AEW World Champion Chris Jericho did a recent interview with The Aquarian where he spoke about a wide range of topics.
First up is his decision to join All Elite Wrestling and if there was a condition that they’d make him champion if he signed with them. Jericho ruled out this theory and talked about what championship belts mean in the pro wrestling business.
“It doesn’t work that way. I would never say that. The belt is just a prop anyway. The important thing is how you conduct yourself, how you work in the ring, and how you connect with the audience. That’s much more important than having a title.”
The pro wrestling legend beat Adam Page in the headliner of the All Out pay-per-view event back in August to become the inaugural AEW World Heavyweight Champion
Jericho also talked about his decision to leave WWE, a company that he had a working relationship with for two decades.
“I did all I could do in WWE. Now I like being part of a company that I’m bringing up from scratch. That appeals to me. I could go back to WWE tomorrow and I know exactly where I’d stand.
I prefer being here. There’s no limits. It’s uncharted waters. We don’t even know what’s going to happen from day to day at AEW. Also I think the fans like an alternative. Wednesday nights on TV rock now.”
