However, it seems like the commentators were told to avoid mentioning Chris Jericho’s name while they hyped up the possibility of the A-Lister winning the title for the ninth time at Clash of Champions.
On the post-show edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained why it didn’t make any sense for WWE to even address Jericho’s record if The Miz wasn’t even booked to win.
Chris Jericho, WWE and the Intercontinental title record
Chris Jericho is one of the most decorated WWE Superstars of all time who has had nine reigns with the IC title. The Miz is currently on eight reigns and it’s obvious that WWE wants the A-Lister to eventually takeover Y2J on the all-time list.
Jericho is currently the AEW World Heavyweight Champion and any mention of the Ayatollah of Rock n’ Rolla on WWE TV could result in negative results for Vince McMahon’s company.
WWE has had a long history of avoiding former Superstars and talents who signed up with rival companies or left on bad terms. Chris Jericho is AEW’s biggest star and with the impending Wednesday Night Wars on the horizon, WWE wouldn’t want anything to do with Jericho.
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