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Undisputed_ How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps - Chris Jericho [176]

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One of my favorite pictures of all-time. Gargano and I spit alcohol into each other’s faces and squirted ketchup over each other’s heads, yet our inebriated expressions of pure joy say it all.

The Walls of Jericho on top of the ladder at the 2001 Royal Rumble was one of my favorite moves I’ve ever done in my career, and it was all Chris’s idea. The ladder was wobbling under our combined weight, and I was convinced it was going to flip us right over.

At Ozzfest in New Jersey the night after we ate boiled eggs and drank beer in Zakk’s hotel bathroom. Here’s a fun game to play: which one of us is more hung over? Maybe Jack Osbourne (in the background) knows.

In Albany, New York, the same night as the Station tragedy in Rhode Island. Rich set off pyro that evening during our gig too. I’ve formulated fire-escape plans in my head for every show we’ve done since.

I was the first Undisputed Champion in the history of the wrestling business, an accomplishment I’m very proud of that can never be taken away. I miss that eagle world title.

Rock and I were having so much fun during our 2002 Asian tour that every night we’d grab the ringside photographer’s camera and snap pictures of each other. The contest was to see who could make the most ridiculous face. On this night in Malaysia, I definitely won.

This front cover of Tokyo Sports talks about the classic match Rock and I had the night before; my incident with Great Muta at ringside; and Rock calling me okama (“gay”)on the mic in front of 18,000 people. You can see Okama written on the bottom of the page, middle line, in dark letters.

The Rock is one of my all-time favorite opponents. Because he’s such a great entertainer, people forget how awesome he was as a worker. In my opinion, he’s one of the best ever.

When Rock held my arms and told Bruce Willis to do something to me, I prepared for a punch. When he headbutted me in the chest instead, I screamed in pain instinctively. A second later I started laughing when I realized that was all he’d done. Note Rocky’s mom, Ata, behind Bruce.

Talk about a misquote! I didn’t say that ALL Indians were assholes, just the ones in the arena that night. Surprisingly, the office didn’t say a word to me about this. Maybe they will now.

Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty reunited for one night only in Atlanta in 2004, and I was thrilled. I’d always dreamed of being the third Rocker when I was in high school, and sixteen years later my dream came true.

This pic screams “ROCK AND ROLL!” I scoured the shops of London to find the perfect pair of pants to fit the occasion. I only wore ’em once, at the Astoria gig that night. My shirt mysteriously disappeared when Kelly Osbourne and her entourage visited our dressing room after the show.

Australia 2005: This is what happens if you don’t wash your hair whilst on a Fozzy tour.

Ash was very wrinkly when he was a baby, but I figured out the solution.

Backstage with Dr. Death at Sai-tama Super Arena, 2005. Even though I was totally hungover and Benoit split me open with a headbutt, our submission match was voted match of the month by WWE Magazine. I slept in the training room for most of the day.

Little-known fact: Vince loves babies more than he loves apes. He’s also the best boss I’ve ever had and a big influence on my life. Besides my own dad, there’s not a man on the planet I respect more. Maybe someday Ash will work for Vince too.

Backstage in Washington D.C. after my last match in 2005. The four of us were so happy for each other, and it was a magical moment. It was also the last time we were ever together.

Fozzy rocks Canada’s Wonderland on the banks of Lake Ontario. My plane was delayed by hurricanes and Rich almost had to sing lead vocals for the gig. But I made it just in time and waltzed straight from the car to the stage like a true prima donna.

Okay, I’ll say it: Damn my mom was hot! Sweet Loretta Modern always wore the latest fashions and had the trendiest hairstyles. She also always wanted to be a Solid

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