Chris Jericho does not want an extended send-off when the time comes.
With more than 30 years into his in-ring career, the AEW star has continued to show no signs of slowing down or even retiring despite the chants from the fans each week in his segments. However, when the time does inevitably come for Jericho to compete in his final match, he does not intend to follow the same path as John Cena, who recently announced a lengthy retirement tour that will last throughout 2025 with 36 dates.
Speaking with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Jericho was asked about the retirement news of the likes of Sting, John Cena and Bryan Danielson over the course of 024 and if it has changed his perspective on his own plans:
“It doesn’t change my perspective at all because Bryan was out for nine years. He couldn’t work. John hasn’t worked regularly at about the same time. Bryan has been incredible since he came back from his injuries. He is one of the greatest wrestlers in the world and of all time. If he wants to step back, he’ll do that.
“John is the same thing. One of the greatest of all time. He went to Hollywood and became a huge success and wants to come back and put an exclamation point on his career. To me, I don’t see the point for me. That’s just me. I remember a few years ago The Scorpions had a big farewell tour and then decided they were having too much fun and came back and played. Same with Judas Priest. The Who retired in 1982 and still playing. Why put the pressure on a retirement and a timeline? For me, I’m just happy to just be still doing it at a high level.”
“When that time comes, I don’t want a retirement tour, I think. I don’t need a big retirement match. I’ll just stop. Maybe I’ll feel differently when it comes to that, but I also have other things. I have Fozzy where I get the live element form as well. I have the podcast, cruise, acting. I have other stuff going on and have walked away from wrestling a couple of times. We’ll see what happens.
“Sting’s retirement was one of the greatest moments of all time. I think Cena doing a farewell tour is awesome and people know these are the dates to see him. John is very driven that way. He’ll be done when he says he is done and never come back. Bryan already said he would never retire. You won’t see him as a full-time wrestler, but you’ll see him in a ring for a long time. Everyone is different. For me, I just live in the moment and enjoy going to work every week and doing cool shit. As long as I feel that way, I will continue doing so.”
What Is Chris Jericho Doing At AEW All In?
AEW will once again take over Wembley Stadium on August 25th as All In returns to the iconic venue. Jericho will be in action on the show as he defends the FTW Championship against Hook. Additionally, another live performance from Fozzy will take place.
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