Chris Jericho announces he will no longer be a commentator for AEW Rampage

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If you are a fan who enjoyed hearing Chris Jericho commentate Friday night on “AEW Rampage,” Wrestling Inc. extends its deepest condolences for your loss. “The Learning Tree” appeared backstage on the May 31 episode of the program, flanked by Big Cass and Bryan Keith (whom Jericho christened “The Bad Apple” on Wednesday’s “AEW Dynamite”) and told Renee Young that he would no longer serve. in this capacity in the future.

“Hi guys!” Jericho started out in the style of his current parody character. “I hope you have a good time watching ‘Rampage,’ and I’m sure you miss seeing me on TV tonight, and there’s a reason for that… The reason is this: the week Last time I had an unprovoked attack from a young man, a young man whose brain is not yet fully formed.

“No respect!” Keith suddenly shouted.

“No respect, like ‘The Bad Apple’ said,” Jericho continued. “We’re talking about HOOK, and ‘The Learning Tree’ is way too valuable to be left exposed on the commentary desk, to be attacked like that. (laughs) So I decided to step down from my commentary role. After the episodes ( intentionally unintelligible) from “Rampage”, it’s time for me to devote more time to “Dynamite” and “Collision”, probably three or four, five segments a week, because you know I love having my face in the TV! Thanks guys. So I’m leaving my position as a commentator, and even though I’m leaving the number one position on “Rampage” on your TV, I’m still number one in your hearts!

“Daddy Magic” Matt Menard filled Jericho’s place in the office on the May 31 episode, and Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer speculated that Menard would be Jericho’s permanent replacement. Saturday, the wrestling historian Pat Laprade confirmed that Ménard was a permanent part of the “Rampage” commentary team go forward.