Wrestle Review: AEW Double or Nothing 2019

#10 Elite is Jericho

For a shot at the AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho

Shout out to Jericho parodying his former versions on his way to a menacing entrance, a reminder that Jericho is the GOAT and master of wrestling reinvention.

Taking a page out of the Okada-Omega playbook, this normal singles match plays with the story of Omega being unable to hit the one winged angel on Jericho. Eventually, he just doesn't get it, allowing the iconic Canadian to walk away with a surprising clean win.

Playing against expectations, Jericho and Omega form an intriguing story that helps elevate a match that isn't as great as their hardcore classing at the Tokyo Dome last year.

Though they sneak in some nasty shots, including a bleeding Kenny Omega, this one remains a bit staid and works against Jericho somewhat. Still that Y2J manages to keep up is a sight to behold and that he and Omega do so while constructing a smart story is brilliant.

The idea put forth is simple, while Jericho can stand the test of time; inaction has led Kenny to some poor conditioning that puts him on the back foot. It's an interesting subversion to not only their last match, but the aforementioned Omega-Okada classic.

Here Omega can't hit the big finisher because he just can't and it eventually does him in, as the ruthless Jericho gains vindication.

Result: Chris Jericho debuts his Judas Effect elbow with ruthless efficiency to put down Omega and win their sequel match!

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