Chris Jericho was one of the biggest names to join AEW when it first debuted in 2019 without a television deal.
During an interview with the Associated Press, Jericho stated that All Elite Wrestling has become a credible competitor to WWE in terms of talent acquisition as well as TV viewership.
“We’ve now made AEW, a viable contender. And it’s a safe place for people to come now. When we first started, it was a little bit of the wild, wild west, no one knew what to expect. And it was like taking a little bit of a chance. I think it’s gone even further than I expected. I think now that we’re here, we’re just scratching the surface of how far we’re gonna go.”
