^Not really recycling though, because there are key differences
1-Jericho did it by accident, if this happens, Christian would've done it on purpost
2-Everyone was aware Jericho did it. This one, if it happens, would have them not knowing, and sort of a "who did it" storyline
3-This would lead to a return, and be a shock, whereas Jericho was already in wwe, and obviously no shock, because everyone saw him do it.
4-I would assume this would have further long term injuries as well, and play out longer than the very quick stint of the Y2J punch.
I actually see it as them recycling the "hit and run" storyline more than they are recycling the "girlfriend being hurt" storyline.
I do see where you are coming from now though, more than in your first post.