Chris Jericho asserts that constant reinvention is key to staying relevant

Chris Jericho has no intention of living off memories or resting on past achievements. The veteran wrestler and musician has once again made clear his creative philosophy, based on constant reinvention as the only way to stay relevant over time.

In a recent interview with Soundsphere Magazine, the former AEW world champion openly spoke about the importance of evolving, both in wrestling and music. For Jericho, reinventing oneself is not an option, but an obligation for any artist who wants to continue connecting with their audience.

Reinvention is important at any stage of your career. You want people to remain excited about what you do. The Rolling Stones released 'Hackney Diamonds' and it was a great album. Why wouldn't they do it? Because they are artists, and that's what artists do.

Jericho emphasized that having a history behind you should not be an excuse to stop creating new things. He acknowledges the value of nostalgia, but believes that relying solely on it ultimately empties the present of meaning.

In that sense, he explained that both in the ring and on a musical stage, there is a clear responsibility to the audience. Both disciplines, according to him, share a common foundation: controlling the audience and creating emotional connections live.

The wrestler highlighted that knowing how to provoke reactions is an essential part of the craft, whether to generate applause or rejection. For Jericho, understanding timing, silences, and the audience's energy is what separates a competent performer from a truly memorable one.

You learn to control the audience. It's very important. You want people to react and have a good time. You want people to applaud when you want them to and boo when you want them to.

He also spoke about the importance of maintaining constant interaction, avoiding dead moments and assuming the role of host of the show. A mindset that he applies both with Fozzy and in the ring, and considers key to extending any artistic career.

Jericho is one of the most talked-about names in wrestling today due to the end of his contract with All Elite Wrestling and his possible return to WWE, something that no one has been able to confirm one hundred percent.