Chris Jericho Claims AEW Is "At War" With WWE

The WWE veteran makes bold claim ahead of Double Or Nothing.

by Andy H Murray
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As comfortably the biggest mainstream wrestling name to sign with the promotion so far, Chris Jericho is sure to play a big role in All Elite Wrestling's imminent launch. He'll face Kenny Omega at 25 May's Double Or Nothing event, and with their NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 rematch looming, the 48-year-old has opened up in a new interview with TV Insider.

Jericho's most interesting comments relate to competing with WWE. When asked about the topic, 'Y2J' replied: "this is a war. Even if you don't want it to be, it just is."

He adds that WWE haven't faced national competition for "20 years or more," and that while this is something that Vince McMahon's promotion "didn't really want," he believes it is "great for the fans and great for the [wrestlers.]"

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Jericho then went full gimmick, stating that "everyone in WWE owes Chris Jericho a thank you, because the moment I signed with AEW, it became legit."

While his comments on competition are strong, it's hard to argue with them. AEW's emergence has already changed the way WWE do business. They may not run WWE into the ground, or even go head-to-head in a ratings war, but AEW are making an impact.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.