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How Chris Jericho Crafted the Instant-Classic Promo That Charted the Next Chapter of His Career

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Chris Jericho: “I had my iPhone in hand, my Notes app was open, and right away, I knew the points I wanted to hit.”

Three decades into his career, Chris Jericho continues to produce cutting-edge content.

Last week on Dynamite, Jericho delivered a monologue—dubbed “The Immortal Promo” by AEW announcer Jim Ross, a mellifluous description of a verbal masterpiece—that further stoked the flame between Jericho’s Inner Circle and the Pinnacle, a new group led by MJF.