It’s hard to believe considering the time they both spent in WCW simultaneously, but Chris Jericho and Sting have never had a match together — not one-on-one, not in a multi-person affair, nothing. And while the idea of the two unquestionable pro wrestling greats facing off in the twilight of their respective careers sounds like a legit dream match for many fans, it doesn’t sound like we should hold our breath waiting for it to happen.
A fan recently floated the idea of this never before seen pairing in the ring, preferably in Atlanta, a hotbed for WCW back in the day. Jericho responded and quickly shot it down.
It’ll never happen. Not interested. https://t.co/EOLH7zH1IY
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) June 12, 2023
That would seem to rule out Jericho as a potential opponent for a Sting retirement match, a possibility that looms ever larger as the Icon heads further into his 60s. AEW CEO and GM Tony Khan recently noted that Sting had yet to give him a specific timeframe for when he might call it quits, but said AEW would make it into a big event when the time arrived.
Though Jericho, no spring chicken himself, would appear to be an obvious candidate, his response on Twitter suggests he’d rather not be — unless his quip was meant to be in-character, which is always possible. There’s no lack of other potential opponents for Sting’s final match, many of whom have a prior history with him between the ropes that dates back decades.
Still, one of the best parts of being a pro wrestling fan is the sheer number of “what ifs” and unrealized dream matches between top level stars. Sting vs. Jericho definitely belongs in that category, but it appears it will stay there forever.