AEW
Chris Jericho makes bold claim about his pro wrestling future
Chris Jericho responds to retirement chants at recent concert while facing growing criticism over his AEW performances and television presence.

Chris Jericho addressed calls for his retirement during a recent concert appearance, responding defiantly to fans suggesting he should end his wrestling career. The veteran performer used his TikTok platform to share his stance on the matter.
Please retire? F****** never!
The declaration comes amid mounting criticism of Jericho’s role in AEW, particularly regarding his “Learning Tree” storyline. Some viewers argue his continued prominence prevents younger talent from advancing, with frustration intensifying after his ROH World Championship victory.
Jericho has dismissed suggestions of having “go-away heat” with audiences. AEW continues featuring him prominently in storylines, showing no indication of reducing his television presence.
Recent Match Performance Intensifies Retirement Debate
The January 11 episode of AEW Collision in Athens, Georgia, brought renewed attention to Jericho’s in-ring work. His match against Dax Harwood generated significant online discussion about his current performance level.
Viewers took to social media to express concerns about the match quality. One fan offered a direct critique of the bout:
Quick question. WHAT THE F** DID I JUST WATCH. HOLY F***
Another viewer questioned the longevity of Jericho’s career:
I’ll never forgive anyone from The Elite for giving Chris Jericho the motivation to wrestle into his 50s
Technical aspects of the match drew particular attention, with one detailed analysis stating:
Dax vs. Jericho was a clunky mess. They wrestled in treacle before it fell apart. Might be time to give up on this ‘Colliders’ deal and make the Saturday shows ‘good’
AEW
Penta and Rey Fenix Officially Replaced in AEW with New Team
AEW officially debuts The Lucha Stars tag team featuring Komander and Hologram to fill the void left by The Lucha Brothers after Penta’s WWE move and Rey Fenix’s rumored departure.

AEW has officially formed a new masked tag team to replace The Lucha Brothers following Penta’s WWE debut and Rey Fenix’s rumored upcoming departure from the company. The high-flying duo named The Lucha Stars consists of Komander and Hologram.
The Lucha Stars made their official debut through a vignette aired on AEW Collision, with former Lucha Brothers manager Alex Abrahantes introducing the team. Abrahantes highlighted their intentions to target La Facción Ingobernable members Rush, Dralistico, and The Beast Mortos.
Komander and Hologram have already begun establishing themselves in AEW’s tag team division. Their recent match on Collision saw Hologram team with Top Flight to defeat Shane Taylor Promotions. Following this victory, Dralistico confronted Hologram to continue building their rivalry.
Backstage during the same show, The Beast Mortos taunted HarleyGram, also known as Harley Cameron, adding another layer to the developing feud between the two factions.
Komander, who currently holds the ROH World Television Championship, has been with AEW since March 2023. Hologram is a newer addition to the roster, having debuted in July 2024. The pair first teamed together at Revolution 2025, where they defeated Lee Johnson and Blake Christian.
The formation of The Lucha Stars comes as AEW adjusts to the departure of The Lucha Brothers, who were prominent figures in the company for years. Penta and Fenix, known for their high-flying style and charisma, were original AEW talent who debuted during the company’s first year.
During their AEW tenure, The Lucha Brothers achieved significant success, capturing the World Tag Team Championships once and the World Trios Championships once alongside PAC. Fenix also held the International Championship for a period before leaving the company.
Penta departed AEW last year and made his WWE debut in January 2025. Reports indicate Rey Fenix will soon join his brother in WWE, completing the dissolution of the popular tag team in AEW.
AEW
WWE Hall of Famer Highlights Major AEW Issue with Blood in Matches
WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long discusses on The Wrestling Time Machine podcast how AEW’s frequent use of blood across multiple matches diminishes its impact and effectiveness.

Teddy Long has shared his opinion on AEW’s approach to using blood in its programming. The WWE Hall of Famer appeared on the latest episode of The Wrestling Time Machine podcast alongside Mac Davis and Sportskeeda Wrestling Senior Editor Bill Apter.
The discussion centered around the recent AEW Revolution Pay-Per-View, which featured bloody matches including Mariah May versus Toni Storm and Will Ospreay against Kyle Fletcher in a Steel Cage.
Apter noted during the conversation that WWE uses less blood due to PG rating requirements and shareholder considerations. Davis observed that blood creates a bigger impact when limited to a single match rather than being used throughout an event.
Long agreed with Davis’s assessment, explaining that blood should be reserved for main event matches to maximize its effectiveness.
You save it for your main event, Okay? If you’ve seen blood from the beginning [it takes away from the impact]. I’ll give you a quick scenario… there was a time when we’d get ready to go to the ring, [before] all the matches they’d let everybody know, ‘Nobody goes to the outside but the main event, keep your match n the ring!’ [If every match ends up on the floor], then when the main event comes, it means nothing because they’ve already seen it.
The Steel Cage match between Ospreay and Fletcher took place after the Women’s World Championship match between May and Storm, with both contests featuring significant blood.
AEW
Former WWE Star Now in AEW Rejects Notion of Being Demoted in Final Days with Company
Former WWE superstar Ricochet explains during a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez that he viewed his WWE Speed Championship role as an opportunity rather than a downgrade.

Ricochet expressed no negative feelings about being crowned the first-ever WWE Speed Champion during his final months with the company. The now-AEW wrestler addressed the topic in a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez.
Some fans had viewed the booking decision as a potential downgrade for Ricochet, who had rarely appeared on television since his loss to Logan Paul at SummerSlam 2023. However, the high-flying performer maintained a positive perspective on the opportunity.
No… You got to look at everything as an opportunity and if you don’t, then I think you’re already kind of defeated. You have to look at everything — especially, you know, they were putting something into this and I wanted to be a part of, again, building something. Building something and making it as big as possible. I like that feeling and so, again, any opportunity you get, you gotta strike and that’s kind of the way I see it and that’s with everything. Life, wrestling, everything.
Ricochet had previously held the Intercontinental Championship during his six-year WWE tenure before departing for AEW.
In a separate interview late last year, Ricochet made a notable claim about his impact on the wrestling industry. The high-flyer suggested AEW as an entity would not exist without his work on the independent scene.
While he acknowledged he wasn’t solely responsible for the promotion’s creation, Ricochet stated he played a significant role in establishing the foundation for All Elite Wrestling.
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