Chris Jericho was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio. During the appearance, he discussed the popularity of his “Talk is Jericho” episode with Jon Moxley, just how big of a moment Moxley’s AEW entrance was and why Mox’s departure from the WWE reminded him of his own. Here are the highlights:
On The Popularity Of “Talk Is Jericho” Featuring Jon Moxley:
He (Dean) said he has been going over this podcast in his head for a month. He was ready to go. This was no ‘Hey you want to do a podcast?’ This was ‘I want to do Talk Is Jericho, I got a lot of stuff I want to say’. So, I went to his house a couple of days before Double or Nothing and it was you press record and an hour and a half later you go thank you. Nothing really surprises me. I have been there and been through that stuff, the micro-managing, a lot of miscasting. I would find it very eye opening if you are not in the business.
On Similarities Between Moxley’s WWE Departure & His Own:
When I left in May 2017, it was very similar as to why Moxley left. It is a mental strain. To me, I couldn’t really do it anymore. But, he had it on a way crazier level than I did.
On How Big Of A Moment Moxley’s AEW Arrival Was:
It’s right up there. It’s up there with Dean Malenko removing the mask back in WCW in 1998. Dolph Ziggler asking about the number 2 entrant in the Royal Rumble, it was me and no one knew. You just know it was going to be great.
You just know this going to blow the roof off the place. We had this amazing show with an ending that no one expected. I hate when some blabbermouth ruins the surprise about someone being backstage. No one knew about it and that is when pro wrestling works. That was a moment of time that worked, it had an organic build, he comes from the crowd, there is a slow build and the arena is going crazy. It’s one of those moments where you love being a part of the business.
You can listen to the full interview below:
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