10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Nov 30)

5. Y2J Forgot What A Small Package Was Called

Chris Jericho Ricky Steamboat Backlash 2009
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Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat looked like a million bucks at both WrestleMania XXV and Backlash 2009 the next month. The only legend of the three picked (he worked Y2J along with Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper) who still had something physical to offer, Steamboat had a blast hearing the, 'You Still Got It' chants from the fans.

He appeared on Y2J's Talk Is Jericho show this week to recall those halcyon days, and Jericho used the moment to reveal something he never has before.

On one of the first house shows matches between he and Ricky, Jericho temporarily forgot what a small package pin combo was called; Jericho grew up idolising Steamboat's match with Randy Savage at 'Mania III, and he wanted to pay homage to the quick finish. As he was unable to remember the move's name, he simply shouted out, "Savage/Steamboat Finish" and hoped for the best.

To his credit, Dragon was on the ball and he instantly knew was Jericho was talking about. After that, when it came time for the end, Y2J loved to bawl out his own little tribute to one of his most cherished childhood memories. That's pretty damn cool.

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