10 Coolest Moments From WWE Raw 25

5. Chris Jericho's Cameo

Elias Chris Jericho
WWE

Oh look, there's Chris Jericho (the hottest commodity in wrestling right now) appearing in a backstage segment with a WWE mid-carder.

Before Raw 25, you'd be hard pressed to find anybody who predicted that Jericho's WWE return would take place in a throwaway backstage segment with Elias. There was some method to WWE's madness, however Elias getting to rub shoulders with the credible Y2J was tempered by curious booking that seemed designed to mock the latter's New Japan achievements.

Still, there are signs of WWE taking Elias seriously, and that can only be considered a good thing in an era desperate for new stars. Jericho was at his hammy best here too. There's no doubt he's way better as a heel, but this was harmless comedy that had a place on the show.

As much as seeing it play out in front of the live crowd would have been better, Jericho didn't necessarily need a massive amount of time to get his point across. Now, let's pray he's in the Rumble as a surprise entrant and gets more respect.

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