11 Things We Learned From Breezango On Talk Is Jericho
4. Jericho Helped With Fandango’s Gimmick
In a story that seemed perfect for this particular podcast, Jericho spoke about how his 2011 appearance on Dancing with the Stars may well have provided the impetus for Fandango’s entire gimmick.
Apparently, Vince had asked Jericho about the other dancers on the show, to which Y2J responded by noting in passing that the male dancers were quite the hit with ladies. Vince was said to be taken aback by this, to the point of being almost offended by the idea of these male ballroom dancers getting all the girls.
Fast forward a few months, and plain old Johnny Curtis was being repacked as Fandango—a male ballroom dancer who more often than not had a beautiful female gyrating by his side.
It may have been little more than a coincidence, but the timing of it all, plus the fact that Fandango faced Y2J himself in his very first main roster match, suggests that Jericho’s on the money with his theory.