5 Reasons why AEW is Chris Jericho

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#3. Chris Jericho putting other AEW Wrestlers over

Jericho knows what he's doing
Jericho knows what he's doing

Don't be fooled by the loss that Darby Allin suffered on AEW Dynamite. It was widely expected that Jericho would win the match. It's the reason why he's going to stay AEW Champion for a long time. But something marvelous happened during this Philadelphia Street Fight.

While watching the match, there were some flashbacks to the past. Bret Hart vs 1-2-3 Kid aka X-Pac. That match was won by Bret Hart, but X-Pac got over and in the process had what many consider to be the best match of his career. By extension, Bret Hart made Pac that night and helped him get over with the crowd in attendance and the millions watching at home.

The same applied on AEW Dynamite when Darby Allin managed to get in some offense while his hands were taped behind him. It was an astonishing bit of athleticism that showed Darby Allin was someone who wouldn't give up despite the overwhelming odds. That old-school mentality is something that Jericho brings to AEW.

Sure, Jericho cheated to win and that's because he's a heel. In doing so, he brought a new level of attention to a young wrestler, who will hopefully do better things in the years to come.

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