10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Oct 7)
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Today, Chris Jericho must be considered one of the most entertaining heels on WWE television. Aligned with WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, Y2J has reinvented his act with fresh catchphrases such as, 'The Gift Of Jericho' and 'Drink It In, Man'. The Canadian's current heel guise is a million miles away from the one he used in 2008-2009.
Wearing a plain black suit and sporting a disgusted expression, Jericho's run as a villain back then was a highlight of his career. That's something the man himself has always been keen to point out during interviews, stating his wish to act a throwback to classic heels of yesteryear. Ironically, even though he was looking to the past for inspiration, the character was something new for Jericho himself.
This week's article sees Y2J reflect on that time, comparing the heelish quality of 2008 to his antics today. Joining that story, there are facts related to the likes of Kurt Angle, Edge, American Alpha and Jim Cornette.
Let's look at the facts...
10. Mick Foley Watched Raw's Women's Title Match From The Crowd
Monday's Raw broadcast was topped off by a main event between Sasha Banks and Charlotte for the Raw Women's Title. Banks would capture the belt, which sets things up nicely for a rumoured Hell In A Cell bout at the pay-per-view of the same name on October 30. That would be special, but the match would have to go some to top Raw for Mick Foley.
Posting on Twitter, the legend revealed that he actually watched Raw's headliner from the live crowd. Soaking in the atmosphere, the Monday Night Raw General Manager couldn't resist seeing the match with his own eyes, rather than watching from the comfort of a dressing room backstage.
A longtime supporter of women's wrestling, Foley is also a top on screen character for the Raw brand. Therefore, it's somewhat surprising that he elected to go out amongst the people to see the title main event.
If nothing else, being part of the audience proves just how big a pro wrestling fan Mick still is. It's genuinely cool for Banks and Charlotte to provoke such passion from a veteran.