How Adam Would Book... Chris Jericho: Undisputed Champion

[@JeremyBearimy913]

I've said it many times, Chris Jericho is The Rock's most underrated rival. Obviously his rivalry with Stone Cold is iconic, and he had terrifically memorable feuds with Triple H and Mick Foley (although I prefer them as allies rather than enemies), but there are very few people who could both hold their own against Rock on the mic and in promo segments, while also having as consistently great in-ring chemistry as well. I would say that objectively speaking, The Rock's best matches, from a purely fundamental, technical level, were with Jericho. Virtually every match they had against each other in 01 & 02 were total bangers.

[@laronnpowell1700]

Agree.. Totally agreed..

[@liquidamerican8543]

Yeah, and they created an iconic segment on Jericho's first night. His debut is one of those wrestling things that just lives in my memory and every now and then I will just look it up on KZbin to watch it again.

[@braydenbannister6699]

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[@Linkonpark100]

Despite how poor the Invasion angle was, the feud between Rock and Jericho was intense and one of the best parts.

[@OTGEntertainment4991]

Imagine an alliance between HHH, The Rock, and Jericho on a heel run with Trips and Rocky as tag Champs, Jericho as IC champ, Trips as WCW Champ, and Rocky as WWF Champ. The reign of terror but as a stable.

[@PopThieve]

We need more Adam booking videos

[@theresonlyonebullitt]

Patrons need to vote for these videos to be twice a month

[@beaubutler293]

They prolly take time to make for Adam just gotta have a lil patience

[@KaroSword]

Nothing is ever enough....

[@aiden5831]

YES!!!!!

[@musaabid1055]

Twice a month

[@SESauvie]

Your rebooking didn't include defeating Maven, it falls all apart Adam.

[@austinemms9772]

Throughout his run and the aftermath, he was a background character. It’s even worse because WWE proved that they can book Jericho as a great champion. It took them over half a decade but they proved that Y2J was shown to be very intelligent and unlikeable without having to be tied to Stephanie like he can’t go through daily life without her.

[@SheriffOutlaw]

Now that I am studying and doing my homework, seeing folks get their "Crowning Achievements" get mishandled or booked to make them look weak as their top champion always got under my skin. Can we just have a straight up World Champion who doesn't scream "Hand-Picked Corporate B.S." ? Just once?

[@kavanshetty1]

@@SheriffOutlaw you had big E a while back

[@SheriffOutlaw]

@@kavanshetty1 and look how that went

[@muhammadHassan-kj1jy]

@@SheriffOutlaw Sorry, but i dont understand your first sentence

[@jacklehman5067]

I'd love to see a Dolph Ziggler title run booked by Adam. Like, what would it have been like if he hadn't gotten injured after cashing in on Del Rio.

[@mattsisoler6125]

Not a bad idea. I wouldn’t mind that, but also maybe a Ziggler world title reign coming off the Survivor Series win. They did nothing with Dolph getting the pinfall in that match.

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

@@mattsisoler6125 It did seem like they were gunna push Ziggler to the moon. Instead the shovel was brought out.

[@mattsisoler6125]

@@buhbuhjaychampagne1706 I think it was because, if I’m not mistaken, they threw him in as a stand in for Roman Reigns, and then maybe didn’t quite expect how much of a reaction that got when he won. I mean, I get it, but also, come on, give Dolph something! His NXT title reign was ok but it was way too short for what he’s owed.

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

@@mattsisoler6125 So true. Dolph is one of the best in ring talents they have. And they’ve always underutilized him.

[@enigmaskull3495]

Now that I think about it, Chris Jericho’s Undisputed Championship run was similar to The Miz’s 1st WWE Championship run. - Beat Randy Orton at Royal Rumble due to Nexus interference because Orton and Nexus/CM Punk were feuding. - Beat Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber due to Heel Michael Cole interference because Cole and Lawler were feuding. - Beat Jerry Lawler again on RAW in a TLC match due to Heel Michael Cole interference again. - Beat John Cena at WrestleMania 27 due to interference by The Rock because Cena and Rock were feuding.

[@jordanmince7613]

@@pandorzo you mean the stroke ;)

[@brothernero2310]

@@jordanmince7613 The Stroke is out of a half nelson.

[@craigbiggam2111]

@@jordanmince7613 a wild slapnuts appears

[@jordanmince7613]

@@craigbiggam2111 double j jeff jarrett

[@charlesshoffner4201]

@@jordanmince7613 That would be J-E-double F, J-A-double R, E-double T.

[@freeflare6338]

Jericho and the Rock's 'I AM NOT A JOKE' promo before the Rumble is on my short list of best promos ever. It's built up through the entire show, opens with one of Rock's best promos, and ends with some AMAZING passion from Jericho and an fantastic bit of intensity between the two.

[@BrandonH195]

5 seconds in and I’m already saying “poor Adam.” This should be fun

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Adam injuring himself not even 30 seconds into the video. He truly is the Best in the World at what he does.

[@ItsaGoldenman]

I love every single one of these. If I can make a suggestion, you should totally make How Adam would book Kevin Owens Universal Title Run.

[@musaabid1055]

Yes Please..

[@aidenhorton18]

Basically just don’t have him face Goldberg and have Jericho beat him for the title at Mania

[@AArdW01f]

I missed these videos the last 5 years man. Thanks for coming back bro

[@boyankovachev7982]

OH MY GOD, YES. AN ADAM BOOKING VIDEO. I REALLY NEEDED THAT. Honestly, thank you so much those videos, our Lord.

[@musaabid1055]

1. _How Adam would book…_ *Bray Wyatt's (1st) WWE Title reign!* (2017 EC). 2. _How Adam would book…_ *Finn Balor's (1st) Universal Title reign?* (SS 2016, what if he did NOT get injured). 3. _How Adam would book…_ *The Fiend's Title reign?* (he shouldn’t have won but what if you had to). 4. _How Adam would book…_ *Biker Taker?* (I know Adam hates that, so it would be interesting).

[@enigmaskull3495]

5. _How Adam Would Book…_ *The Rock’s 2011 - 2013 run aka Once In A Lifetime*

[@Species5618Beta]

6. How Adam Would Book… The Fashion Police

[@Sp_Oon]

7. How Adam Would Book... NXT on the USA Network

[@rayelgatubelo]

Adam did kind of set the bases for Biker Taker in his Higher Power rebooking: Taker buried himself alive with Jake the Snake Roberts, and came back from his hip replacement "depowered" as the Biker.

[@tylerpekofsky7954]

If he doesn’t wanna book Finn not getting injured he could rebook his return

[@IgnoresTrolls]

Terrific bit of straightforward booking Adam. As someone who was a huge Jericho fan at the time and someone who rebooks stuff in my head all the time this was very enjoyable.

[@rory4605]

Love it!

[@EmmaBonn96]

I like the idea of Jericho being smart and conniving. Reminds me of fully loaded 2000 where he got the jump on triple h by convincing him Kurt sent Stephanie flowers

[@RC99_Productions]

I've heard that in one of Jericho's books, he talked about the Mania 18 match and how was significantly underpaid unlike Triple H who got top billing. He stormed into Vince's office and demanded more money and Vince straight-up wrote Jericho a cheque worth six figures, almost as much as Triple H. I might be confusing this with Vengeance 2001 (apologies if I am), but nonetheless it is a fun little story.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

It wasn't nearly as much as Triple H had recieved. It was just more than Jericho had gotten before.

[@Steadysphere]

"You know how you know the business is going down the toilet?’ "How Vince?" "Well we’re putting the belt on Jericho! PWAH!" Jericho's title reign in a nutshell. Even Vince didn't care.

[@kds0752]

After hearing some Undisputed Era references in the beginning now I wanna see how Adam would book the Undisputed Era on the main roster

[@jamiewr1353]

It's that time of the month again. These videos are always entertaining.

[@SheriffOutlaw]

1st! Cheers to Adam as always, this was a topic I was looking forward to being covered for awhile now. 2nd! There are 2 things I loved and hated about this period for Jericho. The good: He would finally break out of the Midcard scene to become World Champion. He was able to become a Main Event Level Talent and get the last laugh over WCW. The Bad: It is super downplayed when compared to other World Championship reigns. Triple H was dead wrong in sabotaging his big run. No matter what Y2J did, he has no business messing with that. As much as this period of his career is praised, I still feel that Y2J could of done such more and made this feel more special. Dammit Hunter!

[@arashitendou5941]

This run further cemented my belief and eternal designates title for H as a coattail rider He always has been and always will be

[@TricksterBloom]

My only issue with this is it stops Jericho beating Austin & Rock in the same night. But otherwise I really enjoyed it!! Great ideas on how to use Jericho's ability to sell a story - I'd love to see more historical bookings too, like WCW or ECW stuff if you ever could :)

[@Milksword]

He technically gets to say that after the No Way Out triple threat but I agree it loses some of it's impact. But great booking video regardless.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

Yeah, that switch was as arbitrary as it was ill-conceived. What is this, WCW?!

[@francoisdubuc3774]

OMG, I asked for this rebooking ages ago. Thank you for doing it, Adam!! It was fab, as usual. Keep'em coming and jam that jam. ;-)

[@17Master]

The parallels make me want to see a fantasy booking of The Miz's first title run even more now. Also I felt that knee bump. O u c h.

[@alexpietsch7997]

I've never been this early on a video. I'm once again asking Adam to book a tournament of the entire current main roster of WWE.

[@DasNordlicht91]

Continuing off of this, I'd have Jericho drafted to Smackdown where he becomes a top heel there with the Mastermind gimmick Adam proposed here. Would make for an interesting version of the Smackdown Six (or Seven?) with Jericho in the mix.

[@seandennehy7613]

Best line of the episode "who's more fearsome than Maven?"

[@kingshad0w]

Aside from Adam mocking two of my favorite bands, Saliva and Drowning Pool, i still love these booking videos. Keep up the great work guys!

[@JeremyBearimy913]

I mean, at this point, fans of Saliva and Drowning Pool should know it comes with the territory...

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

I always thought it was funny how Stephanie and triple H all of a sudden owned and a do out of nowhere in the storyline, and everyone acted like they own that dog for years, but the dog was never mentioned on television before hand, but they still acted like everybody knew about the dog it always made me laugh.

[@nathandaniel6335]

MY BROTHER IN CHRIST HOW ADAM WOULD BOOK TNA'S ACES AND EIGHTS

[@ramireigns]

that 2K14 Wrestlemania 18 video package is very good though

[@quiznights]

The How Adam Would Book series is so entertaining that I feel obliged to buy every product that advertises throughout the video just to support them for supporting these videos.

[@newname4785]

Crowd: you know you run this thing right? you can do more than one take! Adam: I do one take. Crowd: But... Adam: ONE!

[@rjurmanovich]

Was anyone else hoping for a Bingley cameo when he was talking about dogs?

[@heisenberg4750]

Do more booking videos, I can’t stop watching them

[@M2-mike]

"I'm the game and are you playing? I am the game and are you gaming? Playing the game. You gotta play it I am the game and I am the game." - Motorhead

[@morganstatham219]

Hey Adam, here's an idea: as it'll be one year on from booking the first Women's Royal Rumble for your next one, why not make you next booking on how you'd book the 2011 40 man Royal Rumble?

[@tryan715]

In my own mind, Adam’s rebooking of past WWE moments/matches/title runs are canon. They’re always better anyway.

[@UFCFightSimulations]

4:45 😂😂😂 amazing adam amazing

[@matthewroberts6833]

Jericho was always set up to be the guy that Hunter would topple when he came back. With Rock a part-timer and Austin on his last legs a returning Triple H was, sadly, the biggest stable draw they had. I've always wondered what would have happened if Hogan/Rock never happened.

[@ThomasCassonActor]

HHH lost it 4 weeks later to Hogan.

[@Sp_Oon]

I've heard reports that originally Triple H would face Austin at Wrestlemania

[@ThomasCassonActor]

@@Sp_Oon maybe. He probably would of been part of the 4 person tournament over Jericho. But Rock, Austin, Angle and HHH all had runs with the title before hand so it was so awesome to see a new face with it.

[@matthewroberts6833]

@@ThomasCassonActor I don't think they counted on Hogan getting the reaction he would or that Nash would get hurt. I imagined if you asked five different people you'd get seven different answers but seeing the backstage stuff would have been fascinating with all the egos.

[@FreddyFlack]

@@matthewroberts6833 pretty sure they only put the title on Hogan because of his return pop and Mania pop. He lost it to undertaker because rating plummeted once he won it. I reckon Heel undertaker was supposed to beat HHH at judgement day for the title. Hogan's reign likely wasn't supposed to happen

[@alexburke1424]

I’ve been so pissed about the “no video package” for years. As someone how didn’t have pay tv I had to wait for the VCR’s and DVD’s to come out. And I had no clue what the feud was over and was pissed cause I knew it could be good

[@linksscr7712]

I think I've watched all of Adam's booking videos 3 times over at this point. So whenever theres a new one it's always a good time!

[@manx18045]

I didn’t think the Drowning Pool wrestlemania X8 performance was that bad just needed better acoustics and volume.

[@Arran05]

I find it so fascinating that Jericho was not only the first unified WWE and WCW champion but also the first AEW champion

[@philipglover3295]

When Adam said about them playing chess I pictured them in that episode of Bottom where Eddie and Richie play chess

[@nohbdyz3]

Remember Adam! He's back. In pog form.

[@CaitiffFTW]

19:51 That's NOT a song by Saliva. That is "Tear Away" by Drowning Pool. Edit: Cool. Referenced and answered in the video.

[@samdath3439]

Jericho said that when. He won the undisputed title the crowd in San Diego was completely dead.

[@nicholasartuso4698]

Thanks for the Canada Day present Adam

[@matthewtopping6071]

6:39 did a section get cut here?? =S

[@cherryt8478]

Yep.

[@CasualFox12495]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! Been asking for this one for YEARS!!!!!!

[@odinyorke1804]

i only ever listen to these as an audio thing. would love to see them released on Spotify as a podcast

[@ThomasCassonActor]

As a Jericho fan, yes it wasn't everything it could have been but it was a genuine *uckin thrill to see him come out with the two titles in his iconic post. His music, tron, and firework 'pop' were awesome. Amazing times and it cant be taken away from him.

[@kujikawathemeekmage3640]

How Adam would book sting vs the undertaker?

[@NateMcCoy1194]

Adam booking videos make Fridays even better.

[@jaredsalvador9379]

I needed a video to play while I’m cooking. Thang God for you, Adam.

[@MrHbk316]

Adam turns around imitating Jericho, immediately slams knee, makes me smile, LIKE THE VIDEO

[@radschord89ish]

Chris Jericho/Rock feud over the WCW Championship was awesome.

[@MasterPancakes]

Honestly, my most anticipated "How Adam Would Book" since the Invasion videos.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

How WWF should have booked... Steve Muh'Fuckin' Blackman. You know you want it. We all want it.

[@depressedrocketsfan2880]

Finally it’s about time next do how you would’ve booked Cesaro o

[@theworstchannelyouhaveever9573]

Idea. EC3 main roster debut

[@IgnoresTrolls]

Fun fact: The original graphic for the mania match had HHH and Steph at the front and Jericho behind Steph.

[@sirkjohno0129]

Been waiting for this one for years - done well too, tactical thinking heels are always the best, it's why Edge is one of my favourite heels ever

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Yessir he back 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ShedJuul]

Save us Adam!

[@technotenor0487]

You're the age Punk was during his long reign, Adam.

[@RubyRoks]

15:54 Moments like this are why i love Adam's style of presentation

[@Matwolf365]

I like how you can hear Adam's knee hit the table if you're wearing headphones

[@conc0n]

If we keep looking at people with lackluster title runs, I think CM Punk’s first world heavyweight title run would be interesting

[@aztecwrrior1997]

If we're honest his WWE Championship run was better than the World Heavyweight Championship run

[@iamfiefo]

6:43 "People get really worked up about a weak champion..." Jinder Mahal shifts in his chair nervously.

[@aaronhurst4379]

I thought it was Saliva too, but they did the main song for the PPV, not the HHH/Jericho slideshow. Anyway, great stuff as always Plumpy!

[@Maor4444]

I remember Jericho mentioning "beating" The Rock and Austin in the same night to become the first ever Undisputed WWE Champion A LOT when I was younger, and when I watched the actual thing I was like "really? that's what he's so proud of?". I always thought it was pretty lame, and your booking definitely fixed the problem that I had with it and made Jericho more of a clever heel rather than a cowardly one who relied on other peoples' feuds. Also, that chess segment... beautiful.

[@robertmac8493]

Sick booking love these videos

[@milk8601]

Kickin It With Ross

[@Mattznick]

I was too young during this airing live to watch this stuff buthis stuff but I always go back to rewatch the clips of everybody roasting younger Stephanie cause they're just so funny

[@yuckiestdrip]

Adam always put together an awesome storyline. Glad we can see these videos. Why WWE or AEW haven’t scooped him up as a writer is beyond me. Of course, they have to have a clue first…. 🤦‍♂️

[@EmmaBonn96]

The no way out 2002 image should definitely have Jericho as a puppet master holding the strings of rock and austin

[@thedoctor9138]

Maven was so underrated. They could have done so much more with him.

[@leyendouthard8139]

It feels like Adam brought in a bit of 2008 heel Jericho to the storyline here.

[@GerritCoulter]

[TITLE] [QUESTION]

[@EDH10]

0:03 Hello-AUUUUAARRRGGHHHH 😂😂😂

[@vicentenavarro5494]

I know Adam usually only does WWE Storylines, but I think it'd be really fun if he tried to either rebook the Impact/AEW feud or book a ROH Invasion of AEW

[@Sajin_71]

"Like a little baby. Like a little...poo bum piss boy". I'm thirty years old and that got me.

[@a.jfercho1864]

How Adam would book his feud with the table strut

[@profjeff9]

Not even Adam is free from injuries right now damn.

[@SWyrick366]

0:04 I heard the sound of your knee hitting that bar, OUCH.

[@matteomenegazzo7491]

You were great as always! I have been wondering how would it be to see a storyline that leads to a classic 4v4 Survivor Series between WWE and UFC Horsewomen... Could this be a good suggestion?😉

[@davidfox4922]

Excellent. these are great

[@NewDrovack]

Late 90’s/ Early 00’s Jericho is so underrated. His charisma was off the charts and he could go in the ring. A foot taller and a HHH physique and I think Vince pushes him as the dominant Heel.

[@gabrielj.m5522]

Dear Adam, you’ve fixed a lot of storylines that WWE have fumbled: The Invasion, Austin being hit by a car, Austin’s heel turn. But what about Triple H’s Reign of Terror. Now I know the easy answer would be to just not book it at all but I think you can fix anything and make it interesting.

[@musaabid1055]

When will the *next video* come out????

[@neilefc877]

Hi Adam, hi Wrestletalk. Booking idea: How Adam would book ending Goldberg's undefeated streak in WCW?

[@garretindall2820]

Hell yeah a Adam booking video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JamesR1986]

This is one of your better fantasy bookings as of late.

[@patmcloone91]

I havent watched one of these videos in ages and i have to say ive missed it. I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but its mad how wwe did even come close to booking like this

[@EllyJelly23.]

We NEED MORE Fantasy bookings

[@SRPC21]

8:12 I really think it should’ve been 2 WCW wrestlers and 2 WWF wrestlers in this tournament (if we had a proper Invasion angle prior to this). Like Booker T, Scott Steiner, Austin & The Rock.

[@ThrawnIsAlive]

I could feel that pain in my knee after that opening. Ouch.

[@Keithant85]

I felt Adam's pain as soon as he turned around! I do that at least 3 times a week! I feel your pain brother!

[@witty_comeback]

Jericho playing Chess with Triple H in a game of one-ups-manship is quite possibly the funniest thing ever in my eyes. Love it.