Chris Jericho Cuts Classic Heel Promo About Facing EVIL At NJPW Power Struggle (Video)

October 16, 2018

Chris Jericho cut quite the heel promo against EVIL in a new video from New Japan. After attacking EVIL back in October, Jericho not only goes into detail as to why he specifically chose EVIL, but cuts down the Japanese culture as the “most timid race” which is sure to charge the home country hero up for his Intercontinental Title match on November 3rd at Power Struggle. Below is the full promo along with a transcription of segments below (transcription credit should go to Dominic DeAngelo of WrestleZone):

“Chris Jericho did return to kick the shit out of EVIL. And why EVIL? Sometimes things present themselves to you. After I beat Naito in Oksaka in June, EVIL came to the ring to get inside my business, to try and make a name for himself, to try and be on the same level as Chris Jericho. EVIL! That’s not possible, but I like the fact that you put yourself out on the line. I like the fact that you came down and showed some balls. Something that most Japanese never do – the most timid race in the entire world! Japanese – scared of their own shadows. So EVIL, for you to come to the ring to attack me in June, in Osaka, I was very impressed. And I didn’t forget. And I was waiting for the right time to make my move. To surprise you, to embarrass you and to teach you a lesson.”

“November 3rd, once again, in Osaka (seems like it’s my second home doesn’t it?) at the Edion Arena, it’s going to be Chris Jericho vs. EVIL for the IWGP Intercontinental Champion. It’s the biggest match of your career, EVIL, and it’s just another match for me, it’s fine. You’re just another guy on the list of people that I’ve beaten over and over again – from The Undertaker, to Naito, to Shawn Michaels, to Eddie Guerrero. Now, EVIL, you get to join the list, man. You get to be on that prestigious, prestigious list of people who got beaten by the greatest of all time. That’s good for you, and that’s also bad for you cause I’m gonna kick the shit out of you, EVIL. I’m gonna teach you a lesson. So you’ll walk out of there a bigger star, I’m gonna make you famous, I promise that, but I’m also going to beat you. November 3rd, in Osaka, I will fear no EVIL.”

With as big as a star Jericho is, the foreigner coming in and cutting down the home country of Japan is a great heel tactic that is sure to put any home-based fan on the side of EVIL. Plus, Jericho including Naito’s name alongside the likes of The Undertaker and Eddie Guerrero does wonders not just for Naito, but EVIL as well. This was very good stuff on Jericho’s part.

Dominic started at WrestleZone in April of 2018.
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