Chris Jericho pushes for partnership between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling

Chris Jericho ended any challenge to the AEW World Championship by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) by defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi on Day 2 of Wrestle Kingdom 14. 'The Ace' had said that he would challenge for the AEW World Championship if he won the match. However, it seems Jericho seems to want AEW and New Japan Pro-Wrestling to have a working relationship. During the post-match conference, he said that both parties should put their egos and feelings aside to reach an agreement to work together. Also Read | Renee Young Annoyed By Fans Who Think That She Is Going To Leave WWE For AEW SIX HOURS AWAY! Get ready to get emotional, as a special retirement ceremony will be held for one of the greatest of all time. Watch New Year Dash!! LIVE on @njpwworld!https://t.co/cEFFsYsBAi#njpw #njdash pic.twitter.com/B6J6Q7M8ZE — NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 6, 2020 Also Read | Chris Jericho And Wife Jessica Lockhart Renew Wedding Vows On New Year's Eve 2019 AEW match at the Tokyo Dome The match was a culmination of several months of build-up between the wrestlers/ Chris Jericho returned to NPJW with the AEW Wrestle Kingdom 14 for a bout with Hiroshi Tanahashi. The duo put up a classic display of wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, with the Y2J making 'The Ace' tap out using the Liontamer submission. Chris Jericho’s win has ended Hiroshi Tanahashi’s chance to challenge for the AEW World Title for the moment. But Jericho recently tweeted that he would like a rematch between him and Tanahashi sometime in the future for the AEW World Title. Also Read | Chris Jericho Does Not Rule Out WWE Return Amidst Enjoying AEW Challenge Also Read | Luke Harper May Join AEW After WWE Exit; Chris Jericho Approves Two wrestlers who are in my Top 10 of All-Time in the ring together in the Tokyo Dome. A special moment. #njwk14 @IAmJericho @tanahashi1_100 pic.twitter.com/kCqqA1w3yl — David LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) January 5, 2020 Also Read | WWE: Chris Jericho Is Now Selling Sparkling Wine; It's Called 'A Little Bit Of The Bubbly' Also Read | Randy Orton Never Joined AEW Because They Were Not Paying Enough Money: Reports

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Chris Jericho pushes for partnership between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling

During the post-match conference, Chris Jericho said that both parties should put their egos and feelings aside to reach an agreement to work together.

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