AEW has officially confirmed that Chris Jericho will compete this Saturday at the upcoming WrestleDream pay-per-view. The veteran star is scheduled for a high-stakes rubber match against Nick Wayne, a contest that rounds out an already impressive card featuring a variety of championship bouts and grudge matches. He is set for a rubber match against a top name on the roster.
Since returning to the Jacksonville-based promotion in early April, Jericho has been involved in several intense rivalries. His current program with Nick Wayne centers on a clear generational divide, with the young performer showing a lack of respect for Jericho’s legendary status in the industry. Their history of singles competition began with a win for Jericho, who secured victory via a roll-up pin, though Wayne remained disgruntled and insisted he was cheated. Claiming he was cheated, the Prodigy was not satisfied with his loss. After almost a year away, The Nueve returned to the Jacksonville-based promotion in early April.
The animosity escalated during their rematch at Grand Slam France last week. In that encounter, Nick Wayne utilized a low blow while the referee was distracted to even the score. With both wrestlers holding a single victory over the other, the upcoming showdown at WrestleDream serves as the definitive tiebreaker. Jericho issued the challenge, which Wayne accepted under the condition that the veteran formally apologize for all his past “transgressions” against him.
Despite a flurry of major wrestling events occurring over recent weeks, the WrestleDream card continues to take shape as a significant production. The addition of this heated encounter highlights the booking team’s commitment to delivering a mix of first-time matchups and ongoing storylines to fans. As the focus shifts toward Saturday, the spotlight on the Jericho-Wayne dynamic is expected to be a major highlight of the night, marking the culmination of a rivalry that has steadily gained momentum throughout the month.
