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Post by Hulkster2001 on Feb 14, 2020 10:31:34 GMT -5
On April 17, 2000 Chris Jericho faced off against WWF Champion Triple H for the title and won. The crowd popped when Jericho won the belt, so what if instead of reversing the decision they had gave Jericho a run with the belt? Do you think it would’ve lasted long? Do you think he was ready for it at that time? I think it would’ve been interesting to see Y2J the champ a year prior to beating both Stone Cold and The Rock in one night. |
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Feb 14, 2020 16:55:48 GMT -5
Jericho IMO was more than ready. He was white hot and I personally believe he would've been a great champ. With Austin out The Rock and Kane were the only top faces at the time so Jericho could've fitted into the main event scene perfectly.
Not only that his mic work and charisma were more than enough to make him a drawing champion.
From what I remember too Jericho was a heel during all of his World title reigns so it would've been nice if he was a face during one of them.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Feb 15, 2020 15:41:31 GMT -5
Not sure how much of the pop was for Jericho or for Triple H losing. I think Jericho could have easily been elevated to a spot similar to Rob Van Dam's at this point. Upper level mid-carder who could challenge for the top title occasionally. Until a proper push in 2001 of course.
Jericho wasn't that hot at this point. Prior to this he had a great triple threat at Mania with Benoit and Angle, but the crowd didn't care for it. It was the Attitude Era's first exposure to great work rate and they didn't know how to react.
I'm a top Jericho fan and top anti-Triple H fan but I think it should have been reversed. I think the fact that Triple H "lost" was the bigger reason for the pop than the love for Jericho. A clear sign he was on his way to the top though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 15:43:24 GMT -5
Would've been great so we wouldn't have had the displeasure of listtening to boring 20 minute promo's by Triple H.
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Post by Brick Man on Feb 15, 2020 15:46:37 GMT -5
Not sure how much of the pop was for Jericho or for Triple H losing. I think Jericho could have easily been elevated to a spot similar to Rob Van Dam's at this point. Upper level mid-carder who could challenge for the top title occasionally. Until a proper push in 2001 of course. Jericho wasn't that hot at this point. Prior to this he had a great triple threat at Mania with Benoit and Angle, but the crowd didn't care for it. It was the Attitude Era's first exposure to great work rate and they didn't know how to react. I'm a top Jericho fan and top anti-Triple H fan but I think it should have been reversed. I think the fact that Triple H "lost" was the bigger reason for the pop than the love for Jericho. A clear sign he was on his way to the top though. I always question that with certain title reigns. Like percentage is for the guy winning and what percentage is just for the other guy losing. Like The Authority would cut long 20 minute promos so Roman could interrupt and get the pop. But is it really a pop for Roman? Or just a pop that The Authority's promo is over? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 15:49:44 GMT -5
Could've had Rock vs Jericho vs HHH at Backlash, however if that was to happen the pop and excitement of Austin being at Backlash would've been missed. Sad that Jericho stayed in the mid card in 2000 even after that short title reign. Would've preferredhim the main event over HHH
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Post by k5 on Feb 15, 2020 21:54:12 GMT -5
Not sure how much of the pop was for Jericho or for Triple H losing. I think Jericho could have easily been elevated to a spot similar to Rob Van Dam's at this point. Upper level mid-carder who could challenge for the top title occasionally. Until a proper push in 2001 of course. Jericho wasn't that hot at this point. Prior to this he had a great triple threat at Mania with Benoit and Angle, but the crowd didn't care for it. It was the Attitude Era's first exposure to great work rate and they didn't know how to react.I'm a top Jericho fan and top anti-Triple H fan but I think it should have been reversed. I think the fact that Triple H "lost" was the bigger reason for the pop than the love for Jericho. A clear sign he was on his way to the top though. that’s an interesting point and I think it is fairly accurate. hadn’t realized it. I loved that triple threat as a kid. was featured on Kurt’s first VHS so I watched it and rewatched it. |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Feb 16, 2020 13:44:26 GMT -5
Not sure how much of the pop was for Jericho or for Triple H losing. I think Jericho could have easily been elevated to a spot similar to Rob Van Dam's at this point. Upper level mid-carder who could challenge for the top title occasionally. Until a proper push in 2001 of course. Jericho wasn't that hot at this point. Prior to this he had a great triple threat at Mania with Benoit and Angle, but the crowd didn't care for it. It was the Attitude Era's first exposure to great work rate and they didn't know how to react.I'm a top Jericho fan and top anti-Triple H fan but I think it should have been reversed. I think the fact that Triple H "lost" was the bigger reason for the pop than the love for Jericho. A clear sign he was on his way to the top though. that’s an interesting point and I think it is fairly accurate. hadn’t realized it. I loved that triple threat as a kid. was featured on Kurt’s first VHS so I watched it and rewatched it. It wasn't until a few years ago that I rewatched it and was confused about the lack of crowd noise. I think it's the only reason for it as it clearly is not a bad match. But when your high spots are regular dives to the outside or beautiful German suplexes, the crowd hasn't been trained to react as such yet. Also worth noting is that the match wouldn't have been out of place in ECW or WCW. Just different styles. Not unlike the shift WWE made recently to smaller independent guys. They do evolve with the times, unlike what most will assert. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Feb 17, 2020 1:26:50 GMT -5
Looking back, there was no reason why Jericho couldn't have had a 4 week reign as WWE Champion. They could have had Triple H beat Jericho for the title at the Judgment Day PPV.
Honestly, it would have been nice when looking back. Rock vs. Triple H happened at Wrestlemania, Backlash, Judgment Day, King of the Ring and Summer Slam, whether it be one on one, 3 ways, four ways, or six man tags. Jericho vs. Triple H would have been something different and a chance to try out a new star in the main event at the time.
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Post by JokerFC on Feb 18, 2020 8:24:49 GMT -5
It was never going to happen lads and wasn't in the plans at all. giving Jericho a reign here would have been pointless.
Backlash 2000 was where all roads were leading to with the Rocks journey to finally get back on top after months of being screwed and that was 100% what the crowd wanted. 100%.
You have to remember that Backlash 2000 main event was what WM2000 ME was supposed to be. But Austin couldn't get medically cleared to participate so the whole thing was pushed back & Big Show & Foley as well as McMahon overload was inserted.
If Jericho had won here? We would not have gotten the awesome match & dramatic surroundings of Backlash 2000....that would have been criminal.
Jerichos non win served its purpose perfectly and his push continued nicely. His feud with HHH and their excellent last man standing match made him look like an absolute hero. It was win win for him.
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