Chris Jericho, if nothing else, seems to be a very smart business person. He's already one of the most popular WWE Superstars ever to step foot inside the ring, but over the last year or so, he has enhanced his legacy as one of the all-time greats by making appearances for New Japan Pro Wrestling while being a part-time performer in WWE. It's a schedule and position he's purposely created for himself and every move is calculated. Part of that arrangement he's made with himself is that he won't work independently produced NJPW shows inside the United States.

During an interview with Inside the Ropes, Jericho discussed his current situation and made some very interesting comments.

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Jericho said when asked if he would ever consider doing New Japan shows in the United States, "I got asked to do Long Beach and I said no, I got asked us to do All In and I said no. You should see how many promoters have contacted me over the last six months... it's a calculated big money proposition for me." It would take at least six figures for him to even consider doing so and that's not exactly something most indie promotions can afford.

Jericho views his current career position as rare air and something he's worked hard to achieve. "This is Mayweather/McGregor type sh^& for me." He says it's not like he's going to make $55 million but that he's making the most he's ever made for the least he's ever worked and he's picking his spots and not lowering his value by showing up everywhere and anywhere. That includes New Japan shows not taking place in Japan.

Jericho explained, "I always felt like the unwritten rule was that I don't want to go into the States. I felt that would be a real slap in the face to Vince."

Fans who want to see Jericho on U.S. ground and wrestling for NJPW or other indie promotions will have to wait. It won't happen as long as Jericho and WWE are getting along.