Chris Jericho Discusses His Podcast Network, WWE Runs, “Stupid Idiot” Merchandise

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho recently sat down with FanSided to promote his new podcasting network. In addition to that, he also discusses a number of topics, including his returns to WWE, the sale of “Stupid Idiot” merchandise, and more.

Below are some excerpts from the interview:

Back in 2013 you started your own podcast along the same time Jim Ross began his. Now this month you are debuting the Jericho Network with not only your podcast but others to fill out a well-rounded team. What were your expectations when you first started this adventure? 

Well starting my own show and my own network is totally different. But with my show it’s not just a wrestling podcast but it has a little bit of everything. I know a lot of people listen in for the wrestling guests but many also listen in for the other subjects. The show became so big it was an opportunity to expand my horizons. The idea was based off of Adam Carolla’s network. It’s an extension idea of what Talk is Jericho is and the vibe of what I’m all about. I think the network is going to draw a very big diverse and large crowd.

You came back to the WWE in January of this year and have been a workhorse for the WWE when the injury bug hit right before WrestleMania. What do you do to prepare yourself for another return as you aren’t a full time rostered member?

It’s always a blast coming back. I think the work I’m doing this year has been the best of my career. At least since 2008-2009. It’s fun being heel and being locked into something I haven’t been doing for years. I think it’s really grown on people.

Let me tell you the guys I’m working with that are 10-15 years younger than me are pushing me to that next level. It’s so much fun because my desire level continues to rise and work that much harder. As long as I still can move and feel like I’m at my peak, I will continue to do this. If I ever start feeling like I’m going down the totem pole, ability wise. People say age is just a number and it really is. Psychologically, I feel like I’m at the top of my game.

Stupid Idiot has been a phrase you have been using more often than not since your return back in January. Will the WWE Shop be releasing the “Stupid Idiot” shirt soon?

I have a real rule that when I’m heel I don’t want the WWE selling my merchandise. I don’t want someone in the crowd wearing a shirt with that phrase and thinking it’s funny when it’s supposed to be an insult. I still have enough old school in me that I don’t want people wearing my slogans or phrases that are supposed to be booing me. Does it really matter? Probably not. But it’s one of those things to me that it does matter. Maybe it will piss you off that there are no shirts out there so it will make you boo or hate me more.

You can read the full interview at this link.

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