Chris Jericho (@ChrisJerichoFozzy) is a professional wrestler with AEW and was previously in WWE. He is also a bestselling author, actor, podcaster and the frontman of the rock band Fozzy. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his legendary pro wrestling career that has spanned 34 years, his decision to sign with AEW in 2019, how much AEW has accomplished in its first 5 years, the differences and similarities of working with Tony Khan and Vince McMahon, his ability to reinvent himself, the popularity of his entrance theme "Judas", being the main event of WrestleMania 18 instead of The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan, being in the ring when Triple H tore his quad, standing up to Brock Lesnar, whether he still thinks he will be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame, how much longer he wants to wrestle and much more!
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Taking out his own stitches
01:17 The last interview with CVV in the back of his car
03:07 Has AEW lived up to his expectations so far?
04:10 The importance of his name value to AEW
07:53 Elevating other rising talents in AEW
09:40 Memories of the early days of AEW
12:14 Tony Khan keeping AEW open during the pandemic
14:04 Differences between Tony Khan and Vince McMahon
17:54 Building trust with Vince McMahon
19:40 Thoughts on Vince McMahon stepping aside
23:09 Does he still speak with Vince McMahon
23:30 Will he be in the WWE Hall of Fame
28:04 How does he know when is it time to end a gimmick?
32:22 Changing his finishing moves
33:20 Would he lose Judas as his theme song?
35:46 People singing Judas to the ring
38:23 Where does Judas end up in a Fozzy show?
38:59 Being a guest on ‘Off the Record’ In Canada
42:09 Triple H tearing his quad in 2001
45:15 Being the main event of Wrestlemania 18
47:51 His favorite match from his time in WC
49:56 Breaking ground for smaller wrestlers
52:37 Getting in Brock Lesnar’s face
53:23 How much longer will he keep wrestling?
56:26 What is he most proud of?
58:10 Will he retire against Lance Storm?
59:46 His thoughts on CM Punk's WWE return
1:00:24 3 Things Chris Jericho is grateful for
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