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Submitted by Al Boo Boo on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 3:44 PM EST
 Last month we were all SHOCKED by the revelation that Chris Jericho was indeed behind all of the “Save_Us_222” video packages that have been plaguing Raw for months. This small 30 second clips gave us all headaches over their complex codes and confusing half-a-second images. People sat at home for hours – quitting their jobs and breaking up with girlfriends – just to get one more clue in this mysterious, uh, mystery. Well – as many Saveusintoligists had deciphered from the videos – the answer was revealed. This Monday, with a single outreach of an arm – Chris Jericho revealed that not only was he behind the SAVE US campaign – but that he does indeed plan to ‘save’ the world of professional wrestling. He proclaimed that allegedly he planned to ‘Save Us’ from Ortons bland personality and monotonous all around persona (thanks for reading, WWE!) but – given Jericho’s firm stance on a certain subject – I know exactly why he’s back. Before I reveal my theory – let’s take a look back on some history. Jericho came into this business in 1990 by way of Lance Storm. Lance was always known as very anti-drug and even more so, extremely anti-steroid. Flash forward – Jericho becomes close friends with Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero. Now in the mid-to-late 90’s, it’s said that in the WCW locker room, steroids were passed around and shared like your favorite local hooker. Jericho witnessed this, and just shook his head and turned away. Ignoring it, setting it aside. Sure his friends did it, but they were grown ass men, he couldn’t tell what do and what not to do. So he moves on. Flash forward – He is the first of his friends to win the World Title. In fact, he win’s two World Championships… IN A ROW! At one time! Becoming the first Undisputed Champion. Quite an honor for a man who had been called “Too small” (No homo) his whole career. But then, his friends caught fire and won themselves a pair of titles. Guerrero – the WWE Title – and Benoit the World Title. This, while making Jericho happy, also was a great pain because he realized that the only reason his friends had achieved this is because they pumped themselves with Da Juice. This made Chris’ hatred for the stuff grow even more. But then, tragedy. Eddie Guerrero passes away. The reason being heart failure – a main side effect of steroids. Jericho’s hatred grows. But then, the unthinkable. Benoit – The crippler – the best in the world – murders his wife… his kid… .and himself. The verdict? Roid-Rage. Jericho’s response was a set of silly interviews that ultimately he knew did and proved nothing. ‘Roids would still exist in the world of Pro-Wrestling - and him being on CNN and talking to that Nancy fucking Grace and Marc “Yes, these are my eyebrows” Mero wasn’t going to do anything to help it. So, Jericho wrote a book. “Around the World in Spandex”. But shit… in the end… who did he think he was kidding? Wrestling fans don’t (can’t) read. Contrary to the hundreds that claimed to have met him and got a signed book from him. Word is some of them are still trying to decipher what was written. Regardless, Jericho roamed Barnes and Noble bookstores up and down the eastern seaboard. All the while, the “save_us” video packages plagued all three WWE brands. He now has returned – yet, under false pretense. While he may say he is saving the wrestling world from the likes of Randell K Orton… we all know the real and true reasons that Jericho has chosen now to bring talents back to the wrestling ring – To end any and all use of steroids in wrestling. After seeing life after life being torn apart by the juice, many of which were his own close friends, Chris has had enough. Eddie died directly because of his use (along with a life of pills and coke), Benoit died indirectly by what people are saying was “Roid-Rage”. And these just scratch the surface of the performers that Jericho knew that perished because of ‘roids. Now, it’s well documented that Jericho is just like his on-screen character perceives him to be – cocky. Not in the sense that he’s an asshole, but that the guy believes is pretty self-confident. Now, why wouldn’t a guy that has accomplished so much in the world of wrestling, is loved by the fans (kiddy and smarky), think that he can make a significant difference? He does think this, and he can. Hell, he’s already been giving subliminal messages as to why one wouldn’t need steroids. How so do you ask? Well, all you have to do is look at the man. The dude is freaking cut, man. And for those who don’t know, steroids doesn’t make you cut, it makes you bulky. The only thing that makes you have the look that Jericho has, is a low body fat. Jericho is saying that he obtained “the look” all natural, while many believe they have to use steroids in order to get it. However, by professing that he’s going to “save-us”, people must realize that he’s not just speaking to us fans. If anything, he’s speaking to the “guys in the back”. If he can prove that steroids are unnecessary in wrestling, he’s helping them out more than anything. They are the people who are going to suffer. The main event guys, because they will have to keep on “the look”, and if they begin to slip – in fear of losing their spot, they’ll start being “forced” to juice, if they already weren’t. And to the guys in the mid/under card – in order to even be considered for a push to a higher tier, they’ll have to bulk up, in a short amount of time. And for EVERYONE in the back to be successful, they have to work as many shows (all) as they can. And this is where the so called “deadly combination” of ‘roids and pain pills comes in. Can Jericho make a difference? Sure. Will he? I hope so. But… if there is one thing that is a sure fire bet, it’s that he’ll entertain the hell out of us in the process. Luckily for me, I have a very intelligent group of e-chums. One of which (Hi Cyn!) explained to me the greatness behind what has been a fantastic return for Chris Jericho. You see, in order to really indulge yourself into the “Chris Jericho” character, you have to really now the man, the real Chris Jericho. Let us review a couple Chris Jericho fun facts – - Jericho is passionate about his Christian beliefs. I know, you wouldn’t this so, right? Well he is. And, he brings that into his character. Hell, look at his name – “Jericho”. He’s went on record saying that this was inspired by the biblical story of Jericho. To go along with that, his patented finisher the “Walls of Jericho” – again drawing a parallel from the biblical story. Not convinced? Hell, just look at Jericho’s trademark stance. Arms out horizontally – looking like a lowercase T. Kind of reminds you of someone/something/some very significant event, eh? YES! Believe what you want, but Jericho is trying to be a Christ figure. A savior. Think I’m making a stretch? Think I’m shooting in the dark? Well you’re wrong. Proof? Fun Fact Number two: - Jericho graduated from College with a degree in English. Why do you think people are saying that his book is so good? The guy knows what he’s doing. At the same point, he knows his character inside and out. The guy knows what he is doing, and is doing it purposely. His character is supposed to be the uber-babyface. He’s here to save the world. Save us from not only the boring, repetitive show that WWE is throwing at us, but Save the wrestlers from falling into the trap of steroids, drugs, and painkillers. Thus, saving them from a premature death. And even further so, preventing wrestling from dying all together. Because at this point, if wrestlers continue to drop like they are, this business will not live. Chris Jericho knows that, and as we watch him every Monday, he will be trying to prevent this from happening. And that is a very commendable thing to do. I say best of luck. But, he will need a bit of backup. Who, you ask? Regardless of whether WWE knows or not, there will only be one man who can really help the wrestling business pull out of its drug-induced coma. This man has fell into the trap of the world I spoke of before, and has climbed out of it. He has shown the world the greatness of Pro Wrestling, and he is a household name. This man has a deep rooted passion for the business, but now he needs OUR help…  One man who can waken up fans and performers alike. One man who is desperate enough for money to have a 4839th Coming. One man who can inspire wrestlers, fans, and even non-fans to eat their vitamins and not shoot their ‘roids. This one man is about to lose half of everything…..  Thanks for reading, everyone. It’s been a long month, and I haven’t been able to write. I got some motivation for this, and really had to crank it out. Hopefully, I’ll be back in full form soon. One thing I can say is that I’ll be back next week with a year in review column, telling you your Award Winner for the year of 2007. Thanks for reading once again, and you can direct all feedback to: Fridaynightwrite@yahoo.com IM: albooboo33 Stay strong, everyone. Until next time, this was Al Boo Boo, signing off. Good Write, Good Night. ***DIRECT LINK*** MUST SEE Gallery of JESSICA ALBA!! Her HOTTEST EVER!!
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