Chris Jericho is gearing up to defend his Ring of Honor (ROH) World Championship this Friday in New York City, headlining the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view in a clash against Matt Cardona. The self-proclaimed “King of New York” is promising an unforgettable main event and shared his thoughts with TMZ Sports ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.
A Career-Defining Opportunity for Cardona
Jericho acknowledged the significance of this match for his opponent, Matt Cardona, who he believes is stepping onto one of the biggest stages of his career. “Win, lose, or draw, this is the biggest stage he has been on in a long time,” Jericho said. While he anticipates a strong performance from Cardona, he made it clear that the challenger will be facing one of the best in the business.
“I’m expecting a great match from him. But he knows what to expect from me, which is one of the greatest of all time as the world champion in the main event,” Jericho asserted.
The Motivation of a Legend
At 54 years old, Jericho remains fiercely competitive and committed to his craft. “That’s a motivated Chris Jericho,” he said. “That’s a dangerous Chris Jericho. I think I’m a little bit more crazy now than I’ve ever been.”
Despite decades of accomplishments, Jericho’s drive hasn’t waned.
Legacy and the Future
When asked about his remaining goals in wrestling, Jericho reflected on his legacy, stating that he’s already achieved everything he could in terms of accolades. Now, his focus is on delivering memorable moments for fans.
“If you’re looking at facts and figures, there’s really nothing left to accomplish for me,” Jericho said. “If you’re looking for just continuing to enjoy what I’m doing and create cool moments for people to remember and cheer for or boo for, whatever it may be, that’s basically what I have left to accomplish.”
Jericho added, “I don’t take anything lightly, and I don’t phone anything in or half-ass anything.”
A Must-Watch Main Event
As the world champion, Jericho has vowed to give his all in what promises to be a show-stealing bout. Fans can expect nothing short of a barn burner when these two dynamic performers face off under the bright lights of New York City. Whether you’re a Jericho loyalist or rooting for Cardona’s big moment, this is a match wrestling fans won’t want to miss.
