The primary episode of AEW Dynamite in 2023 will see Chris Jericho face off in opposition to Ricky Starks in a match that followers have been trying ahead to with a lot anticipation. Jericho who has had one of many biggest careers in professional wrestling historical past spent 20 years in WWE and gained six World Titles. Though in 2019, Chris moved to AEW and have become their first AEW World Champion.
Over time, Jericho has competed for ECW, WCW, WWE, New Japan, and AEW. Practically two weeks in the past, on the ROH Closing Battle, Claudio Castagnoli managed to win the ROH World Championship for the second time as he defeated Chris Jericho. The AEW celebrity had beforehand crushed Castagnoli for a similar title again at AEW Grand Slam. Within the meantime, the wrestler has additionally been having fun with an performing profession and after enjoying a supporting function in horror breakout Terrifier 2, Jericho has now been named among the many lead forged of a wrestling-themed horror Darkish Match which additionally stars Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg and Sara Canning.
Because the AEW Dynamite kicks off its first 2023 present, there’s nothing larger than a Starks vs Jericho match. Chris will likely be showing on this match, recent off the lack of his ROH World Championship, whereas Starks additionally just lately misplaced his first-ever AEW World title match in opposition to MJF on the Winter is Coming version of Dynamite. Contemplating each the wrestling stars will likely be hoping to place their previous losses behind them, this will likely be a vital match.
AEW Dynamite debuts in Seattle
One other main spotlight of the primary match of AEW Dyanmite 2023 is that it’s debuting in Seattle. Because it marks its first time in Seattle, Washington, it might turn into a particular match for hometown boy Darby Allin, who can have a chance to win the TNT Championship as he faces the reigning titleholder, Samoa Joe.
When is Chris Jericho and Ricky Starks’ match?
Chris Jericho has confronted lots of new opponents throughout his AEW run and now he’s set for a showdown in opposition to Ricky Starks. It has been made official that Jericho will face one other Starks on the primary episode of Dynamite which is able to happen on January 4 in Seattle.
What Chris Jericho has stated about Ricky Starks?
As reported by TJR Wrestling, Chris Jericho has maintained that Starks will likely be a World Champion sometime, however he’s not prepared but. Jericho thinks that he might help Starks attain the highest of AEW and desires him to hitch the Jericho Appreciation Society. Though Ricky has reportedly stated he has little interest in becoming a member of JAS. The group consists of Daniel Garcia, Jake Hager, Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, Sammy Guevara, Tay Melo, and Anna Jay. Chris is the oldest member of JAS at 52.
Chris Jericho’s stand on CM Punk
Not too long ago, a report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Publication said that a number of of the highest abilities in AEW, together with Chris Jericho, advised the remainder of the locker room that might be certain that CM Punk is not introduced again to the corporate. Punk who gained the World Title from Jon Moxley at All Out has been mired in controversy following his backstage brawl with Kenny Omega and The Younger Bucks.
Chris Jericho mirrored on 2022
Forward of his first AEW match of 2023, the wrestling celebrity beforehand addressed the eventful 2022 that he had on the episode of Discuss Is Jericho. He addressed AEW’s backstage brawl controversy and spoke about how the corporate suffered due to it saying, “There was a lot unhealthy publicity on the corporate and form of a black cloud, a haze over it, and dude, we had been preventing again. We form of took cost, [Jon Moxley] and Bryan and I and allow them to know the sky wasn’t falling, that issues occur, and we gotta hold the present rolling.”
AEW’s different confirmed matches
As for the upcoming AEW Dynamite occasion, different confirmed matches embody an AEW World Tag Group title match between The Acclaimed in opposition to Jeff Jarrett and Jay Deadly, Swerve Scott vs. A.R. Fox, and TBS Champion Jade Cargill teaming up with Purple Velvet to face Kiera Hogan and Skye Blue. There can even be a Bryan Danielson face-off in opposition to Tony Nese in singles motion. Reviews additionally recommend that former AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Web page will make an look to provide an replace on his well being. AEW World Champion MJF can even make an look on Dynamite.
Jon Moxley‘s look has additionally been confirmed for the primary AEW Dynamite of 2023. The AEW announcement stated, “This Wednesday Evening, we’ll hear from @JonMoxley on #AEWDynamite at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT on @TBSNetwork, and absolutely Mox will likely be very within the pending medical replace on the standing of Hangman Web page, and whether or not or not Hangman will likely be cleared as anticipated by Jan 11 @thekiaforum!”
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