

Ross said they can’t mess up his hair! The band ran in for the save, and it turned out it was SCU. They beat up Justin and began to tear off his jacket and mess up his hair. He asked if he didn’t think Justin deserved a thank you. Jericho said he didn’t like his tone while he was reading it. Justin read the statement that extended gratitude and appreciation for making AEW “the most talked about wrestling league in the world.” It complimented Jericho and said they are proud he is their champion. Justin entered the ring and talked about how he is from the area and graduated high school nearby. He asked Justin Roberts, whom he called “announcer guy,” to read it. Jericho said he doesn’t feel like reading it. He said he had an official statement from AEW and TNT brass.

Jericho said they’ve been having fun, but now it’s time to get the nitty-gritty. The backs of the jerseys has nicknames on them: Ruffian, Thug, Spanish God, Big Hurt. Indicative, perhaps, of AEW fans not seeing him in the same favor as they once did given his return to WWE programming.) Fans chanted “Rangers suck!” as Ted handed out Rangers jerseys to the Inner Circle. Punk” chant here, a well-known big Blackhawks fan. He said the Blackhawks were and always will be wimps.

“I used to beat the crap out of some guy named Bobby Hull,” Ted added. Irvine said when he played for the Rangers, they beat the Blackhawks all the time. Irvine asked if that means they’re in the home of the Blackhawks. Jericho told him they’re actually in Chicago. He said it’s great to be back in New York City. (How many current WWE announcers would get that joke?) Inside the box was his father, Ted Irvine, wearing his New York Ranger jersey. Jericho asked what is inside the biggest box in the ring. Hager said, “Her name is Chris Jeri-goats.” Ross said it doesn’t look like a “her” to him. Hager showed up off stage with a goat who appeared to be quite nervous. Jericho asked where “The Big Hurt” Jake Hager is. Santana & Ortiz gave Jericho a gift basket. Then they hugged in celebration, striking the same pose.

He revealed a cardboard cutout of Jericho and Guevara hugging. Sammy Guevara called Jericho his father figure as he chomped on his gum. He said after months of discussion and investigation, they found the greatest tasting grapes and created the official “Little Bit of the Bubbly.” He plugged He called the Inner Circle to the ring. He told one fan he’s “a little fat for a Le Champion” t-shirt. They cut to a fan celebrating and thanking Jericho. He said fans can turn their tickets in for 50 cents off a new Jericho t-shirt. He wanted a thank you from the AEW executives and TNT Network bigwigs. This is Chris Jericho’s Thanksgiving Thank You Celebration and I don’t need you idiots messing it up for me.” He said the fans of Chicago don’t matter. When he entered the ring, fans chanted, “Thank you, Jericho.” He said, “Hey, Chicago, sit down and shut up. Ross said Jericho has been demanding a thank you from the fans and personnel of AEW. A live band on the ramp played as Jericho made his way to the ring, carrying a bottle of bubbly with him. He introduced Chris Jericho “as the greatest of all time.” He stumbled a bit over Jericho’s name. There were inflatable animals at ringside and gigantic gift boxes and a painting of the Inner Circle in the ring. He welcomed viewers to “the greatest night in television history!” He yelled that he is the M.C. They opened with “Soul Train Jones” (known as “Virgil” and “Vincent”) mid-ring. SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN).
