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Chris Jericho discusses recruiting Jon Moxley and Pac for AEW

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Chris Jericho discusses recruiting Jon Moxley and Pac for AEW

Summary

Chris Jericho revealed in an interview that he played a key role in recruiting Jon Moxley and PAC for AEW during its early formation in 2019. Jericho emphasized the challenges he faced, particularly convincing PAC to leave Dragon Gate, where he held loyalty at the time. PAC made an appearance at AEW's Jacksonville rally with the Open the Dream Gate Championship, but his in-ring debut was delayed until late August 2019 due to his commitments to Dragon Gate. Jericho's comments come amidst ongoing mourning for the late AEW star PAC.

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Key Details

•Jericho helped recruit Moxley and PAC to AEW in 2019.
•PAC was a top star in Dragon Gate before joining AEW.
•His AEW debut was delayed due to championship commitments.
•Jericho reached out to PAC, highlighting loyalty as a challenge.
•Comments come as the wrestling community mourns PAC's passing.

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AEW star Chris Jericho says that he helped recruit both Jon Moxley and the late AEW star PAC to the promotion back when AEW formed in early 2019
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Eric Mutter)

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