Chris Jericho to TNA....

[Slappy3000]

... with Fozzy.

CHRIS JERICHO & FOZZY TO APPEAR ON TNA IMPACT THIS WEEK
by Mike Johnson @ 1:06:00 PM on 10/13/2006



In an announcement that will certainly create some discussion among fans, TNA announced this afternoon that they would be airing a music video set to the song "Enemy", performed by Chris Jericho's band Fozzy.

CHRIS JERICHO AND FOZZY TO APPEAR ON "iMPACT!" BEFORE "BOUND FOR GLORY"

See the national television debut of "Enemy" from Fozzy

On Thursday, October 19, on TNA "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV at 11pm ET, Chris Jericho and his band "Fozzy" will be featured in a music video for the song "Enemy" from their "All That Remains" album.

The national television debut of the video will feature Jericho and Fozzy along with the stars of TNA Wrestling just days before the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View extravaganza on Sunday, October 22 live from Detroit, Michigan.

TNA Wrestling directors David Sahadi and Kevin Sullivan, who have worked with Jericho in the past, will be producing the music video for the "iMPACT!" broadcast.

"This is simply awesome," Sahadi told TNAwrestling.com "I have always had tremendous admiration for Chris Jericho as a professional and as a person. He's one of the coolest guys I know."

Don't forget - TNA Wrestling's "iMPACT!" goes primetime on Thursday, November 16 at 9pm ET!

Wonder if it will lead to more...

[Xero]

Holy shit.

I can't see any other reason to do this than to bring Jericho in.

Christ... Christian, Angle, and maybe now Jericho!?

[Y2Jeremy]

I officially just marked out. I REALLY hope this leads to something more.

[McLegend]

Interesting

[Caged Heat18]

It would be great to see Jericho back.

[Londoner]

Now TNA could be serious and I mean SERIOUS competition to WWE if they get Jericho. I'm far more interested in TNA's roster than WWE's already, this only adds to that interest.

[The Ravishing One]

WWE need Jericho now. TNA signing him would be bad news for the WWE.

[TerranRich]

Hmm, Chris Jericho, interpromotional star. If he appears on WWE anytime soon, I'll really start believing the conspiracy theories...

[TerranRich]

Now TNA could be serious and I mean SERIOUS competition to WWE if they get Jericho. I'm far more interested in TNA's roster than WWE's already, this only adds to that interest.
Isnt Kurt Angle doing that already? Or are you saying Jericho > Angle.

[St. Jimmy]

WWE will be fine even if TNA was to sign Jericho, or about 7 other names. They're on a dead night to WWE TV. People will still watch both shows. If TNA gets ratings, cool. If they go against WWE on Mondays - they will be dominated.

[The Ravishing One]

True.

[Rammsteinmad]

I recall hearing that about WCW in the early 90's.

[Jeritron]

Its like a game of capture the flag between TNA and WWE, Jericho being the flag.
Seriously though, I want Jericho back in WWE with a proper push. But if he goes to TNA then so be it, I just want to see him return. Though once I've seen him wrestle the best of TNA I'll be wishing he was in WWE still.

[Jordan]

All wrestling fans aren't idiots, if it was a monday night war, people would watch AJ Styles over Edge or John Cena, why? Because he's the shit. TNA is the shit, and WWE sucks.

[The Ravishing One]

I think the younger fans would choose Cena.

[The Ravishing One]

And the female fans.

[The Ravishing One]

The Jordan X's of the wrestling would would choose TNA.

[Xero]

And the retard fans.

[The Ravishing One]

OK...........

And the retard fans would choose Cena.

[Mister Sinister]

I dunno...I like A.J granted he is an spot monkey, but I would choose Edge over him...Hell sadly, I would choose Edge over everyone but Jericho and maybe X-Tian, or Alex Shelley if he isn't always jobbing.

[Jeritron]

All wrestling fans aren't idiots, if it was a monday night war, people would watch AJ Styles over Edge or John Cena, why? Because he's the shit. TNA is the shit, and WWE sucks.

If this were the case then wouldnt TNAs ratings be the same or come close as it is on Thursdays? John Cena has a lot of mainstream appeal. I definitely agree with you that hes the shit, but I just dont think TNA, based on that, is ready to compete overall. Talent definitely is, but they need to improve other things to make someone turn the channel.
People want familiar faces to attract them over there like WCW did, Angle and Sting have been big steps in that direction.
As stupid as some might think, the presentation really matters. Pyrotechnics, entrance way, arena lighting, the ring area and the title belts and attire seems to matter a lot to a lot of people.

[The Ravishing One]

Yeah production counts.

[Londoner]

Isnt Kurt Angle doing that already? Or are you saying Jericho > Angle.


Yes he is but my point was that having both of them there would be better than just Angle. It enhances their chances of competing with WWE. I don't think just Angle being there will be enough, personally, cause he might not be around long enough. This may establish TNA as competition, though.

[Crippla]

Yeah TNA still needs a lot more but I'd be happy enough just to see TNA's show improve which will have to include more than just signing big names and talent but it's still a step in the right direction.

[Jeritron]

I agree, Angle is a huge addition but it can't stop there. By adding Jericho right after its twice as exciting. Plust the more big names they have, the more likely it gets for them to get more. It'll be interesting to see if guys like Goldberg or Lesnar make their way to TNA in the near future

[6to1]

tna would be good for jericho if he only wants to come back as a part time wrestler, less work and traveling for him. for the last year or so i liked the tna product better then the wwe. guess this means goldberg is not going to tna thats a good thing.

[addy2hotty]

This may be MAKE OR BREAK for Fozzy & TNA.

[TerranRich]

No, it's MAKE IT or BREAK IT...isn't it?

[addy2hotty]

No, it's MAKE IT or BREAK IT...isn't it?

I am my own person. Compton.

[TerranRich]

If this were the case then wouldnt TNAs ratings be the same or come close as it is on Thursdays? John Cena has a lot of mainstream appeal. I definitely agree with you that hes the shit, but I just dont think TNA, based on that, is ready to compete overall. Talent definitely is, but they need to improve other things to make someone turn the channel.
People want familiar faces to attract them over there like WCW did, Angle and Sting have been big steps in that direction.
As stupid as some might think, the presentation really matters. Pyrotechnics, entrance way, arena lighting, the ring area and the title belts and attire seems to matter a lot to a lot of people.
Very good point. TNA at its current state can never compete with WWE. WCW had Billionaire Ted to back them and therefore had state-of-the-art pyro, videos, and overall production quality. I'm sick of TNA's opening theme and video.

And last, but definitely not least, they have to lose the 6-sided ring to be taken seriously, IMHO.

[Savio]

I bet it will lead nowhere.

[Londoner]

^ How optimistic of you!

[St. Jimmy]

All wrestling fans aren't idiots, if it was a monday night war, people would watch AJ Styles over Deal or No Deal, why? Because their both shit. TNA is shit, and NBC sucks.

[Kane Knight]

Very good point. TNA at its current state can never compete with WWE. WCW had Billionaire Ted to back them and therefore had state-of-the-art pyro, videos, and overall production quality. I'm sick of TNA's opening theme and video.

And last, but definitely not least, they have to lose the 6-sided ring to be taken seriously, IMHO.

I don't think they need to change the ring to be taken seriously. They just need to book better than a second rate WCW, put more money where it counts, and start acting like they're more than a B-Show.

[KingofOldSchool]

In order for TNA to succeed, they need a better product, not just bigger stars.

Hulk Hogan came to WCW in '94, but he didn't do a damn thing for WCW until the nWo happened in '96.

Yes, talent is important, but they need to have the interest in the talent first.

I mean if people wanted to watch Kurt Angle, they could watch old WWE DVDs. Fans need a reason to continue to watch Angle in TNA. And tired storylines won't do it. Like WCW did, they need something new and original. Hell, make Vince Russo watch some Japanese wrestling and get stuff from there like Bischoff did.

[Xero]

TNA needs to build up new stars instead of using the same old shit in the main event every month.

[Mr. Aristocrat]

I have a massive erection.

Jericho > Angle > The rest of the wrestling world.

[Mr. Aristocrat]

But unquestionably, TNA needs to clean up their act and start making a product people give a shit about.

[Mr. Aristocrat]

Oh and if Jericho and Nash somehow, someway ever get in a promo battle with one another, I will kill myself later that day cause I am pretty sure my life will only go downhill from there.

[Slappy3000]

How about some Jericho/Shelley promos?

That would also be a fun match.

Sign on the dotted line, Jericho!

[Sepholio]

I don't know if it is related or not, but on wrestleview.com, they have a news blurb up about TNA announcing there will be a 'major name' showing up at their show on November 10 or 11. With Jericho being there for his performance only a couple weeks before that, could they be hinting at a Jericho debut possibly?

Also, I'll post a link later to the news article, I can't connect to the site right now.

[Shadow]

Do you people belive me now!?

[Ruien]

Now TNA could be serious and I mean SERIOUS competition to WWE if they get Jericho. I'm far more interested in TNA's roster than WWE's already, this only adds to that interest.

Hehe someone always says this when they get someone new.

[Kane Knight]

Do you people belive me now!?

Yes, this proves your conspiracy theory conclusively, because the WWE is still under contract with...

...Wait, he isn't.

Oh well, it still works because no wrestler has ever appeared on a different show...

...Wait, they have.

Well...Ummm...Jericho's a WWE wrestler through and through. In fact, he's the Sting of the WWE, never having been part of any other promotion...

...Wait...No, you're still a retard.

[Kane Knight]

Hehe someone always says this when they get someone new.

But this time it'll happen for sure...:shifty:

[6to1]

if he is like the old wcw jericho i am all for it, the funny thing is i rember when wcw and wwe had a trade they traded jerret for jericho, now jericho may work for jerrets company. i don't think wwe used jericho right, iam suprised he did not jump to tna earlyer.

[The MAC]

dnt jump the gun! Jericho appearing on TNA will only prompt vince to open his wallet n get jericho,he aint gona let TNA score twice

[Jordan]

Well nothing can be suprising after Angle so, Jericho would just help TNA more.

Jericho/Joe, Styles, Daniels, Jarrett, Sting, Abyss, Steiner, Rhino, Christian, Angle, feuds a plenty for him there.

[dablackguy]

First of all, I want to point out that I do like Chris Jericho. I do find him entertaining, but to say that he would be the guy that makes TNA competitive with WWE is retarded. Its hero worship at its finest. My reasoning:

Jericho is entertaining, I'll agree to that. But adding Jericho doesn't change the fact that TNA still has a 'meh' timeslot and is basically run by Jeff Jarrett. I don't think that Chris going to TNA would suddenly 'unrestrict' Jericho and make him that much greater. IMO, at this stage of his career (he's 35 from what I understand) he's not suddenly going to become something different that what he is. And what he is: and entertaining upper/upper mid card wrestler.

Jericho has never carried a company. What makes anyone think he can do it now? A 2 month span of time where he was the undisputed champion is at best unconclusive. Yet, you hear everywhere this is the guy that's going to put TNA on the mainstream public's map. Sorry, but if Kurt Angle didn't do it, Chris Jericho won't either. Which brings me to wrestling ability, since we just mentioned Kurt Angle. Jericho is a good wrestler, but I'm hard-pressed to come up with great matches that Jericho had in which he wasn't in the ring with a superior opponent(i.e: A Benoit, an HBK, an Angle etc)

I like and appreciate Chris Jericho as much as the enxt guy, but to say he's capable of carrying TNA to glory is probably an unwise expectation and incorrect statement.

[Jordan]

Its not just Jericho, its the combination of Angle, Joe, Daniels, Styles, Senshi, all of the amazing wrestlers they have. If Jericho were to join TNA, they would have an equal roster to WWE.

[Better Than You]

Now if TNA can just get a draw to make all of this talent mean something they will be in buisiness...

[Mr. Aristocrat]

TNA already has the people needed to draw, what they need to do is shake things up, do something shocking, create an angle that is new a fresh. Or better yet just make all 60 minutes of their show mean something. I am always shocked with how limited their time is, they do an aweful lot of just "filler" stuff.:-\

[Mr. Nerfect]

I doubt this will lead to Jericho signing with TNA, I just think it is Jericho's way of easing back into the wrestling industry. I just hope that if it is a one time appearance, they have someone come out and cut a promo with Jericho after his band plays. Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle and Christian Cage are my nominees. Alex Shelley and Christopher Daniels wouldn't be bad choices, either.

If Jericho did sign with TNA, they'd have an endless stream of quality matches, something Kurt Angle also provided them with. They just need to push Jarrett less as the star. Keep him in the main event (on paper the guy has held ten World Championships, six Intercontinental Championships, two United States Championships, one European Championship and one Tag Team Championship; the guy is more decorated than anybody going today), just make Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Rhino, Christian Cage, AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels the top guys. Don't worry about faces and heels, per se, just push guys based on their talent. Your older guys like Kevin Nash, Sting and Scott Steiner can be used, but moreso in the enhancement role. I think Kevin Nash would be a great replacement for Don West as colour commentator.

The ring is fine, I'd just like to see the six sides played up more. As it stands right now, the ring is basically just trying to be different. It's like a emo ring. Fuck that, have six teams go at it in a Six-Team Elimination Match, or something whack like that. An Eight-Man Elimination Match would be quite fun. They need to try and get more time. Probably even another show. TNA is bursting with able talent right now, but they can't make them all the focus.

[Slappy3000]

I don't know if it is related or not, but on wrestleview.com, they have a news blurb up about TNA announcing there will be a 'major name' showing up at their show on November 10 or 11. With Jericho being there for his performance only a couple weeks before that, could they be hinting at a Jericho debut possibly?

Also, I'll post a link later to the news article, I can't connect to the site right now.
Kurt Angle being added to the Philly and Connecticut house show lineups is more likely...

[Kane Knight]

I doubt this will lead to Jericho signing with TNA, I just think it is Jericho's way of easing back into the wrestling industry.

I wonder if that's the case. Everyone's reported he's still got little interest in returning (currently). It could be that he's testing the waters, or even just trying to get WWE's attention. But more likely, more likely, is that he wants to show a video. I'm wondering if WWE would promote Jericho at this point, over their emo pop culture songs being broadcast to shill.

The ring is fine, I'd just like to see the six sides played up more. As it stands right now, the ring is basically just trying to be different. It's like a emo ring. Fuck that, have six teams go at it in a Six-Team Elimination Match, or something whack like that. An Eight-Man Elimination Match would be quite fun. They need to try and get more time. Probably even another show. TNA is bursting with able talent right now, but they can't make them all the focus.

So basically, right now the other two sides are a fringe?

I'd love to see a 6 team tag match or two, by the way. I was hoping they'd do that, or something similar. Just not frequently. That would get tiresome fast. The chaotic nature would be a problem to follow, but no worse than a 15 man battle royal.

I think the 6 sided ring does serve another purpose though: It looks more like a MMA ring than it does a wrestling ring, which could help them shed the "wrestling" stigma and help them further themselves, if they can get out of this rut of shitty booking and shittier title reigns and such. Basically, if they didn't book like WWE on a budget. ;)

[Pepsi Man]

if he is like the old wcw jericho i am all for it, the funny thing is i rember when wcw and wwe had a trade they traded jerret for jericho, now jericho may work for jerrets company. i don't think wwe used jericho right, iam suprised he did not jump to tna earlyer.
Yes, because we all know that WCW Jericho was one of the biggest stars in the business. He was the first ever Undi...well, he held the TV Title once.:o

[Kane Knight]

Yes, because we all know that WCW Jericho was one of the biggest stars in the business. He was the first ever Undi...well, he held the TV Title once.:o

You do realise you're correcting a guy who not only thinks there's a "y" in "earlier," but also can't spell JJ's name, which was spelled out to every redneck and moron verbatim for several years in the business, right?

[Pepsi Man]

You do realise you're correcting a guy who not only thinks there's a "y" in "earlier," but also can't spell JJ's name, which was spelled out to every redneck and moron verbatim for several years in the business, right?
Well, yes.

[The MAC]

fuck jericho..they need to sign Barry horiwitz

[Mr. Aristocrat]

You do realise you're correcting a guy who not only thinks there's a "y" in "earlier," but also can't spell JJ's name, which was spelled out to every redneck and moron verbatim for several years in the business, right?

J-E-Double F-J-A-Double R-E-Double T. Ain't He Great?!

I miss being a mark for Jarrett. I liked him clear though to the end of WCW, and even the beginning of NWA:TNA...then it just became too much.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah, I used to like JJ in WWF. And some, but less, in WCW. And then, TNA, all my interest in him went straight down the shitter.

...Much like the NWA title's credibility.

[St. Jimmy]

All I can see is my mind is a clip of Jarrett giving Jericho the Stroke.... over... and over... and over...

[Londoner]

Hehe someone always says this when they get someone new.


It's more to do with the timing of it though, the fact they could sign him right after Angle is what gets me thinking this. I never said anything like this when they got Angle, btw.

Edit: Another thing is it gets the message out there that there is an alternative to WWE now.

[Jeritron]

Another thing is the nature of his arrival. Most of their big names are guys who are past their prime, or disgruntled about not getting ahead in WWE or some other backstage matter, or just not wanted by WWE for whatever reason.
Though theres 2 sides to the story, even Kurt Angle was "released" by WWE for the time being because of problems both medical and personal. As for the young guys in TNA, I would almost find it safe to assume they'd accept WWE contracts if they got the oppurtunity.
With Jericho, he left on a sabatical to just take some time off. He is not past his prime, injured, blackballed, unwanted or unwanted by the WWE in any way. He'd be the first name to choose TNA over WWE pound for pound without any other conflicts of interest. Unless you believe Kurt Angles story that he asked out to go there, which I think is just a kayfabe lie/jab/cheap TNA crowd pop.

[TerranRich]

Yes, this proves your conspiracy theory conclusively, because the WWE is still under contract with...

...Wait, he isn't.

Oh well, it still works because no wrestler has ever appeared on a different show...

...Wait, they have.

Well...Ummm...Jericho's a WWE wrestler through and through. In fact, he's the Sting of the WWE, never having been part of any other promotion...

...Wait...No, you're still a retard.
IT'S STILL A CONSPIRACY TO HIM, DAMMIT!!

[Better Than You]

The following is a bulletin from the official MySpace page for Chris Jericho's XM Radio Show "The Rock Of Jericho". This is the same thing posted by TNAWrestling.com:

CHRIS JERICHO AND FOZZY TO APPEAR ON "iMPACT!" BEFORE "BOUND FOR GLORY"
See the national television debut of "Enemy" from Fozzy

On Thursday, October 19, on TNA "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV at 11pm ET, Chris Jericho and his band "Fozzy" will be featured in a music video for the song "Enemy" from their "All That Remains" album.

The national television debut of the video will feature Jericho and Fozzy along with the stars of TNA Wrestling just days before the "Bound For Glory" Pay-Per-View extravaganza on Sunday, October 22 live from Detroit, Michigan.

TNA Wrestling directors David Sahadi and Kevin Sullivan, who have worked with Jericho in the past, will be producing the music video for the "iMPACT!" broadcast.

"This is simply awesome," Sahadi told TNAwrestling.com "I have always had tremendous admiration for Chris Jericho as a professional and as a person. He's one of the coolest guys I know."

Don't forget - TNA Wrestling's "iMPACT!" goes primetime on Thursday, November 16 at 9pm ET!

-- Over at Chris Jericho’s website they are hyping his appearance on TNA iMPACT with his band Fozzy. People are starting to speculate that Jericho may wrestle for TNA. As of right now, nothing has been mentioned about him wrestling in TNA. Jericho’s website does have a habit of playing with the visitors where going to TNA is concerned.