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    Jericho on the Troops

    Thursday, December 4, 2008, 06:50 PM EST [Tribute to the Troops]

    On Day 2 of Tribute to the Troops, Chris Jericho spoke with Joey Styles about the trip so far:

    JOEY: So Chris Jericho, you spent most of the day at Forward Operating Bases here in Baghdad. You’re not known for your humility at all, but does someone like you find is somewhat humbling that these people who risk their lives are just so in awe of you and so thrilled to meet you and the other WWE Superstars?

    JERICHO:  What I find humbling more than anything is the fact that these guys come over here for a year or 18 months at a time and they’re so excited to see us and thanking us for coming over, saying “Oh, you’re so tired, it must have been such a long trip.” 

    We’re here for three days, it’s the least we can do. So that’s very humbling to see guys who really don’t watch wrestling that are just happy to see anyone come visit them.

    That just goes to show how much it means to them to see us, and how much it means for us to be here. It really is reciprocal the fact that they can’t believe we’re here and I can’t believe they care that much that we made a sacrifice to come over three days when they’re here 18 months.

    Editor's Note: The preceeding was relayed from e-mail message reports from the WWE's Tribute to the Troops mission. Names of the bases visited have been omitted at the request of the U.S. Army, so as not to divulge WWE's location in Iraq.

    For complete coverage of Tribute to the Troops, visit the Tribute section on WWE.com. Also, Leave your holiday messages for the troops in the Forums on WWE Universe.

    WWE's Tribute to the Troops special airs Saturday, Dec. 20, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

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    Chris Jericho is the best there is. It doesn't get any better than him, and I'm proud to be one of his Jerichoholics. Kudos to you, Chris.

    Cheryle
    December 04, 2008
    06:57 PM EST

    Jericho is a great guy in real life and people should respect that.People hate jericho for being heel but his doing a great job and i wish he would be world heavyweight champion again rather than that overrated cena

    _ShaunV2_
    December 04, 2008
    07:20 PM EST

    I admire all of the folks who took time from their personal lives to make this trip. Every one of them is pure class.

    Larger Than Life
    December 04, 2008
    07:21 PM EST

    I have had the pleasure of meeting Chris at a Fozzy show,he is a class act!!!! The same goes for everyone in WWE who has made this trip for our troops over the past few years. Wrestling seems to be a business filled with egos,however Jericho is one guy who not only is a top performer,but never complains.He is unquestionably this years Superstar of the year in my opinion.His fued with HBK was a classic old school type that lasted several months instead of the typical 3 week,1 pay per view match deal.His mike skills have been top of the line and he has evolved into a top heel.The thing I find so impressive about his character is that it does symbolize the frustration many fans including myself have about the current WWE.Guys like HHH and HBK get away with anything and are always pushed to the top,Cena does a great job too but is also overrated.Iam thankful for Jerichos title run,but he deserves so much more, I truly hope they dont drop the ball and we see him fall back to the mid card.WWE needs change,Jericho,Punk and hopefully Christian need to be top guys throughout the upcoming year.And please,is it too much to give Jericho one title run as a face?Please Vince and co. wake up, this product is becoming way too predictable.

    PY2J
    December 04, 2008
    07:49 PM EST

    This is a prime example of what a great guy Chris is. He makes me proud to be a Jerichoholic!

    Y2Joanna
    December 04, 2008
    08:24 PM EST
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