In a new interview with Superstar Crossover, Chris Jericho talked about a wide range of topics including Bray Wyatt, who lost his life due to a sudden heart attack.
The AEW star remembered the late star and praised him for being a faucet of creativity.
“Bray was like a faucet of creativity. He had so many ideas that were just pouring out of him at all times. He was very unique, and that’s why he did so good was so successful because no one really thought about wrestling the way that he did with the characters that he created and the things that he committed to that no one else could really make work. Like, obviously, Bray Wyatt might have been the best of them. When that started getting a little bit stale, then he goes to The Fiend [with the Firefly Funhouse]. If you pitch that to me, it’d be like, ‘What are you talking about?’ Like, how is this gonna work? But then once you see him do it, it’s like, ‘This is so great. It’s so wrestling.’ It’s like Dinner Debonair, that MJF and I had, you couldn’t get away with that unless you committed to it, 1,000% because wrestling is that, wrestling is the Firefly Funhouse. To be able to think about that, and create it and make it a thing, and there’s all these different characters, and it’s like Mr. Rogers on crack, but it’s cool. That, to me, was the best of Bray Wyatt. It’s hard to translate that into a match. But like I said earlier, matches are almost secondary. It’s characters and connecting with people and making them want to see you perform. That’s what Bray Wyatt could do better than almost anybody in the modern era. That’s another reason why it’s such a shame that he’s gone because I’m sure he had so many other ideas. Some good, some bad, a faucet of creativity.”The third thing for me is like, you don’t see guys when you know when you leave companies or when they leave or you leave. But then you think back like, man, I spent a lot of time with him. I think we worked at least two dozen times all over the world, probably more than that. You work somebody 10 nights in a row, and you’re in Belgium tonight, in Portugal tomorrow, and then we’re back to England, and we’re over to Germany. It’s like you don’t even know where you are, and you have great matches during the during the evening, and you’re drinking at night, and you wake up, and you don’t what the fuck is going on. It makes you friends for life, you know?”
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In a recent interview with Superstar Crossover, Chris Jericho discussed a variety of topics, including the late Bray Wyatt, who tragically passed away from a sudden heart attack. Jericho fondly remembered Wyatt and praised him for his immense creativity.
According to Jericho, Wyatt was like a “faucet of creativity,” constantly overflowing with ideas. He had a unique perspective on wrestling and created characters that no one else could have made work. Wyatt’s success stemmed from his ability to think outside the box and commit fully to his creations.
One of Wyatt’s most notable characters was The Fiend, which he introduced after his initial character started to become stale. The Fiend, along with the Firefly Funhouse, was a concept that seemed bizarre at first, but once executed, it captivated audiences and showcased the essence of wrestling. Jericho compared it to his own memorable segment, the Dinner Debonair with MJF, emphasizing that such unconventional ideas require complete commitment to succeed in the world of wrestling.
For Jericho, matches were secondary to the characters and their connection with the audience. Wyatt excelled in this aspect, as he had a unique ability to make people want to see him perform. His creativity and talent in connecting with fans made him one of the best performers of the modern era.
Jericho also reflected on the time he spent with Wyatt, mentioning that they worked together extensively all over the world. The grueling schedule of traveling and performing in different countries forged a strong bond between them. Despite the chaotic nature of their profession, they formed a lasting friendship.
The loss of Wyatt is a tremendous blow to the wrestling industry, as he undoubtedly had many more ideas to contribute. His creativity was a gift that will be sorely missed by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
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In conclusion, Chris Jericho’s interview shed light on Bray Wyatt’s incredible creativity and unique approach to wrestling. Wyatt’s characters, such as The Fiend, showcased his ability to think outside the box and connect with audiences. His sudden passing is a great loss to the wrestling community, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and unforgettable performances.