Action Andretti Makes a Splash in AEW
Action Andretti, a rising star in the world of professional wrestling, made a name for himself with a major upset victory over Chris Jericho on an episode of AEW Dynamite last December. The match caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike, and Andretti’s impressive performance earned him a coveted AEW contract.
Jericho, who had discovered Andretti at a Dark taping, was impressed with his skills and pitched the idea of the upset victory. Speaking on his Talk Is Jericho podcast, Jericho reflected on the match and the moments that could have made it even more memorable.
“I put it together where he looked really good, and then of course I hit him with the Codebreaker. Everyone knows that’s the finish…except for it wasn’t, and he kicks out,” Jericho explained. “What I wanted to do, much in the same vein as Ishii [Tomohiro Ishii] and the chops and Mox [Jon Moxley] in the Walls of Jericho, is I wanted him to sell it through the entire commercial break, and I was just going to sit there with a surprise look on my face.”
Unfortunately, Andretti didn’t quite understand the plan and started moving, causing Jericho to lose the intended moment. Despite the missed opportunity, Jericho believes that if he had been able to maintain the surprise look on his face, the crowd would have gone wild.
“I still claim to this day, people were so surprised when he kicked out of the Codebreaker, if I would have sat there on my knees and had that look of surprise on my face, I could have sat there for three minutes and people went nuts. I tell you, it would have worked,” Jericho shared.
Since the match, Andretti has primarily been featured on the ROH brand. Jericho acknowledged that the direction of a wrestler’s career depends on various factors and opportunities.
“It all depends on where you go with it. After, I threw a fireball in his face, we had some stuff with him and Ricky Starks, had him with Jericho Appreciation Society, get some wins. Then, the dust settles and now he’s working with Darius and Dante Martin, which is great, and you have to build yourself back up. He took the opportunity and ran with it, and then you come back down to earth and that’s just how the wrestling world works,” Jericho explained.
Action Andretti’s journey in AEW serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the wrestling industry. One moment can propel a wrestler to new heights, while the next may require them to regroup and rebuild.
For more on Chris Jericho’s thoughts on Action Andretti’s rise and the wrestling world, check out the full Talk Is Jericho podcast episode.
Sources: Fightful
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