Chris Jericho Makes Surprise GCW Appearance Amid Rick Starks’ AEW Drama

Chris Jericho just proved he’s still the master of surprises, showing up at last night’s GCW event to make a statement—literally and figuratively. The AEW star crashed the show, delivering an unprovoked attack on both Matt Cardona and GCW regular EFFY, leaving fans stunned and adding fuel to an already blazing feud.

The unexpected appearance comes on the heels of weeks of tension between AEW and GCW, sparked by a heated podcast comment from EFFY about AEW President Tony Khan and his father, Shad Khan. The fallout saw AEW pulling Ricky Starks from a planned GCW booking, leaving fans speculating about a possible rift between the two promotions.

However, things took a twist when Matt Cardona made a surprise appearance on AEW Rampage, calling out Jericho and setting up their showdown for the ROH World Championship at AEW’s Final Battle on December 20. But Jericho clearly wasn’t waiting until then to settle the score.

At the GCW show, Jericho stormed the ring mid-match, blindsiding both Cardona and EFFY with a vicious attack that left fans in disbelief. The Ocho made it clear that their battle isn’t confined to AEW’s Final Battle but extends into enemy territory, sending a strong message to his challenger and the GCW faithful.

Social media exploded as fans shared footage of Jericho’s GCW ambush, reigniting chatter about the companies’ relationship. While this shocking turn of events might suggest the beef between AEW and GCW has been squashed, it’s clear the rivalry between Jericho and Cardona is far from over.

With AEW set to dominate the Hammerstein Ballroom for three nights starting December 20 and GCW’s own show slated for January 19, the timing of Jericho’s GCW appearance couldn’t be more strategic. This escalating feud is turning into must-see wrestling drama, with fans now eagerly anticipating what’s next for Jericho, Cardona, and even EFFY.