At the AEW Dynasty event in St. Louis on Sunday, Chris Jericho, a veteran wrestling icon, faced off against HOOK for the FTW championship. Jericho’s victory in the match was overshadowed by the intense crowd reaction, which reflected growing discontent among AEW fans with his continued prominence in the promotion.
Throughout the match, fans in the arena loudly voiced their displeasure with chants such as “please retire,” “FOZZY SUCKS,” and “GO HOME, JERICHO. GO HOME.” This backlash indicates a widespread sentiment among the AEW fanbase that the company is prioritizing established veterans like Jericho over younger, emerging talent.
The audience’s reaction at the event was mirrored online, where fans criticized AEW for focusing on Jericho, who is 53 years old, instead of promoting and building up younger wrestlers. The sentiment suggests that many fans believe the future of AEW should center around the development of new stars rather than relying on older ones who have already made their mark in the industry.
As the FTW champion, Jericho’s role in AEW will likely continue to attract attention and possibly further criticism anyway.
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Pointless. No reason for this match, for him to win, and Jericho being shoved down our throat. This STINKS. #AEWDynasty pic.twitter.com/Hc0w0Izuew
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) April 22, 2024
“Please Retire” chants at Jericho LMAO #AEWDynasty pic.twitter.com/GAiOQm3Dor
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) April 22, 2024
