Johnny Swinger was impressed with Chris Jericho‘s resiliency when he fought Goldberg backstage.
The 2 WWE legends bought into an altercation backstage at a WWE present in April 2003. Chris Jericho wrote in his e-book that Goldberg was talking badly concerning the former Undisputed Champion backstage.
Jericho claimed he confronted Goldberg, which led to the WCW legend charging him. Jericho locked in a choke maintain till the pair have been damaged up, whereas many extras, like Swinger, watched.
Johnny Swinger spoke to the Nice North Wrestling Podcast (H/T to Put up Wrestling for the transcription) about being backstage for the fighter.
The TNA star was doing additional work for the WWE on the time. He noticed the tip of the altercation, when Jericho had Goldberg locked in a chokehold earlier than being pulled aside.
Johnny Swinger on the Jericho/Goldberg battle
Johnny Swinger added that he wouldn’t need to battle both man, after seeing the backstage brawl between the 2.
“I got here in on the tail finish of (Chris) Jericho and Goldberg going at it within the locker room.” Johnny Swinger stated. “I gotta give Chris plenty of credit score. He held his personal. He had him cinched up in a entrance chancery and — I wasn’t considered one of ‘em — different guys needed to pull ’em aside and stuff however, I actually wouldn’t wanna face Goldberg in a shoot. Then after seeing that, Jericho both (he laughed). However, Jericho’s a Calgary man so yeah, Stu Hart type of stuff so he is aware of plenty of tips too…”
