A respected WWE veteran has detailed an intense experience with Chris Jericho during a classic match, recalling a Chris Jericho Walls of Jericho moment that left him genuinely screaming in pain in the ring. The incident, which took place during their time together in WWE, sheds light on the real challenges faced by performers—even the most seasoned names—during high-stakes matches.
D-Von Dudley’s Reflection on Painful Submissions
D-Von Dudley, famously part of the legendary Dudley Boyz tag team and a standout figure in ECW and WWE, recently spoke on his YouTube channel about the physically taxing moves he has endured in his wrestling career. Among the most grueling was Chris Jericho’s signature submission, the Walls of Jericho, which Dudley explained was especially hard on his damaged knees during their multiple encounters in the ring.
“Let’s start with the Walls of Jericho. Now, when I worked with Jericho, I worked with Jericho a lot during my time in WWE when he was there, and there were a couple of times where he did put on the Walls of Jericho. Because my knees were bad at the time, and still are to this day, somewhat. Whenever he would wrench back on it, I was screaming in pain for real, because I didn’t want to tap out. Of course, if I tap out, it’s over. That wasn’t the finish.”
The submission hold forced Dudley to scream not as a performance, but out of genuine agony, as tapping out was not part of the match’s planned ending. Dudley clarified that he had been put in the Walls of Jericho several times, and each occasion pushed his physical limits, but he managed to endure rather than give up.
“It did hurt because, again, you’re wrenching back on knees that don’t want to go back, and that chronic pain, those sharp pains that shoot into those kneecaps. So I was in a lot of pain when those moves were made, but I will say I survived.” [H/T Fightful]
This honest account highlights the real dangers that can come with executing and participating in technically demanding wrestling holds, especially for athletes dealing with long-term injuries. For D-Von Dudley, enduring the Walls of Jericho multiple times became a test of his resolve and professional discipline in the face of intense discomfort.
Chris Jericho’s Status and Upcoming AEW Return
Chris Jericho, whose in-ring legacy includes memorable submission moves like the Walls of Jericho, has recently been absent from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) following a loss to Bandido at the AEW Dynasty event, which cost him the ROH World Championship. His hiatus was attributed to his commitments with the band Fozzy, sidelining him from action for almost three months.
With Fozzy’s tour now finished, updates from Wrestling Observer Radio indicate that Jericho is preparing for his next storyline and waiting for the green light for his televised comeback. Prior to stepping away, Jericho’s last major appearances involved public confrontations with Big Bill and Bryan Keith, sparking speculation about possible infighting and a looming split within the group dynamic.
The anticipation surrounding Jericho’s return centers on whether the group will finally fracture or find renewed unity after his absence—a storyline development awaited by fans and insiders alike. D-Von Dudley’s candid revelations add another layer to Jericho’s legacy as a performer capable of inflicting real pain, further cementing both competitors’ places in wrestling history.
