Tony Khan Pursues Chris JerichoS Retirement Bout Exclusively with AEW
November 22, 2023 – All Elite Wrestling (AEW) President Tony Khan is actively seeking to host teh final professional wrestling matches of veteran performer Chris Jericho, aiming to conclude his storied career within the AEW promotion. This pursuit underscores Khan’s strategy of securing marquee talent for exclusive,career-defining moments,bolstering AEW’s position in the professional wrestling landscape.
The desire to feature Jericho’s retirement stems from a confluence of factors, including the performer’s lengthy and influential career, his current status as a key figure in AEW, and the promotional value of a high-profile farewell. Khan reportedly believes that presenting Jericho’s last matches will draw meaningful viewership and further establish AEW as a destination for wrestling legends to conclude their careers. This initiative impacts Jericho, AEW’s fanbase, and the broader wrestling industry, potentially setting a precedent for how other prominent wrestlers approach their retirements.
Josh Nason, a contributing editor to wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and host of the Punch-Out podcast, reported on the situation, noting Khan’s intent. Nason has contributed to multiple wrestling publications since 2011, including Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, and Bleacher Report.
Jericho, a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, has been a mainstay in professional wrestling for over three decades, achieving success in both WWE and New Japan Pro-Wrestling before joining AEW. His continued presence is considered vital to AEW’s ongoing success.
