The Wizard Chris Jericho does more than just throw fireballs, he'll butter your bread, too.
After being released by WWE in June 2021, Matt Menard and Angelo Parker found a home at AEW less than two months later. They have since aligned themselves with Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia, and Jake Hager in the Jericho Appreciation Society.
The faction is currently feuding with Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz, and the Blackpool Combat Club and are set for an Anarchy in the Arena match on May 29 at Double or Nothing.
Bothered by his wife asking why he is taking part in the match, Menard took to social media to address his loyalty to Chris Jericho.
My wife just asked me the absolute most baffling question I've ever heard in my life. The most baffling question. But I gotta get this out. I can tell she was in a bit of a mood, we're driving, in a bit of a mood. I finally get it out of her and she goes, 'Why are you in this match next week?' The five on five Arena Anarchy, Anarchy In The Arena. Five real psychos. I get it as my wife that you'd be a little bit worried, I understand, but you're basically questioning my loyalty to Chris Jericho, and that rubs me the wrong way. I'm going to try to explain it to you as if you didn't already understand. I don't want to put words in 'Cool Hand' Ang's mouth. I don't want to put words in his mouth. I'm not speaking for Daniel Garcia or Jake Hager. By the way, Jake. Did you see how good he looked on Wednesday night? Unbelievable! Unbelievable! Let's put aside the fact that Jericho Appreciation Society for over 10 weeks, for over 10 weeks, the recognized symbol of excellence for sports entertainers. You understand that? Right? Because if that's not reason enough, we're gonna put that aside. We're gonna put it aside. How about the fact that Eddie Kingston Santana, Ortiz, they basically threatened my life, that they would do what they had to do, whether it's with you, my wife, or my son, they don't give a damn. That's not reason enough? That's fine. We'll put that over there in the corner. What about the fact that the Bryan Danielson every time he opens his mouth in an interview, he's got to bring up Daniel Garcia. [Mimicking Bryan] 'I love Daniel Garcia so much. I love him.' Yeah, we all love him! The three of us built something together and he wants to take it away. He wants to take away our ability to put food on the table and a roof over your head. Well, let's get over those. Let's forget about it for a second. Let's talk about Chris Jericho. Remember last July 2021. You're eight months pregnant and we were left with absolutely nothing and out on our asses. Who was there for us? Who extended their hand? Who invited me into his home? Chris Jericho. Met his family, his lovely wife and his children. Gave us a platform to tell our story. Gave us an opportunity. Opened the doors to AEW and I will never forget it. We as a family will never forget it. You understand? You like this car? You know who allows you to put gas in this car? Chris Jericho. You like the roof over your head? You don't have that nice roof without Chris Jericho. You know who butters your bread? Chris Jericho. He butters all our bread. Remember The Wizard, right? He's The Wizard. Remember when he threw the fireball in Eddie Kingston's face? I know you thought that was a little bit too much. If he asked me to pour gasoline all over Eddie Kingston, I would have done it. I would have done it. No problem! Man, gave us everything. I'm sorry I yelled so much. I'm sorry. I love you very much. it's not easy being me," he said.
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