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The stars of pro wrestling are not new to controversies. Chris Jericho, a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling, has found himself at the center of controversy. This is due to a recent comment he made about his former employer. During a segment on AEW Dynamite, Jericho made a bold statement which the fans didn’t like.

While the intention behind Jericho’s words may have been to promote his current venture, All Elite Wrestling (AEW), fans and wrestling enthusiasts had mixed reactions to his remarks.

Chris Jericho’s bold claims

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Duringsegment on AEW Dynamite, Jericho proclaimed that AEW All In pay-per-view is bigger than any WrestleMania event organized by WWE. He even claimed that this event is bigger than the famous Tokyo Dome stadium event in NJPW. This statement instantly ignited discussions across the wrestling community, with fans taking to social media platforms to voice their opinions.

This was a part of promoting AEW’s highly-anticipatedAll In’ event. It is going to be organized at the Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. This is going to be AEW’s first PPV event debut outside of North America. Jericho’s motive was to promote this upcoming event. But due to this statement, fans are questioning this fan-favorite star.

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Has Jericho tarnished his legacy?

After this bold statement made by Jericho, fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their opinions. One reaction that stood out was a fan claiming Jericho has officially lost it as he is making such big claims.

A fan went directly to the point, by claiming that Jericho is washed up now and that Jericho’s statement may have led to a tarnishing of his 17-year-old WWE legacy in the eyes of some viewers.

This sentiment was echoed in another reaction by a fan, both hinting at a perception of Jericho’s comments as desperate.

 One fan replied to this claim by saying that Jericho might have lost his charm, not only inside the ring but also outside it.

As the wrestling community continues to dissect and discuss Chris Jericho’s recent statements, it’s evident that his remarks have provoked a wide range of reactions. With opinions spanning from amusement to disappointment, it’s clear that Jericho’s legacy remains a topic of passionate debate among fans.

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