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Chris Jericho Talks About His Projects Outside of WWE
In an interview with The Tampa Tribune, Chris Jericho talked about his projects outside of wrestling and the WWE. Here are highlights:
On being more than a wrestler: “When I was a kid, I wanted to be a wrestler and a rock star,” said Jericho, 44, who has lived in the Tampa Bay area more than 20 years. “I didn’t see a reason I had to choose just one. I still don’t. And here I am succeeding in both, and then some. I want to prove I can do it all in entertainment.”
On his acting career: “It is very rare you get an opportunity like The Rock. You take the opportunities afforded to you. Everything that happens is another step up the ladder. I just need to prove myself.”
On how he got his Comedy Central web series: “Word got out about what I was doing, and Comedy Central called me and said they had a series for me. So I quit my job at the car wash to go off and become a Hollywood star. I think I have a great comedic sensibility. I’m getting opportunities to showcase it. That’s all I need.”