Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara have been close friends since the start of AEW Dynamite, and tonight – will face off in a first time ever singles match.
This issue stems from Guevara being frustrated being stuck in the shadow of Jericho, and feeling he needs to defeat his mentor to reach that next level.
Jericho feels the same way, and intends to drag that next level out of Guevara tonight at AEW Grand Slam – by giving him the worst beating of his career.
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Guevara wore gear inspired by Jericho at WrestleMania 19 – when he faced Shawn Micheals for the first time. Guevara would start the match with some chops before the Corkscrew Dropkick.
He’d pose in the ring, and Jericho would join as he tried to gouge the eyes. Guevara was able to slip free, but took the Butterfly Backbreaker.
Rolling to the apron, he was in position for the Triangle Dropkick – but dodged, sending Jericho to the floor. Guevara would hit the dive over the top rope to keep the pressure on, before a flying crossbody in the ring for a two count. GTH would be set, but Jericho blocked and hit the Codebreaker.
Jericho would look to punish Guevara, and took him to the apron – and down to the floor the hard way with a suplex. Guevara was writhing in pain – only to have the top of the announce desk thrown onto his back. Jericho got into the ring – forcing Guevara to crawl back into the ring to continue this beating.
Guevara would try for a roll up after getting back into the ring, not enough to pin Jericho. A Frankensteiner out of the corner would follow, getting Jericho another near fall.
Jericho would keep increasing the pressure, hitting chops to the chest and trying to get Guevara to fire up and prove himself. A lariat was blocked into the Spanish Fly – getting a two count for Guevara.
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Guevara would take a stiff lariat from Jericho, before being forced into the corner and hit with more stiff chops. Jericho would take a Codebreaker from Guevara, before being driven to the floor – crashing into the announce desk.
Guevara hit a moonsault off the turnbuckle, crashing onto Jericho. Back in the ring, Guevara tried for a springboard, only to hit with an anti-air dropkick.
Guevara was set up on the apron for the Triangle Dropkick, but blocked with the Spinning Heel Kick. Springboard Cutter would follow, getting Guevara a near fall over Jericho. GTH would be blocked into the Walls Of Jericho – and would nearly get the submission victory – isolating Guevara in the middle of the ring.
Guevara would force his way free, before the rising knee strike. A cutter off the top rope would follow, with Jericho crashing face first into the canvas.
Guevara didn’t immediately get the pinfall, allowing Jericho to kick out. A running bulldog landed, before the Lionsault on Guevara, getting a two count.
Guevara would manage the GTH – leaving Jericho stunned. Heading to the top rope, Guevara would look for the Shooting Star Press – knowing it would end Jericho. Instead, he was met by a Codebreaker – and high risk gave low reward.
Jericho would get the pin, and Guevara hasn’t yet hit the level of The Ocho. They’d hug it out in the ring, and Guevara would not accept this – kicking Jericho between the legs and shoving him to the floor.
Don Callis would come to the ring – and it’s official, Guevara has joined the Don Callis Family. Who else will Don Callis recruit? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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