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Mike Tyson Attacks Shawn Spears, Buries Hatchet with Jericho on AEW Dynamite

Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerFeatured Columnist IVApril 8, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Mike Tyson exits the ring after receiving a split draw against Roy Jones Jr. during Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. presented by Triller at Staples Center on November 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Triller)
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The Inner Circle might have added an enforcer Wednesday night.

Mike Tyson made his way to the ring during All Elite Wrestling Dynamite to provide some support for faction leader Chris Jericho as he was getting overwhelmed by Pinnacle. Iron Mike targeted Shawn Spears and laid in a number of punches before the rest of the Inner Circle arrived on the scene.

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Why would you EVER try to square off against @MikeTyson?! #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/PGLIX91Nh7

Tyson then shook hands with Jericho.

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Burying the hatchet. @MikeTyson @IAmJericho <br><br>Watch now on TNT! pic.twitter.com/gotrp50xcP

The former boxing champion was in a far more conciliatory mood toward Jericho compared to the last time the two crossed paths. Last May, they got into a shoving match, which required the intervention of multiple officials from backstage.

Earlier Wednesday night, Jericho laid down the gauntlet to MJF and Pinnacle, challenging them to a Blood and Guts match May 5. While it's doubtful Tyson will be one of the five members representing the Inner Circle, he could still potentially find a way to make his presence felt on the outside.

Or perhaps Tyson's appearance was another one-off to bring some finality to his rivalry with the Demo God.

Pinnacle might have to watch their backs just in case.