The ending of the Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar SummerSlam match, which went pretty much as planned, led to a verbal and somewhat physical confrontation between Lesnar and Chris Jericho last night.
According to multiple sources, Jericho came to the gorilla position just as the match ended, apparently to see if Orton was okay and to find out what exactly happened. He asked Michael Hayes what the finish was or if that was the finish. Hayes wouldn't answer him at which point Jericho said, "That's bullsh*t."
Jericho said that just as Lesnar came back from the ring. Lesnar thought he was talking about his match, and called Jericho a pussy according to one version, or "shut up" according to another, and to mind his own business. The two got face-to-face and started exchanging words, with one version saying they were shouting at each other the whole time.
Lesnar pushed Jericho with his fingers, and Jericho did what was described as the "Rousey-Tate" foreheed press. One version also had Jericho shoving Lesnar to the wall at one point.
They got tangled up against the wall and Lesnar told Jericho to punch him or kiss him. Paul "HHH" Levesque jumped in quickly and broke it up. It was heated enough that they went back at it at which time Vince McMahon broke it up. Jericho started yelling about Lesnar and McMahon told Jericho that it was all a work and to be professional.
Levesque reportedly told McMahon that Lesnar started it, and Jericho was just standing up for himself but there were more words exchanged.
Jericho saw Orton and got mad, which everyone noted was because he was concerned with Orton's health and safety. Orton reportedly assured him that he knew the way everything was coming.
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So... I guess that WAS the planned ending?
Kevin Kelly: "Mr. Austin, would you like to comment on Wade Keller's Take that endorsing the XFL hurts your anti-authority character?"
Steve Austin: "Oh shit, he actually said that? I thought the boys in the back were ribbing me!"
Kelly: "No, he really said that. Did they tell you the part about you sitting in the stands, looking all skeptical?"
Austin: "AHAHAHAHAHAHA. Yeah... oh man that was too much."
Ugh, PLEASE just get rid of Brock and Heyman. It's clear nobody likes them, they bring nothing to the table, Brock can't wrestle to save his life, and all he does it get pushed as a part timer over full timers. This is the sort of garbage that WCW had with Hogan and Nash.
Jericho has made most of his best matches backstage. I am with Jericho, it was bullshit either way. They will keep Brock for what the next three times he shows up.
Originally posted by wannaberockstarUgh, PLEASE just get rid of Brock and Heyman. It's clear nobody likes them, they bring nothing to the table, Brock can't wrestle to save his life, and all he does it get pushed as a part timer over full timers. This is the sort of garbage that WCW had with Hogan and Nash.
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Why did you drag Heyman into this? Package deal? Because saying that Paul Heyman brings nothing to the table is ludicrous. There's been Brock apathy building in some online communities for a bit; I can see the logic from a to b as to why, but I don't agree with it. Reading the article, why didn't Hayes just tell Jericho that that was the planned ending? Would've easily diffused the situation. Good for Jericho standing up, good for Brock standing up for himself. Shit happens.
Originally posted by wannaberockstarUgh, PLEASE just get rid of Brock and Heyman. It's clear nobody likes them, they bring nothing to the table, Brock can't wrestle to save his life, and all he does it get pushed as a part timer over full timers. This is the sort of garbage that WCW had with Hogan and Nash.
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Why did you drag Heyman into this? Package deal? Because saying that Paul Heyman brings nothing to the table is ludicrous. There's been Brock apathy building in some online communities for a bit; I can see the logic from a to b as to why, but I don't agree with it. Reading the article, why didn't Hayes just tell Jericho that that was the planned ending? Would've easily diffused the situation. Good for Jericho standing up, good for Brock standing up for himself. Shit happens.
Because he's annoying and I don't want another one of his lame, repetitive promos where he rambles on about nothing.
Originally posted by wannaberockstarBecause he's annoying and I don't want another one of his lame, repetitive promos where he rambles on about nothing.
Hey, you find something exciting to say about Brock Lesnar. Man's working with what he's given.
Anyhoo, to me the craziest thing about this whole story is HHH going to bat for Jericho. Who thought we'd ever see that?
Originally posted by wannaberockstarUgh, PLEASE just get rid of Brock and Heyman. It's clear nobody likes them, they bring nothing to the table, Brock can't wrestle to save his life, and all he does it get pushed as a part timer over full timers. This is the sort of garbage that WCW had with Hogan and Nash.
(edited by wannaberockstar on 22.8.16 1943)
Why did you drag Heyman into this? Package deal? Because saying that Paul Heyman brings nothing to the table is ludicrous. There's been Brock apathy building in some online communities for a bit; I can see the logic from a to b as to why, but I don't agree with it. Reading the article, why didn't Hayes just tell Jericho that that was the planned ending?
Apparently Vince is the ONLY person that knows the finish for Brock's matches so Hayes didn't even know.
Observer is reporting that the entire plan was too confuse everyone. Orton didn't know the plan til he got to the arena and was none too thrilled about it.
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Welcome to the Weinerboard, LionHeart. Anothjer fine addition to the bretheren of blatant Jericho-marks. I think Y2J is long overdue for a face turn, and the Highlight Reel is just perfect to do that in.