Chris Jericho Reveals How Extreme Method Acting Led to Attacks on the Street

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Chris Jericho revealed that his extreme method acting approach during his 2008 "suit-and-tie" heel persona led to real-life physical attacks from fans on the street. The WWE star explained that he stayed in character for approximately two years, refusing fan interactions and even forbidding WWE from making his merchandise to maintain heel heat. Jericho admitted the commitment put him in "a real dark place" and resulted in several street fights with fans that can still be found on YouTube.