In a shocking turn of events just hours before the AEW World’s End pay-per-view, unsettling allegations against AEW star Chris Jericho have emerged, threatening to tarnish the wrestling legend’s legacy. Wrestling journalist Nick Hausman hinted at undisclosed issues in Jericho’s past, drawing parallels to the Harvey Weinstein scandal and implicating Jericho in connection to former AEW talent Kylie Rae.

Hausman suggested that hidden details about Jericho’s behavior behind the scenes might soon surface, pointing to a potential PR issue for AEW’s leadership. A tweet further alleged that Kylie Rae’s departure from AEW was linked to an inappropriate proposition from Jericho in a hotel room. Rae, seemingly endorsing the claim by liking the post, has sparked a wave of support on social media with the hashtag #FireJericho trending.

While these revelations have yet to be proven, the wrestling community is now grappling with the possibility that Jericho’s contributions to AEW and the industry at large may be tainted. Hausman warned that the narrative could quickly change if Jericho is indeed hiding skeletons in his closet.

This Is Not Ideal Timing for Jericho and AEW

As the scandal gains momentum on social media, fans are demanding accountability and transparency from AEW’s leadership, particularly Tony Khan. The timing of these allegations, just before a high-profile pay-per-view event, has added an extra layer of complexity to the situation, raising questions about how AEW will handle the reports and whether Khan was aware of the circumstances surrounding Kylie Rae’s departure. Jericho is set to wrestle in an 8-man tag at World’s End on Saturday night.

While Chris Jericho has not yet commented on the situation, the wrestling community awaits AEW’s response, recognizing the need for prompt and decisive action to address the unfolding scandal and preserve the company’s integrity. The controversy surrounding Jericho has cast a shadow on his contributions to AEW, prompting fans to connect dots and form opinions that could have a lasting impact on his standing in the wrestling world.

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