Chris Jericho’s reign as FTW Champion is on shaky ground, and his odds of retaining the title at AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view event have taken a significant hit. The path to a successful title defense has just gotten much harder for the champion, as he now faces the daunting task of overcoming not one, but two formidable challengers.
The stage was set on Dynamite earlier tonight, as Hook, Katsuyori Shibata, and Bryan Keith clashed in a thrilling Three Way Eliminator match to determine the next challenger for the FTW Championship. Jericho, ever the confident champion, watched from the commentary table, eager to see who would emerge as his next opponent.
However, the outcome of the match was far from decisive. In a stunning turn of events, Bryan Keith tapped out while trapped in Hook’s Redrum chokehold, while simultaneously being subjected to Shibata’s Figure Four leg lock. With no clear winner, the match was declared a tie, paving the way for a historic Three-Way FTW Rules match at Double or Nothing.
This unprecedented development has sent shockwaves throughout the AEW universe, as fans eagerly anticipate the unpredictable and chaotic nature of a three-way encounter. Jericho, undeterred by the sudden twist, took to the mic to congratulate the two challengers, exuding an air of optimism that bordered on arrogance.
The champion persists in his claims of superiority, asserting that neither Hook nor Shibata poses a genuine threat to his title reign. However, this bravado may be nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to mask his own doubts and fears. As the clock ticks down to Double or Nothing, one thing is certain – Chris Jericho’s FTW Championship reign hangs precariously in the balance.
Will Jericho’s confidence prove to be his undoing, or will he find a way to overcome the daunting task ahead? With the unpredictable nature of an FTW Rules match looming, one thing is certain – the AEW universe is in for a wild ride at Double or Nothing.
