Chris Jericho on Vince McMahon: Lessons, Heat, and a Few Insults

Few Superstars in wrestling history have had as unique a career as Chris Jericho. From his early days in WCW, to his decades in WWE, and now his run in AEW, Jericho has seen it all. Along the way, he's shared some fascinating insights about his former boss, Vince McMahon — a man he credits with shaping his career, even if it wasn't always easy.

Six Months With Vince: A Wrestling Education

Jericho has often said that working under Vince, while brutal at times, was essential to understanding the wrestling business:

"I say this all the time in AEW, I think everybody could use six months working for Vince McMahon. Because that's when you really understand what wrestling is, the wrestling business, and how the business works... and he's not easy to deal with, an asshole sometimes, but he's your boss."

For Jericho, Vince's demanding style forced him to adapt, sharpen his instincts, and learn how the machine of WWE truly operates.

Encouraging Real Heat for Storylines

Jericho also revealed how Vince sometimes stoked real-life tension to enhance storylines.

When Jericho feuded with Triple H heading into WrestleMania 18, Vince allegedly encouraged the two men not to get along. His belief? Genuine dislike bleeds into performances and makes the matches feel more authentic.

It's a classic Vince move — blurring the line between reality and kayfabe to maximize drama.

"You Need to Lose Weight" – Vince Being Vince

In one of the strangest exchanges, Jericho recalled how Vince once called him — long after Jericho had joined AEW — following a lighthearted social media post about WWE's Saudi Arabia travel issues.

The call ended with Vince bluntly telling him:

"By the way, you need to lose weight."

Jericho laughed it off, even posting a picture of his abs. But Vince allegedly doubled down, saying Jericho was just "sucking in his stomach." It's a bizarre but classic example of Vince's no-filter personality.

Final Thoughts

Chris Jericho's stories about Vince McMahon highlight two sides of the man:

• The Genius Boss who taught him invaluable lessons about wrestling, storytelling, and entertainment.

• The Provocateur who didn't hesitate to push buttons, create tension, or drop a cutting remark.

For Jericho, the respect remains — even if the relationship was often fiery. And for fans, it's another reminder that Vince's influence stretched far beyond just booking matches.

💬 What do you think of Jericho's comments? Was Vince's tough style what made WWE so successful, or did it go too far? Drop your thoughts below!

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