Will Ospreay Says Chris Jericho Warned Him To Slow Down Years Before Neck Surgery

Will Ospreay revealed that Chris Jericho warned him years ago about the dangers of his in-ring style, advice that now carries even more weight following his recent neck surgery.

Speaking on the Wrestling Brain podcast, Ospreay recalled how Jericho reached out after seeing several risky moments during his early career. While discussing the conversation, Ospreay explained that Jericho contacted him after watching footage of dangerous spots, including one where his neck took a bad landing. That moment made Jericho step in and tell him directly to be more careful moving forward.

“But like when he told me about it came off of a clip where in April I wrestled a guy called Marty Scurll and I done a Spanish Fly off the apron and my foot caught the rope and my my neck just folded underneath my my own body weight.”

Ospreay said the situation became even more concerning when he kept pushing forward with intense matches shortly after that incident, which only increased the risk to his health.

“So then Jericho just was like, ‘Yo, like stop it now.’ It's like you know what I mean? So it's like I'm how can you not like listen to someone who's like just trying to look out for your health and safety?”

Looking back now, Ospreay made it clear that Jericho’s warning came from a place of respect and concern. The conversation showed how experienced veterans often try to guide younger talent before injuries become unavoidable.

With surgery now behind him, Jericho’s earlier advice feels more relevant than ever as Ospreay adjusts his wrestling style to protect his long-term future.

What do you think about Chris Jericho stepping in to warn Will Ospreay about his risky style years ago? Do you think more veterans should speak up when they see younger talent taking dangerous risks? Share your thoughts and leave your feedback.

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