Chris Jericho’s ninth world title reign rolls on, proving once again that the only thing thicker than blood is the “Jericho Appreciation Society’s” interference game. On AEW Dynamite, Jericho went toe-to-toe (and forehead-to-forehead, given Tomohiro Ishii’s legendary headbutts) with the “Stone Pitbull,” ultimately retaining his ROH World Championship after landing the Judas Effect.
This wasn’t just a match—it was a bloodbath. Jericho, with a mouth leaking red like a ketchup packet under a truck tire, managed to survive Ishii’s relentless onslaught. But let’s be honest: his allies, Big Bill and Bryan Keith, didn’t exactly sit idly by. Their “moral support” ensured that Jericho would leave victorious, albeit looking like he’d just auditioned for a vampire flick.
Jericho has held the ROH World Championship since October 23, when he defeated Mark Briscoe in a chaotic Ladder Match—again with a little help from his friends. This reign marks Jericho’s ninth career world title and his second stint with the ROH gold, solidifying his ability to hold onto championships like a raccoon holds onto shiny objects.
As the dust settles, speculation swirls around who will challenge Jericho at Final Battle on December 20, live from the Hammerstein Ballroom. With the historic venue hosting its eighth Final Battle, fans are expecting nothing less than chaos, drama, and at least one more bottle of Jericho’s trademark champagne—because of course he’ll toast himself.