"You have to retire" - Multi-time WWE champion criticized for underwhelming performance

AEW Collision match sparks debate about Chris Jericho’s wrestling future as fans voice concerns over in-ring performance quality.

“You have to retire” – Multi-time WWE champion criticized for underwhelming performance

The January 11 episode of AEW Collision in Athens, Georgia, sparked intense debate about Chris Jericho’s in-ring future after his match against Dax Harwood drew widespread criticism from viewers on social media.

Social Media Reaction Turns Critical

The match quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, with viewers expressing concerns about the quality of the performance. Several fans voiced their frustration with the bout’s pacing and execution.

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One viewer offered a direct perspective on the performance:

Quick question. WHAT THE F** DID I JUST WATCH. HOLY F***.

The discussion extended beyond casual criticism, with some questioning Jericho’s decision to continue wrestling at this stage of his career. A fan addressed this sentiment:

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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 scrutiny from viewers. A detailed critique emerged:

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.’

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Article Author Patricki Chites
I'm a Brazilian journalist and a Pro Wrestling specialist with over 15 years of experience. I'm the founder of Wrestling Notícias, the largest website dedicated to the subject in Brazil. I created my first pro wrestling website at the age of 16 and have been producing content about the industry online ever since. My articles have even been featured during WWE broadcasts, especially on NXT.