Chris Jericho finally reacts to John Cena paying him tribute at WWE Crown Jewel

At WWE Crown Jewel 2025, John Cena paid tribute to long-time rival Chris Jericho, and now the Nueve has finally responded to Cena's homage.

John Cena is currently on his retirement tour and has four appearances remaining after Crown Jewel 2025, where he faced AJ Styles in a blockbuster match, being widely hailed as the match of the year. The match became iconic because both superstars paid tribute to their former rivals during their careers, using signature moves from many of their past opponents. Among these, Cena, in particular, paid homage to AEW star and WWE legend Chris Jericho by using his WWE finisher, and now Y2J has finally responded to Cena's tribute online.

During the match, The Never-Seen 17 put Styles in the "Walls Of Jericho," a submission move Le Champion still uses today as his signature move. Jericho posted a clip of the spot on his Instagram stories, acknowledging the tribute.

Check out Y2J's Instagram story here.

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Chris Jericho's IG story [Screengrab taken from Instagram]

Chris Jericho recently addressed the possibility of going to WWE

Amid his absence from AEW, Chris Jericho has been linked to a move to World Wrestling Entertainment for some time, and in a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Le Champion clarified his plans in the wrestling business. The former AEW World Champion said he remains with AEW but wouldn't oppose returning to the Stamford-based promotion.

“The best thing that can happen to wrestling is AEW and the fact that there are two huge promotions that you can choose from just makes it better for the guys, makes it better for the fans, and everybody in between. I’m not going anywhere for a long while. I’m still with AEW for right now. Would I go back to WWE? I wouldn’t be opposed to it. We just have to see what happens," said Jericho.

It's worth noting that Chris Jericho's AEW contract is set to expire in December this year. Time will tell what the future holds for the Nueve in wrestling.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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