With over 35 years in professional wrestling, Chris Jericho has faced numerous opponents, including renowned names like The Rock, Rey Mysterio, and Kenny Omega. In a recent interview with Radio X, Jericho discussed the rivalries he considers the most significant from his extensive career, highlighting some key WWE and AEW battles that have left a lasting impact on both him and fans.
Highlighting the Top WWE Feuds of Jericho’s Career
Jericho pinpointed a few standout WWE rivalries that remain unforgettable. Among them, the 2008 feud with Shawn Michaels stands as one of the all-time classics. He also praised his clashes with Kevin Owens in 2016 and his 2020 rivalry with MJF, emphasizing how longer storylines create deeper engagement.
“If you’re going WWE, the Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho feud from 2008 is one of the all-time great feuds for sure. I think Jericho, Kevin Owens from 2016 was a great one. I think Jericho, MJF from 2020 was a great one. The ones that are my favorite are the long builds that take six, seven, eight months … those ones always stand out for me off the top of my head because we had some time invested into it and they did go the better part of a year,”
Jericho said.” – Chris Jericho, Professional Wrestler
Identifying His Closest Rivals Across WWE and AEW
When asked about his ultimate adversaries, Jericho named key figures from both AEW and WWE, including Shawn Michaels (HBK), Kenny Omega, and Jon Moxley. He highlighted the importance of storylines in shaping these rivalries:
“It all depends on the story. The Shawn Michaels angle was great. Kenny Omega story in AEW is great. Moxley in AEW, Dean Ambrose in WWE,”
he noted. Jericho also reflected on the role of audience engagement across all entertainment genres, explaining,
“It goes if you’re wrestling, if it’s music, if you’re a stand-up comedian, whatever it may be, if the crowd is enjoying it, you lean into it.”
– Chris Jericho, Professional Wrestler
Jericho’s Potential Return and Future in Wrestling
Jericho has not appeared on AEW television since April, leaving many fans to speculate about his next move. Rumors continue to swirl that he might sign again with WWE, with hopes rising for a possible comeback at WrestleMania this April after missing the Royal Rumble event earlier this year. His reemergence could reignite some of the intense rivalries that have defined his career and excite wrestling audiences worldwide once more.
