5 Best Chris Jericho matches in AEW

#2 Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes for the AEW World Championship (AEW Full Gear 2019)

“@CodyRhodes I don’t like you or your family, but I LOVE being #LeChampion” #ChrisJericho @IamJericho#AEWFullGear Live on Pay Per ViewSat, Nov 9th - @RoFoArenaAEW World Championship - CHRIS JERICHO vs CODYTickets available now - https://t.co/UN1cNj1kQq pic.twitter.com/aLjRcf1R9N

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 10, 2019

Following his win over Hangman Page to become the first-ever AEW World Championship at All Out 2019, Chris Jericho started a feud with another Elite member in Cody Rhodes. The two men traded barbs and crafted a compelling feud that captured the interest of the entire wrestling world.

Cody cut one of his greatest promos to date in the buildup to Full Gear 2019. Rhodes said if he couldn't defeat Chris Jericho, he would never challenge the AEW World Championship ever again. A bold stipulation made many fans believe that Rhodes would overcome the odds and win the title at the pay-per-view.

AND STILL...Chris Jericho defeats Cody Rhodes for the AEW Championship#AEWFullGear(Watch NOW on @brlive)https://t.co/bEOvcAFW4z pic.twitter.com/ZiDqFRu9HZ

— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) November 10, 2019

This AEW World Championship Match delivered on the exceptional buildup and told a superb story. The drama was intense and had tremendous work from both competitors.

Jericho focused on Cody's back and neck relentlessly. Rhodes fought from underneath and did a great job of selling Jericho's offense.

Le Champion locked Cody in the Liontamer and wrenched back on the neck. Rhodes wouldn't quit, so his cornerman MJF threw in the towel to give Chris Jericho the victory at Full Gear 2019 to retain the AEW World Championship. This was Jericho's best encounter as AEW World Champion, and it was a fantastic bout overall.