academy.

Previously, Fozzy had to cancel dates in Swansea and Nottingham due to Jericho's hospitalisation. Tonight's Ultimate Fozzy Fan Fest marks the final night of the band's latest UK tour, with them next set to tour Australia in February.

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