Here is the latest update on Chris Jericho and Fozzy’s canceled concert situation.
Earlier today, just a few hours before the 3rd May episode of Collision, the Royal Grove in Nebraska announced that Jericho’s band, ‘Fozzy’, has canceled their May 3rd show in the venue. The venue uploaded a statement on Instagram and updated its fans about the situation. Their statement read:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️ Fozzy has canceled their show at The Royal Grove on May 3rd. The band’s lead singer has chosen to prioritize a wrestling match and despite our efforts to keep the show as agreed, they have ultimately declined to perform.
To make up for the cancellation, we’re offering all ticket holders a 2025 All-Year, All-Events Access Pass completely free. Or you may request a full refund instead.”
The venue emphasized in their statement that Jericho chose to prioritize a wrestling match over the show, despite their efforts and agreements. This prompted several fans online to question Jericho’s return tonight on the 3rd May edition of Collision. The former ROH World Champion had been absent from television since the April 9th episode of AEW Dynamite, when he expressed his disappointment in Big Bill and Bryan Keith.
However, upon research, it was found that Fozzy had already canceled their May 3rd show in Lincoln, Nebraska, months ago on February 6th, 2025. The band had announced it via their Facebook page and updated their fans about any upcoming news and shows.
It's worth noting that despite the venue's claims, Fozzy actually cancelled this show three months ago. https://t.co/pttEspmQaapic.twitter.com/Vo1c8qvgyY
— ITR Wrestling (@ITRWrestling_) May 3, 2025
Chris Jericho Recalls Why He Turned Down His First WWE Contract
Speaking at the Horror, Rock & Wrestle Fest 2025 event, Chris Jericho shared the story of how he had turned down his first WWE contract.
“He [Cornette] was like, ‘Should I put you down with an asterisk?’ And I was like ‘No, put me down with a ‘no,’ I’m not interested,’” Jericho recalled. “This was when they had The Goon, they had Salvatore Sincere, and they had The Pug, they had TL Hopper, who was a plumber, and The Goon, which I’m convinced was supposed to be me.”
“At the same time, I also got a call from WCW, from Kevin Sullivan, who asked me if I wanted to come in for a try-out.”