Chris Jericho Advocates Patient Wrestling Storylines

In a recent interview, Chris Jericho, the inaugural AEW World Champion and veteran of over three decades in professional wrestling, defended the value of extended storylines and urged fans to exercise patience with ongoing narratives. Speaking on March 1, 2026, with host Spencer Matthews, Jericho emphasized that wrestling's strength lies in its ability to unfold tales over months or even a year, rather than rushing to conclusions.

Jericho expressed frustration with modern audiences who demand immediate resolutions, likening wrestling to a lengthy film. "If I'm watching Saving Private Ryan, it's three hours long. It's a long movie. You better be watching and paying attention. And at the end of that three hours, then you can decide if you like it or not," he said. He recounted hearing complaints midway through matches or arcs, adding, "An hour and a half in, if I go, 'They haven't even found Ryan yet. This movie sucks. This is stupid. This is too long,' I hear it every day from wrestling fans. My thing is, shut the f up and let me tell my story when it's done."

He highlighted successful examples from his career to illustrate his point. His 366-day feud with MJF in AEW, which...