r/IAmA • • Aug 04 '14

I am Chris Jericho - frontman for rock band Fozzy, WWE superstar, actor, author, and more - AMA!

Hi everyone! Here to chat with you all and spread the word about Fozzy’s new album "Do You Wanna Start A War." Just debuted on the Billboard charts at #54, as well as #20 Rock Albums, #10 Independent Albums, and #9 Hard Rock Albums.

You may also know me from the WWE.

Ok guys thanks for all the great questions!! Gotta split..see u on tour! An check out Do You Wanna Start A War on iTunes or amazon, bestbuy, fye etc!!

Official website: www.FozzyRock.com Twitter: @FozzyRock Facebook: www.Facebook.com/FozzyRock

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u/LutzExpertTera Aug 04 '14

WELCOME TO REDDIT IS JERICHO!

Chris, thanks for doing this AMA from a huge fan!

  • Wrestling question: How have you been able to compete at such a high level for so long? It’s amazing looking at your WCW matches from the mid 90’s compared to present day, and to see the excellent shape you’re still in. I think you said it best yourself at the 2013 Royal Rumble “I never lost it baby!”

  • Semi wrestling question: With Fozzy’s USA Fall Tour kicking off this week and your involvement in the buildup to SummerSlam later this month, how are you able to balance touring for both Fozzy and WWE?

  • Non wrestling question: What is your creative process like for coming up with new songs? How has your songwriting style changed or matured over the years?

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '14

I grew up watching you and you're still my favourite wrestler of all time. You've made many big returns, most notably in 2007 and 2012, but also at the Royal Rumble in 2013 and just a few weeks ago. Which one of your returns did you enjoy the most?

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '14 edited Aug 04 '14

Mr. Jericho, what was the deal with your 2012 Raw return where you cried and left the ring without saying a word? Was there some motive or satire I completely missed or was it done to get this kind of a response?

Also, will we ever see Y2J in long pants again?

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u/LicenseToILL-INI Aug 04 '14

One of my favorite aspects of your promos is when you would purposely bungle your opponent's name (Kirk Angel, Raisin, etc.)

How'd you come up with that, and how would you bungle your own name?

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u/EatUpAndWellTellYa Aug 04 '14

Hi Chris. Welcome to Reddit is Jericho!

I've always wanted to know, I remember watching your episode of The Dating Game and you were the selected bachelor with that blonde broad. Did you actually go on the three day vacation with her? Did you guys actually ever date? How much of that was all for show?

PS. Love Talk is Jericho, and thanks for being the best in the world at what you do. The stuff you're doing again with Stephanie right now is great.

Thanks!

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u/BenjaminTalam Aug 04 '14

Was the silent gimmick a creation of your own, and if so his did you convince the higher ups to let you roll with it? It was hilarious sitting on the edge of my seat each week waiting for you to say something besides a maniacle laugh.

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u/DoctorDetroit8 Aug 04 '14

Are there any plans on releasing a compilation CD of Y2J's best insults? "Trash Bag Ho" and deliberately mispronouncing opponent's names are my favorites, lol.

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u/MrZissman Aug 04 '14

A lot of KISS fans do not like the fact that Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer are wearing the Cat and Spaceman outfits of Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. (Myself included.) So I know you're a KISS fan, but I was curious if you had an opinion on this?

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u/the_dead_icarus Aug 04 '14

Hey Y2J, it's 5:30am here in Australia and I stayed up just for this AMA. Will we ever see a return of that glorious fountain hairstyle you used to rock? Granted you'd have to grow your hair out a bit for it to work.

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u/MichaelJahrling Aug 04 '14

Hey Chris! Love all of the stuff you do in the ring. Sorry if you've mentioned this in one of your books before (I've never had the chance to read them) but what was your reaction when Mankind was thrown off the Cell at the 1998 King of the Ring?

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