WWE News: Chris Jericho Reveals His Choice For Wrestlemania 29 Opponent, 13 Facts About TLC

– Wrestling Inc has excerpts from Chris Jericho’s new book No Is a Four Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling But Succeeded in Life, in which he reveals that he originally wanted to fight Ryback at Wrestlemania 29, but was eventually set for a match with Fandango. Ryback was paired up with Mark Henry. He added that the thinks the Fandango character was created because of a conversation he had with McMahon years earlier during Jericho’s run on Dancing with the Stars. Here are highlights:

On who he wanted to fight at Wrestlemania 29: “For whatever reason, things didn’t go the way I had planned. Ryback lost to Punk and didn’t win the world championship. But he was still over in a big way, and I thought a great way to build him back would be to work with me. When I pitched the story to the creative team for me to come back for a six-month run through Mania ending at SummerSlam, my two tent-pole ideas were a surprise return at the Rumble and a Mania match with Ryback.”

On Vince pitching him Fandango: “‘Well, I know we talked about you and Ryback,’ says Vince. ‘I want to go in a different direction. I have another idea for you.’ I waited in silence for him to continue. The pause was intentionally uncomfortable and Vince continued in a serious tone. ‘We have this new kid called Fandango…’

– WWE has posted a new video with Cathy Kelly looking at thirteen facts about TLC fans should know before tomorrow’s event.