2 ways the Chris Jericho-MJF storyline in AEW is similar to the Y2J-Kevin Owens one in WWE and 3 ways it isn't

#1 Similar: Both feuds included long-term storytelling

Ending Jericho’s career on a Sunday Celebrating Rosh Hashanah on a Monday. 🥳 happy new year! pic.twitter.com/QsqUHK9yov

— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 3, 2021

Jericho excels in long-term storylines, and his clashes against Owens at WWE and MJF at AEW substantiate his value. Jericho's connection with MJF has continued since October 2020, and almost a year after the feud shall reach its outcome.

Y2J's rivalry with Owens, too, emanated from a relationship that evolved over multiple months before its eventual disintegration. Owens benefited in the long run by appearing victorious in a rivalry with the all-time great. If AEW correctly secures the conclusion of the feud, MJF too can exit the rivalry with an enormous enhancement of stature.

#1 Different: AEW rivalry has Jericho's career on the line

Will @IAmJericho really walk away if he loses to @The_MJF at #ALLOUT? Jericho talks now with @JRsBBQ on #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/pulwoGdzlb

— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) September 2, 2021

The feud between Y2J and Owens depended on friendship, disloyalty and at times the US Championship, but AEW has boosted the stakes by borrowing Jericho's career as a path to generate intrigue. In professional wrestling, retirement means nothing, and Jericho leaving AEW if he loses to MJF is an improbable scenario.

However, an MJF victory will certainly lead to the young villain boasting over and over again. After all, he would have scalped Chris Jericho's highly celebrated career at that point. This remarkable risk factor contributes to the match an enhanced spark, leading fans to contemplate what may transpire at AEW All Out.