It’s not every day that two legends from completely different worlds cross paths in a way that sends fans into a frenzy. But that’s exactly what happened on *Talk Is Jericho* this week, when iconic Ozzy Osbourne guitarist **Jake E. Lee** and former AEW star and MMA fighter **Jake Hager** found themselves face-to-face — or, more accurately, mic-to-mic — in what quickly became one of the most unexpected and explosive podcast moments of the year.
Titled *“When Two Jakes Collide,”* the episode delivered everything from heavy metal banter to wrestling bravado, with host **Chris Jericho** stirring the pot just enough to make the sparks fly. What started as a fun crossover between rock and wrestling soon turned into an intense yet hilarious face-off that had fans of both worlds flooding social media with clips, memes, and quotes within hours of release.
Jericho opened the episode with his trademark grin, teasing the chaos to come: *“We’ve got two Jakes in the house — one who slays guitars, and one who slams people through tables. Let’s see who hits harder.”*
From there, Jake E. Lee — ever the calm, cool rock veteran — began reminiscing about his days touring with Ozzy, shredding through pyrotechnics and madness. Meanwhile, Jake Hager fired back with tales of his own, from brutal cage fights to wild AEW locker room stories. Their worlds couldn’t have been more different, yet somehow, the chemistry was undeniable.
The moment that really lit up the internet came when the two Jakes began joking about what would happen if they actually *collaborated*. Jericho, never one to miss a marketing opportunity, immediately jumped in: *“If this blows up bigger, I’ll get Jake in the studio and we’ll record the heaviest entrance theme AEW never used.”*
Lee laughed, but he didn’t dismiss it — in fact, he leaned right into the idea. *“Give me a riff and a reason,”* he said, *“and we’ll make something that makes the arena shake.”* Hager, in full fighter mode, responded with his trademark confidence: *“I’ll walk out to it — as long as the song hits harder than my right hook.”*
Within hours, fans on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit were calling for **“Jake vs. Jake: The Metal Match”**, demanding that the unlikely duo actually make good on their promise. Clips of Lee air-shredding while Hager shadowboxed went viral, with one fan commenting, *“This is the most random crossover since KISS met the WWE.”*
Behind the humor, though, there was something deeper at play. Both Jakes, in their own way, are rebels in their fields — Lee, the fiercely independent guitarist who walked away from fame rather than compromise his artistry; and Hager, the outspoken athlete who’s carved his own post-AEW path with raw determination.
By the end of the episode, Jericho — who seemed to be having the time of his life moderating the madness — summed it up perfectly: *“You’ve got Jake E. Lee chasing tone and Jake Hager chasing knockouts. Put them together, and you get pure chaos — and I love it.”*
Whether or not the teased collaboration ever happens, *“When Two Jakes Collide”* stands as a reminder of why *Talk Is Jericho* continues to be one of the most unpredictable shows in entertainment. It’s not just about the guests — it’s about the moments when worlds crash together and something electric happens.
As one fan put it best: *“Rock met wrestling, legends met legends — and the internet wasn’t ready.”*
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