Chris Jericho Seeks Backup Against AEW's Newest Faction

The Demand's leader Ricochet has renamed Jericho's signature Lionsault move as the 'Rico-sault' after defeating the legend at AEW's Dynasty PPV.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:33am

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On the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho was confronted by the villainous faction The Demand, led by Ricochet. After Jericho lost to Ricochet at the recent Dynasty PPV, Ricochet has taken Jericho's signature Lionsault move and renamed it the 'Rico-sault'. Jericho was outnumbered and beaten down by The Demand, leaving him in need of some backup to even the odds against the new faction.

Why it matters

Jericho is a founding member of AEW and one of the company's biggest stars. His feud with The Demand could be a major storyline for the promotion, especially if Jericho assembles his own faction to battle the upstart group. The Demand's takeover of Jericho's signature move also adds an extra layer of humiliation and motivation for the legendary wrestler.

The details

On Dynamite, Jericho was confronted by Ricochet and the other members of The Demand - Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun. Ricochet mocked Jericho, saying he was taking the Lionsault and renaming it the 'Rico-sault' after beating Jericho at the Dynasty PPV. When Jericho tried to fight back, he was outnumbered and beaten down by the three-on-one attack from The Demand.

  • Jericho lost to Ricochet at the recent AEW Dynasty PPV.
  • The confrontation between Jericho and The Demand took place on the April 15, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite in Everett, Washington.

The players

Chris Jericho

A founding member of AEW and one of the company's biggest stars, known for his ability to reinvent himself and lead successful factions.

Ricochet

The leader of the new villainous faction The Demand, who recently defeated Jericho at the AEW Dynasty PPV.

Toa Liona

A member of The Demand, Ricochet's faction that attacked Jericho on Dynamite.

Bishop Kaun

Another member of The Demand, Ricochet's faction that attacked Jericho on Dynamite.

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What they’re saying

“After beating Jericho with his own Lionsault at Dynasty, I'm taking the move and re-naming it... the Rico-sault.”

— Ricochet, Leader of The Demand

“Your new gimmick could be getting your ass beat by The Demand every time you show up in AEW.”

— Ricochet, Leader of The Demand

What’s next

Jericho will likely look to assemble his own faction to battle The Demand, potentially reuniting with former allies like Big Bill and Bryan Keith who he had been working with before leaving AEW.

The takeaway

Jericho's feud with the upstart faction The Demand, led by Ricochet, could be a major storyline for AEW going forward. Jericho's need to find backup against the three-on-one attacks from The Demand opens up interesting possibilities for faction warfare in the promotion.