You would almost think this isn’t about the WWE Championship anymore, the way Chris Jericho demoralized WWE Champion CM Punk this past Monday on Raw SuperShow. Only 24 hours after Jericho failed to capture the supreme prize from The Second City Saint at WrestleMania XXVIII, the jilted challenger took his rivalry with the champion to a whole new level by dousing the notoriously straight edge Superstar with a bottle of booze after a loss to Mark Henry. Moments later, Jericho smashed a second bottle over Punk’s head, leaving him strewn in a heap of glass and liquor and unable to leave the ring area under his own power (WATCH).
Of course, mind games like this are nothing new in WWE, and certainly not new to Jericho in particular. Part of Jericho’s greatness as a competitor has always been his ability to get inside his opponents’ heads, to burrow into their psyche like a gnat and eat away at whatever confidence they have until they are simply incapable of handling him physically. In targeting Punk, Jericho has recently made a psychological power play to unman the WWE Champion by evoking the demons of his family’s past and suggesting that Punk is destined for similar hardships.
The mindset is as simple as it is dastardly: having failed to unravel Punk by disparaging his family, Jericho would instead target the thing closest to Punk’s heart – his own purity, and pride in the straight edge code he follows – in the hopes of breaking him down mentally.
And it seems to have worked. Jericho left Punk a shaking heap on the ground after smashing the bottle over his head; though whether this is from the actual impact or the mental shock of the attack (Punk spit out any liquor that entered his mouth, but it was a close call for sure) remains to be seen. An act like this goes beyond a competitive strategy, and veers troublingly into outright sabotage. Jericho wasn’t looking to get inside Punk’s head, he was looking to bring The Second City Saint’s entire world down by inundating him with alcohol. The fact that Punk was worn down from battling The World’s Strongest Man and unable to defend himself makes the attack seem even more cowardly in retrospect.
The irony in all of this is that Jericho proved himself a worthy challenger to The Second City Saint at WrestleMania, taking Punk to the limit in a heart-stopping contest with the two trading submission holds in the final minutes before Jericho finally tapped to the Anaconda Vise. (PHOTOS) Nobody could accuse Jericho of being weak in any fashion after that display, and it’s arguable that he emerged from the match looking like as dominant a competitor as Punk himself.
After this past Monday, though, it would appear that competition is the last thing on his mind.
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I do think that Jericho stooped too low. As an avid watcher of WWE for many years I have seen my fair share of feuds and this one has taken the cake. You should never bring ones family into business to gain an advantage. That hit an all-time low in my book. The things that the WWE has been doing lately to boost ratings has been doing the opposite. I have many friends and family who also watch and they have been disappointed with what has been going on. There is a such thing as going too far and I believe that Jericho has crossed that line.
It was an alltime low in my book. I have no idea why on earth Jericho is attacking Punk’s family, I find it uncalled for, and nasty and isn’t fair on Punk’s family. However he sunk to an all time low by smashing that bottle over Punk’s head, causing a bad injury asside (because lets face it, it could have been a nasty injury), to do that to someone who is Straight Edge, is appauling, and as he was already down from a count out, well that’s just too much for me. A coward attacks a man when he is down. It also shows a disrepect with anyone who has beliefs they are proud of. I am hoping that when I am at the taping of Raw in the UK Jericho doesn’t behave like this because I may be unable to restrain myself.
Now, I’ve never seen Jericho ever compete, but I heard that he was a punk-ass when my dad watched and he says he still is. Bringing a man’s close ones does a few things. First, it hurts them. Second, it makes the person angry, Hulk-like even. Third…It proves that you’re nothing but a weak coward with no honor. If Jericho is the “Best in the World” like he claims, then he shouldn’t need mind games, just skill, endurance, strength, and a little luck. But Chris is right about something. He is the best. At making low blows, being a punk, and complaining.
All great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds…
Hi DJ, Just glad to see CM Punk on twitter. Not sure he is reading fan comments. I hope his head is better. I hope he has time to rest but most of all, I hope he remains true to himself. Wrestling is as much show business as any show on TV, but it is live. If I could say anything to him, it would be that “I admire you for the things you put first in your life. I am sure a lot of fans feel as I do. However you are to handle Jericho, your fans will still be your fans. Atleast this one will. God Bless You Phil”.
Last Monday night, Jericho showed the world he is a coward. Punk was down when Jericho attacked him. This does not prove he is the best in the world.. Because Punk is the one and only Best in the World. And he proved it at Wrestlemania. Wish all the best to Punk
Jericho sucks cm punk will always be the best in the world compared to this poor excuse of a man (Jericho). CM Punk is the best role model I’ve ever had because he’s better than going low like jericho and he’s not afraid to say whatever he thinks
I do think Y2J went too far with Cm Punk mom and dad, you don’t involve family into Wwe without consequences. I think Jericho needs to be suspended from raw because of bring family into it. I am huge Cena, Cm punk & Orton fan & at one time did like Jericho but not anymore.
I personally used to really like Jericho and couldn’t stand CM Punk. Now it’s exactly the opposite but more so I’m losing interest in WWE all together. Some of the storylines over time haven’t been great but they always get better. I wasn’t all that happy with the McMahon-Helmsley era but I got into it but between the stuff going on with Jericho and having a douschebag like John Laurenitus in power I don’t even have an interest in watching anymore. The only thing slightly intriguing is the return of the Rock but the only one on the current WWE roster I really wanted to see him face was John Cena and now that I’ve seen that I’m over him coming back too. I would like to see the Triple H/ CM Punk fued resume but I likely won’t watch long enough to find out. I never thought I’d start watching TNA but lately they seem like a more entertaining show.
A lot of ridiculous things happening these days on WWE … To stoop as low as this for ratings proves that the WWE is in trouble … The CMPunk / Jericho episodes are proofs that the WWE is NOT promoting family values, regardless of what their ads say. … And the Three Stooges episodes on tonight’s RAW … simply insulting! … The WWE is going down the drain! … And John Laurenitis is a provoking manager, specializing in unfair matches … How about a real fair match once in a while where the winner is not determined ahead of time … Then we would really know who are the better wrestlers??? …. Thumbs down on the WWE!
Claudius. Well Said!
I stopped watching wrestling for a few years and have just came back to it a couple of years ago. I love CM Punk! His attitude is aweseome and I respect that he does not let anything compromise his personal beliefs. I see these storry lines going downhill and find that I’m so bored and over it, that I do not completely invest myself in the show anymore and often turn the channel. CM Punk’s matches and what he has to say is my only interests. I’m so over the John Cena/Rock bull and Hope that someone finally puts Team Johnny out of business for good. Otherwise It looks as if I will find other entertainment and catch up with CM Punks interviews, matches, and other info online, were I dont have to suffer through all the other drama. I feel that Chris Jerrico has went too far in his attacks on Punk and hoping that this story line improves or ends soon. Where are Vince and Stephanie? Id rather see them come in and shake things up than watch Johnny period.
Last night it stooped even low, that was digsuting….makes me feel sick watching. And as for Johnny Laryngitis, that man needs to be sorted out
It’s sad that it has come to the use of a disease like alcoholisim there are to many people in this world struggling with this disease do you all think it helps them with their problems they don’t need the superstars playing around with such a touchy subject ! It’s just pure low class and tasteless this could cost the WWE a lot of fans in the long run ! I guess the booked didn’t think about the real life issues of this disease not to smart or just plain and simple heartless ! Oh and I’m not a alcoholic just some one who has watched to many friends and family suffer from booze ! Get a clue
I have dealt with alcoholism in my family (my dad was a “functioning alcoholic”) and the line that Jericho is crossing is one that he might not be able to retreat to the other side of, when this is done. It sets a bad precendent for pro wresting (I despise the term “sports entertainment”) to go into private areas of someone’s family to further a storyline or angle. Personally, with having an alcoholic father, I find myself enraged each time I see Jericho using this tactic and think that Punk needs to, quite frankly, shut Jericho’s mouth for good.
I’ve also dealt with alcoholism from my father, and to have a reminder when watching something you idolize and love for many different reasons, it’s tough. However, phil would never have let it get this far if he hadn’t agreed to it or couldn’t handle it. It’s part of the storyline I’m sure. I know he’s not trying to “promote straight edge” as “cool, something everyone should be” etc, but people do respect it and look up to it. So seeing ANYONE dis-respect someone elses feelings, choices or acheivements whether it be “real” or not…in my eyes, just isn’t fair.
Well Chris jerico probably got too desperate, though I’m glad the cunt got what he deserved in the end! Chris would have only done himself more bad to himself than good. It would have brought out the anger in punk, but it’s not like punk needed anger to win anyway.
Jericho definitely crossed way over the line with his attack on CM Punk. What better way to prove to the world that you are lacking in what it takes to be a true champion. Furthermore, attacking family members or an individual’s personal belief system, especially when you are talking about alcoholism and the devastating impact that has on a family is not only over the line, but totally unacceptable by any standards. I am appalled at the WWE Board of Directors for allowing this type of personal attack on anyone. It is bullying at the most basic level. It is no different from the playground bully shoving a Twinke in the mouth of someone who struggles with weight issues. The former alcoholsim of Punk’s father was not a secret, but is totally irrelevant. What matters is his personal choice to break the cycle and live a drug free life. Jericho’s attacks on Punk are an attack on every child with an alcoholic parent, myself included, who chose to break the cycle. Jericho is a playground bully period and needs to be stopped
Jericho got on my nerves when he did all those nasty things to punk so what hes straight edge he will always be the best in the world he will retain his wwe championship vs. wsm mark henry