Wrestling legends and celebrities appear on Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary special of AEW Dynamite

Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary in the pro wrestling business was celebrated in all its glory on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. The show had a special vibe from the get-go, and the promotion made sure it lived up to all the hype by airing several video messages sent by a host of famous names from the world of wrestling, music, sports, and showbiz.

The video messages were spread out across the show, and the list of names is large.

We've noted them down below for your convenience:

Shaquille O'Neal
Slash
Eli Roth
Kevin Smith
Gabriel Iglesias
Steel Panther
Paul Stanley
Dennis Miller
Lars Ulrich
Diamond Dallas Page
Ultimo Dragon
Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Lance Storm
Bully Ray
Gene Simmons
Don Callis
Ted Irvine
Hiroshi Tanahashi

You can check out the video messages in the tweets given below:

Lots of love to @IAmJericho from the likes of @Slash, @tanahashi1_100, @DennisDMZ, and of course, Dad 🍾🍾🍾 #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/o60ctN2IBZ
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020

More love for the 🐐 @IAmJericho from @SHAQ, @genesimmons, @TheDonCallis, @larsulrich, and @RealDDP #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/CfJHBn8Jjy
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020

Everyone loves @IAmJericho including @LanceStorm, @ThatKevinSmith, @eliroth, @fluffyguy, @mexwarrior, @Steel_Panther, Ultimo Dragon, and @PaulStanleyLive #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/0FwvUNhvxo
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020

The celebrities are out and about and sending their messages of respect to the man who has entertained for 30 years, @IAmJericho.#AEWDynamite is available on https://t.co/h417vbFQL6 in select international markets on #FITE pic.twitter.com/cHUlm1qeKa
— FITE (@FiteTV) October 8, 2020

The messages keep pouring in. Honoring 30 years of a legend#AEWDynamite is available on https://t.co/h417vbFQL6 in select international markets on #FITE pic.twitter.com/GshdJ0Im2O
— FITE (@FiteTV) October 8, 2020

More well wishes on 30 years of @IAmJericho from more celebrities.#AEWDynamite is available on https://t.co/h417vbFQL6 in select international markets on #FITE pic.twitter.com/QEenrWG00T
— FITE (@FiteTV) October 8, 2020

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— FITE (@FiteTV) October 8, 2020

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— FITE (@FiteTV) October 8, 2020

What happened on Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary special episode of AEW Dynamite?

The episode kicked off with a video package in which many top wrestlers from the AEW roster paid tribute to Chris Jericho.

While the show had a handful of high-stakes matches, the episode primarily celebrated Chris Jericho's illustrious 30-year career, and it all led to the main event.

The headliner of Dynamite saw Chris Jericho team up with Jake Hager in a tag team contest against Luther and Serpentico of Chaos Project. Luther and Chris Jericho have known each other since the early days of Le Champion's career, and the backstory added a sensible dimension to the match.

Jericho and Hager managed to win the main event, and AEW rightfully booked a post-match angle. MJF came out alongside Wardlow, and 'Salt of the Earth' had a gift for Jericho.

MJF unveiled 'Clownico Le Clown,' who had another gift in his hands, which ended up being a photo of MJF himself. An irate Jericho smashed the photo frame through the clown's head before decking the poor bloke with a really stiff Judas Effect.

*enters #AEW GIF Hall of Fame discussion*@IAmJericho #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/Xgxnzj9Fvu
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020

The apparent tension between Chris Jericho and MJF was defused after 'The Million-Viewer Man' revealed that he was kidding after all. The show ended with the AEW roster hitting the ring to celebrate with Chris Jericho. There were a lot of the bubbly as well!

The credits scene which showed Chris Jericho being responsible for everything on the episode was just the icing on the cake.

Tonight's episode of Dynamite was brought to you by @IAmJericho!#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/WX2sYzhZp8
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 8, 2020

There are many takeaways from the show. Hiroshi Tanahashi's appearance and the additional NJPW references were also quite intriguing to note. The post-match angle featuring MJF and Chris Jericho continued the slow-build towards the eventual feud between the two stars.

And of course, the video appearances of all celebrities made the show even more special. What are your thoughts on the latest episode of Dynamite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. Also, note down your most memorable Chris Jericho moment while you're at it!