Jim Ross says Hall of Famer would have been made the first Undisputed WWE Champion instead of Chris Jericho if he wasn't injured
Chris Jericho is one of the most iconic names in sports entertainment today. The former WWE Champion is not only a brilliant performer but someone who doesn't shy away from being heard. However, it's possible that he might never have won the Undisputed Championship if Triple H was around at the time.
Despite a slow start into his WWE career, Jericho went on to reach new levels of stardom. His crowning moment came when he became the first-ever WWE Undisputed champion by beating The Rock and Stone Cold on the same night.
Speaking on Grilling JR, former WWE executive Jim Ross stated that Triple H was "one hell of a hand" and that he would have been the top heel in the company if he wasn't injured. He noted that Vince McMahon Chris Jericho to become the Undisputed Champion because he respected Y2J's confrontational attitude.
Ross also commented on whether Jericho would have had a chance to become the Undisputed Champion if Triple H was around:
''Well there's a chance, but not as big a chance as if Hunter had been healthy," said Ross. "Because he probably was the obvious choice. Let's not downplay because he married the boss' daughter, he's a controversial figure and all that dog***t. He's a hell of a hand.'' [2:09-2:09:54]
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Chris Jericho had an interesting relationship with Vince McMahon
Ross also commented on Chris Jericho's relationship with Vince McMahon. He said that the two would argue a lot, but the WWE Chairman respected Y2J for this reason. Ross also revealed that Jericho's backstage connection with McMahon was just like the one he had with Shawn Michaels.
Additionally, Good Ol' JR stated that McMahon enjoys confrontation and respects anyone who puts forth their opinion. He noted that while the WWE Chairman likes to be confronted, superstars shouldn't barge into his office to start an argument.
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