Chris Jericho Comments on How Long He’ll Stay in WWE

When Chris Jericho popped up yet again on RAW for another run, there was a general feeling that it would be an example of diminishing returns with a legendary superstar, as his previous run with the company was a bit disappointing.

Jericho has proved those critics wrong with his latest run, and frankly, it has been one of the best runs of his career. Jericho spoke to John Pollock of The LAW: Live Audio Wrestling podcast about his original intentions for this run (via CageSideSeats).

“…my original plan when I came back last January was to stay until WrestleMania… four months. Then, it started going so good, I re-signed I think until July and then I re-signed until October and then I re-signed until November. Now it’s basically a month by month thing. I’ve got a certain time frame in mind but I can’t even say that because what was supposed to be four has already been ten because I am smart enough to know this.”

“I’ve been doing this for a long time and to have – like you said, this could be my best run, I still think my 2008 Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Big Show might have been better but if it was, it’s not by far. This could be the best run I’ve ever had and at 45 years old, ten years ago, you would think that was old. Now, the Stones are still killing it at 74 years old so as long as physically I can go and still basically look the part, I don’t really put any limits on age or anything like that. I can still go out there and have the best match of the show on any given night and I’m working with guys that are 10-15 years younger that don’t feel that.”

Since Jericho didn’t even plan on staying this long when he came back, he isn’t putting any limits on how long he’ll stay around. It seems to be a case of if the competition is still good and he can still put on a good show, then why stop now?

“I love working with Owens and Rollins and Reigns and Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose and AJ. Those guys are re-invigorating my love for the business because I have been through a lot of generations of the business.”

“Also, keep this in mind, my generation of guys, as sad as it is to say this, my best friends have either passed away or retired so now I have this whole new group of guys who it starts with a little bit of hero worship, that’s great but now let’s get down to it, just start working and having some fun.”

“These are like my best friends on the job right now, I love hanging out with the guys, they’re all really great guys and there’s no reason for me to stop because I’m doing something for the right reason because I love doing it and that’s why I do anything at this point. Thankfully, I don’t have to worry about any financial issues, I do something because I love it.”

“Right now, in the WWE, I’m enjoying this run as much as I had anything in my entire career and I’m going to enjoy it as long as I can and continue to build it and continue to entertain for as long as I can in the WWE, for sure.”

Jericho is part of the 10 man elimination tag match that will take place at Survivor Series, which hits the WWE Network on November 28.

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