The Learning Tree (professional wrestling) explained

Article Name:The Learning Tree
Type:S
Names:The Learning Tree
Leaders:Chris Jericho
Members:Big Bill
Bryan Keith
Heights:Jericho:
Bill:
Bryan:
Weights:692lb
Debut:May 1, 2024
Years Active:2024–present

The Learning Tree is a villainous professional wrestling stable performing in All Elite Wrestling. The stable consists of leader Chris Jericho, Big Bill and Bryan Keith. Jericho is the reigning ROH World Champion in his second reign; his first as part of the stable.

History

Starting in March 2024, Jericho attempted to form a mentor-student relationship with FTW Champion Hook. However, Jericho was rebuffed, ultimately leading to a match between the two at Dynasty which saw Jericho winning the FTW Championship from Hook.[1] On the April 24 episode of Dynamite, Jericho rechristened the FTW Championship as the "For The World Championship" and dubbed himself "The Learning Tree",[2] where he would arrogantly offer advice and guidance to wrestlers, referring to potential new recruits as being part of the "Jericho Vortex", and sarcastically saying he needs his "TV time".[3] [4]

On the May 1 episode of Dynamite, Jericho successfully defended the FTW Championship against Katsuyori Shibata with the assistance of Big Bill, whom Jericho then agreed to add to The Learning Tree. On May 26 at Double or Nothing, Jericho successfully defended the title against Hook and Shibata with the help of Bryan Keith as the new member of the stable.[5] On the June 12 episode of Dynamite, Big Bill and Keith were dubbed "The Redwood" and "The Bad Apple" respectively. On the October 23 episode of Dynamite, Jericho defeated ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe for the title in a Ladder War match to become a two-time champion (his first for the stable).[6] [7]

Members

LLeader
Founding member(s)
MembersJoined
Chris Jericho (L)
Big Bill
Bryan Keith

Championships and accomplishments

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Nason . Josh . 21 April 2024 . AEW Dynasty notes: Chris Jericho wins FTW title, Adam Cole out of wheelchair . . 21 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Chris Jericho Debuts New Theme Song On 4/24 AEW Dynamite; Big Bill Asks To Sit Under The Learning Tree Fightful News . 2024-04-26 . www.fightful.com . en.
  3. Web site: Will Chris Jericho allow Big Bill to enter the Jericho Vortex to sit underneath the almighty Learning Tree? . X.com . AEW . May 1, 2024.
  4. Web site: AEW Dynamite 5-Year Anniversary Results . All Elite Wrestling.com . AEW . October 3, 2024.
  5. Web site: 2024-05-27 . 2024 AEW Double or Nothing results: Live updates, recap, grades, highlights, matches, card, start time . 2024-05-27 . CBSSports.com . en.
  6. Web site: Staff . A. E. W. . October 23, 2024 . Chris Jericho is the New ROH World Champion . October 24, 2024 . .
  7. Web site: Heydorn . Zack . October 23, 2024 . Chris Jericho Wins The ROH World Championship On AEW Dynamite . October 24, 2024 . .