Chris Jericho, the former AEW World Heavyweight Champion, recently discussed his death match with Nick Gage on an episode of Dynamite in a candid interview on the Talk Is Jericho podcast. The match involved the use of various weapons, including light tubes.
In the podcast, Jericho revealed the background behind the match and how it came about. He mentioned that after doing a Dark Side of the Ring episode about Gage, he found him to be an intriguing character and decided to bring him in as a hardcore killer. Jericho came out as The Painmaker for the match.
Reflecting on the experience, Jericho admitted that he had never been hit with a fluorescent light tube before and the impact was intense. He recalled feeling something dislodged in his head and not feeling well afterward. Jericho even mentioned that he was scared he had a concussion and didn’t want to go to sleep.
Despite the physical toll it took on him, Jericho stated that the match was one of his favorites in terms of deathmatches. However, he also mentioned that he would probably never take a fluorescent light tube to the head again. Jericho reassured fans that precautions were taken to make the match safe by removing the phosphorus from the light tubes and replacing it with baking powder.
The interview with Chris Jericho provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the risks and challenges that professional wrestlers face in their matches. It highlights the commitment and dedication that performers like Jericho have to their craft, even when it involves putting their bodies on the line.
For more details and the full transcription of Chris Jericho’s interview, you can visit WrestlingNews.co.
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