Chris Jericho believes some of his outside projects have helped to extend his career in the ring.
While appearing on “The Adam Carolla Show,” Jericho commented on keeping himself busy. He said,
“My two dreams when I was a kid was to be a wrestler and was to be in a band. And I made it in wrestling, and then Fozzy was going on. I knew we could do it, we just had to put a lot of focus in it. And when something else comes up, [Carolla] was like, ‘Listen, this guy already made in wrestling, he made it in the band, don’t put your chips against this guy.’ You’re kind of right about that because once you succeed in doing a couple different things, then the idea of a cruise, podcast, acting, whatever the hell it is, it’s like, ‘Yeah, why not? Let’s go for it.’ Because it is important in this day and age to be versatile and to have diversity in your career because people get bored easily.”
He continued, “They really do, even in wrestling. I change my character constantly. People are like, ‘Jericho’s got 50 different nicknames.’ Yeah, you’re f**king right I do. Because if I was still doing Y2J from 1999, that would be super boring at this point in time. It’s the same I fell career-wise. I feel that I have way more longevity in the wrestling business because of Fozzy, because of Terrifier 3, because of Talk Is Jericho, or the Jericho Cruise, or this litany of other things that I do. Why not? Why say no to anything if you feel you can make it work? There’s always going to be people that are angry about that and cut you down because of that. But that’s okay, those aren’t the people that I appeal to. I appeal to the people that enjoy the stuff that I do, and I work on gaining new fans that feel that way. So once you focus on the positive side, the negative doesn’t matter as much, and it’s easier to succeed.”
In other Chris Jericho news, VIP Vodka Seltzer has announced a new ‘Grape is Jericho’ flavor that is inspired by the reigning ROH World Champion. Twenty-four cans cost $99 while twelve cans cost $54.
You can check out the official announcement below:
“Like Jericho himself, this seltzer is a force to be reckoned with. Infused with real fruit juice and charcoal-filtered vodka, it delivers bold flavor and effortless refreshment. Bursting with bold grape flavor, this limited-edition seltzer packs a punch as legendary as its namesake, Chris Jericho. Bursting with bold grape flavor, this limited-edition seltzer packs a punch as legendary as its namesake, Chris Jericho. With a smooth yet intense taste, it’s the perfect choice for those who crave a drink that’s as fearless as they are.”
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