Chris Jericho Wants THIS WWE Star In AEW

"He's an amazing wrestler, a great talker, and one hell of a guy as well."

by Andy H Murray
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Chris Jericho has named WWE's Samoa Joe as somebody he'd love to see in All Elite Wrestling, doing so while spitballing on the most recent episode of his Saturday Night Special YouTube series.

'The Demo God' made his comments on the back of a viewer stating they'd enjoy seeing Joe in Tony Khan's promotion. "So would I," said Jericho. "I don't know if he is hurt right now or if he's not feeling good, but I'll tell you what, he's just an amazing wrestler, a great talker, and one hell of a guy as well. I would love to have him in AEW"

Joe is currently sidelined as an in-ring performer, having endured an injury-ridden 2020. A concussion suffered while filming a commercial in February forced him onto the treatment table prior to a 30-day suspension for violating WWE's Wellness Policy. The former United States Champion returned to the Raw announce booth in April and has remained there ever since, doing a sterling job while unable to compete.

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"I don't know if he wants to go," Jericho added. "He might be hurt and he's a great commentator, so if he's going to come to AEW and steal my possible commentating job - forget about that."

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. 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.