Chris Jericho Reflects on Two Wrestling Legends He Never Faced within the Ring
Chris Jericho, a call synonymous with professional wrestling excellence, has carved out a profession that spans over three many years, all through which he has shared the hoop with a who’s who of the wrestling world. From The Rock to Stone Cold Steve Austin, from Triple H to Roman Reigns, Jericho has tangled with the largest names in the enterprise, growing moments in order to be cherished by lovers for generations. Yet, no matter his illustrious career and the limitless iconic matches he has been a part of, there are still wrestling legends who remain elusive in his storied adventure—Bret Hart and Owen Hart.
In a recent interview with The Daily Star, Jericho opened up approximately his admiration for the Hart brothers and the disappointment of by no means having the risk to battle them. Bret Hart, a -time WWE Hall of Famer, and Owen Hart, whose life was tragically cut brief in 1999, had been two of Jericho’s heroes growing up in Canada. The have an impact on of the Hart own family on Jericho’s profession is undeniable, however the opportunity to stand them inside the ring in no way materialized.
“I never got to work with Owen Hart or Bret Hart,” Jericho confessed during the interview. “I only worked briefly with The Undertaker. We never had that big pay-per-view match or angle, but the matches we did do were so good. We had one match on ‘SmackDown’ where afterwards we were like ‘where have you been all my life.’”
For Jericho, those unfulfilled dream fits are a bittersweet chapter in his career. The appreciate he holds for each Owen and Bret is colossal, and the ability of what could have been lingers in his mind. Owen Hart, especially, was a big determine in Jericho’s early years as a wrestling fan. Jericho has often spoken about how Owen became one in all his favorite wrestlers, a sentiment shared by many lovers and fellow wrestlers alike. Tragically, Owen’s career and existence were reduce brief in May 1999 due to a bad accident in the course of a WWE event. At that point, Jericho changed into with WCW and might later be a part of WWE in August 1999, just a few months too late to ever share the ring with Owen.
Bret Hart, on the other hand, was part of WCW during Jericho’s tenure with the company. Despite being on the same roster, the stars never aligned for them to wrestle each other. The missed opportunity to face Bret is something Jericho looks back on with a sense of what might have been, especially considering Bret’s technical mastery and Jericho’s own wrestling style that was heavily influenced by Bret’s work.
In addition to reflecting on these missed opportunities, Jericho also shared his thoughts on his future in the wrestling business. At 53 years old, Jericho remains an active competitor, continuing to reinvent himself and push boundaries. However, he has no plans for a grand farewell when he eventually decides to hang up his boots.
“I don’t want a retirement tour,” Jericho stated firmly. “I think. I don’t need a big retirement match. I’ll just stop. Maybe I’ll feel differently when it comes to that, but I also have other things.”
Beyond wrestling, Jericho has other pursuits that keep him fulfilled, including his band Fozzy, his podcast, and his various acting roles. These ventures provide him with the creative outlet and live performance thrill that wrestling does, making the transition away from the ring a little easier for him to contemplate.
“For me, I just live in the moment and enjoy going to work every week and doing cool s**t. As long as I feel that way, I will continue doing so,” Jericho added, emphasizing his desire to keep his career on his terms.
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