Chris Jericho defended himself against claims of the "Jericho Vortex" dragging down stars he works with. He shifted blame to the AEW booking decisions, stating it's not up to him how others fare post-working with him.

For years, fans have built up the concept of the 'Jericho Vortex' in AEW, spreading the belief that Jericho drags down the other stars that he works with. To this day, many fans believe this narrative, noting that wrestlers like Ricky Starks and HOOK haven't benefited from their feuds with Jericho.

Chris Jericho addresses the perception of the Jericho Vortex. Throughout his time in AEW, critics have argued that talent who work with Chris Jericho get dragged down. This is often referred to as the Jericho Vortex,