Published 18:48 IST, October 31st 2019

Ex-WWE star Chris Jericho reveals the reason why he joined AEW

AEW world champion Chris Jericho was recently interviewed in a podcast where he shed some light on the circumstances leading to his departure from the WWE.

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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) world champion Chris Jericho was recently interviewed at a wrestling podcast where he shed some light on circumstances leing to his departure from WWE in recent times. Jericho started off by talking about event leing up to WrestleMania 33. He revealed that he was originally supposed to fight n Universal Champion Kevin Owens for title at main event of WrestleMania.

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Jericho revealed that whole storyline between him and Owens was well crafted and was supposed to get concluded at WrestleMania but it was cut short when Lesnar decided to fight Goldberg at  main event. WWE officials n decided to keep rematch of Brock Lesnar and Goldberg at greatest st of all times, so belt was switched to Goldberg at Fastlane and Jericho vs. Owens was scraped off. Jericho felt insulted with treatment he received, which me him consider quitting WWE.

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AEW: Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes contract signing

Just a few weeks away from ir anticipated match in upcoming PPV, Jericho and Cody Rhodes met each or in recent episode of AEW to sign contracts. Cody signed papers first and praised AEW champ for what he has achieved. Jericho reacted by trash-talking Cody and all people in audience. Jericho n took his hand forward and sook Cody’s hand. After contract signing got over, Jericho’s Inner Circle teammate Jake Hr was seen attacking Cody’s bror Dustin Rhodes in parking lot. Jake Hr slammed Rhodes to a car before slamming door on his arm. Cody and MJF arrived on scene to save Rhodes after hearing his scream.

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