Cryptic "01/02/2012" Video - Chris Jericho Returns- KEEP IT IN HERE! - NO SPAMMING!

[THTRobtaylor]

There is one other possibility people are overlooking and it does fit... Mankind! It sounds so much like an old school Mankind promo, and the "little boy" image does fit. Could we be seeing Mankind V Taker at Mania?

 

[Johnny Scumm]

Before watching the video, seeing "It Begins 2012", I thought... WWE Network. But watching the video, I call Jericho. It could be Undertaker, but seeing the video with the mask and the fire and everything, I still think that is him. It looks like him as well. I guess we're just gonna have to sit back, wait & see.

 

[Guyzwitgunz]

And another thing...
The video says "and it will be the end of the world as you know it"

Another reason why it is Jericho - Punk has just won the WWE title and he vows to create a new era for WWE while he is champion. WWE.com dubs it 'the entertainment era'. He is also the self-proclaimed 'best in the world'. So a Jericho return, under a new character (which Jericho said he would want to do if he returned, and also explains the eerie feel well maintaining the 'hacker/code type feel asscociated with Jericho) to feud with Punk (who has been a hyped Jericho opponent for months). Jericho also posted that tweet and has tried recently to quell down rumours of his return. It all fits.

 

[Corpse_Machine]

In my eyes its completely viable to have both Undertaker and Kane return around the same time, it could set up Takers final WM match against his brother in Kane. The video on last night raw as clearly Kane, and in my opinion looking at last weeks video i would say that was and Undertaker promo.

 

[ktsKane]

the back ground music sounds very similar to the kane promo that aired, i wonder if the WWE trying to throw everyone a curve ball remember Kane kept calling the WHC his so maybe it's for him. Maybe I'm reading things into it that aren't there and it's a Taker promo.

 

[Ellye]

ok this is ALOT simpler than people are making it out to be, it is DEFINITELY not kane, they cut that promo for him with the mask earlier, this is a seperate return, its NOT the undertaker, and its OBVIOUSLY not for kharma, as it said "he"

here are the top 5 possibilities in order....

1. Brock - the darkness of the promo could fit him, and he was a world champ..
2. Y2J - there have been rumblings of him returning but his promo WOULDNT be dark
3. STING - longshot i know but, he was a world champ, and dont forget he is very "churchy" so this could tie into him somehow
4. EDGE- another longshot I KNOW, BUT...BUT...there is a small chance, he was a world champ, and maybe he is in better health than we think he is, i give that a 5% chance
(brood is now trending LOL)
5. Goldberg - the longest of all longshots, but again, former world champ, at one time in WCW the belt was "his" so there could be entitlement, no pun intended.....

You say "it's a lot simpler", then you discard The Undertaker, the most simple option, without any argument at all. Then you proceed to list a lot of absurdly improbable wrestlers.
What the hell.

This video has a tone similar to the Kane video. I expect it to be for The Undertaker, to feud with his also returning kayfabe brother, for a last brother vs brother match at Wrestlemania.

 

[dbates13]

first post ever so go easy on me
i listened a few times and i think i have the entire quote right expect the first word oddly

"*come* my people and shut thy doors about thee,for a power shall come to punish the weak for their inadequacies. For on the 2nd day of 2012 a familiar force shall arrive to claim what is his, and it will be the end of the world as you know it"

it sounds like a gathering of some sort or hiding in fear of the "familiar force" who's going to "punish the weak". its very biblical but something screams that this is actually linked to the Kane promo. something in my mind has me thinking the 2nd January is in fact Kanes return and he is going to go on a rampage and claim his title of being the most feared monster in WWE and the "end of the world as you know it" could be a reference to the WHC. but as said above its highly likely an Undertaker return but maybe its to finally destroy Kane at Wrestlemania and 2nd January is the beginning of Kanes rampage meaning Undertaker won't have to appear til closer to Mania and the mask of Kane in flames on the other promo suggests a match type maybe?

 

[Heavens Vibe]

I see this being a few people ranging from Jericho, Taker, Vince or even Kane.

Somehow i feel that it might be Kane as the royal rumble is not far from january? and Kanes history seems to reflect closest to the wording used. As long as the story is good, ill be happy with whoever it is.

 

[streicher187]

The 43 could be April 3rd which was the last time we saw the undertaker at WM28 - it has that taker feel to it and I'm sure he will be back to set up his Mania Match

 

[Jake Jay Lee]

If it's 'Taker then they'll let it slip next week (WWE can't help its self), Jericho would be nice but I'm not buying it. The Promo doesn't feel like Jericho.

Isn't Sting signed to TNA and really doesn't like the WWE, just to blow a hole in that idea.

I want it to be someone that the every day fan wont be able to guess and work out, like Raven and the Flock. And why not? He's had more WWE Championships than anyone in history (OK, I know most are the WWF Hardcore Championship, but who cares) and yeah bring back the Hardcore title (just as the other poster said on this subject).

Or Mankind is a very real pick for the hardcore fans. The promo also fits him well and Mick is back with the WWE, why not have one more run with Mankind?

I get Kane, but two promos and one of which make it damn right clear it's him doesn't make any sense.

Maybe it's Rob Van Dam... OK Promo doesn't work.

Goldust is a maybe, but they never built him up before, why start now?

Gangrel or Kevin Thorn? It would suck, but the promo would kind of work.

Or how about HBK? He's become more and more vocal, maybe he wants to try something darker and more religious this time.

 

[THTRobtaylor]

Mankind = the tone of the promos and the "Mrs Foley's Little Boy" imagery of the promo.
Taker = The Yard

but the more I think of it, this does fit a Jericho return... He comes back as more of a "cult leader" type, a manager who will only wrestle in the blow off match. the Cult of Jericho vs The Cult of Personality fits real well. Of them all I want it to be this one cos it'll be a hell of a mania match.

 

[Remix]

Hmmm something about this video reminds me of something.

Spoiler

Creepy children talking ominously about an event/return to come? Check. But this promo doesn't seem to be quite as blunt as those two but wait, wasn't there another wierd series of vignettes earlier this year?

Spoiler

And what happens if you combine the creepy child and pseudobiblical aspect of the first two with the "What the hell is this even about" part of the third and you get this:

Spoiler

It's 'Taker. It's always 'Taker when shit like this happens.

 

[Magma101]

I'd say Jericho. Yes, the video's creepiness and gesture scream undertaker, but look at what the video is saying:
Jericho's debut was based on the Y2K phenomena, saying the world would end in 2000. That's where he got the name Y2J.
The video says "On the second day of 2012 a familiar force shall arrive to claim what is his"

"And it will be the end of the world as you now it"
2012 is a year the world is predicted to end, just like 2000, just like Y2K, where he got the name Y2J, in which the J stands for Jericho, where he got his name from and made his debut, and now he's returning.
See what I'm getting a here?

*EDIT* I saw this in a youtube comment, and am pasting it. I feel as if it's just crazy enough to be right.
Every clue leads to Jericho. The youtube page of the vid is full of clues like :

"Huh...1/2/12

First off, 12 times 2 equals 24, then 24 plus 1 equals 25. And the 25th letter of the alphabet is Y.

Well, the 2 is obvious.

Then lastly, 12 minus 2 equals 10. And 10 times 1 equals 10. And J is the 10th letter of the alphabet.

I'll just let that sink in."

or

"[Y]outube, [2]nd, [J]anuary"

 

[Greydon]

I think the key word there is "Force" Is jericho a force? Not in my opinion. Is taker a force? He is the Lord of Darkness, so he controls the powers of darkness. (Going from a gimmick standpoint)

 

[wyork]

I am gonna have to go with Kane here. It's about that time. Big show and Mark Henry are about to wrap their food job by then and they need another Giant in the picture.

Dont look for undertaker until after the rumble, maybe even elimination chamber.

This promo was just not flashy enough for Jericho.

Mick foley is a good possibility too, especially with the kid in the message, that would look liek Jericho's style.

 

[Remix]

Hey, did anyone notice the cryptic message on WWE as it showed who was trending? It blurred out and I could make out '2012' but the words were blurred also.

Felt very Y2Jish.

Thoughts?

How on earth are creepy children Y2Jish? Neither of his WWE debuts were anything like that. His first was a countdown clock, his first SAVEUS.222 was, while similar to this in theory (viral videos) executed in a different manner with a completely different tone. This it not Y2Jish in the least. Unless Y2J has a history of magically making his presence felt in WWE by doing things that shouldn't be possible (like making Jack Swagger's twitter box show the address of a youtube channel)

Kane's not a long shot at all. He was only due to be out 3 months, but it's been nearly 6. Plus, the age of the person's account is 43, which also is the age of Kane.

Taker is 45/46, Jericho just turned 41 this month. My guess here is that it is indeed Kane returning for his gold.

Irrelevent, and Kane had a video package earlier in the night.

What about KHARMA. She should be making her return soon shouldnt she. She had all those weird vignettes on her debut. This could be her return.

No, she's on maternity leave. Next stupid statement.

Well, it felt very Undertakerish to me, but It also had a spice of Jericho

I hope it's not Undertaker because WWE makes his return promo's too predictable.


For what it's worth... I've seen pictures on other wrestling websites that have seen Kane growning a beard and hair during his time off (Maybe for a mask return? That may jsut be the Kane mark in me talking)

I think in a few weeks we should have a good idea

Kane: no. Y2J: See Kane. Undertaker is the correct answer. I remember seeing people say the first 2/21/11 package was nothing like Undertaker return video. And obvious or not, people were worked to hell and back by it.

ok this is ALOT simpler than people are making it out to be, it is DEFINITELY not kane, they cut that promo for him with the mask earlier, this is a seperate return, its NOT the undertaker, and its OBVIOUSLY not for kharma, as it said "he"

And it's not 'Taker because?

1. Brock - the darkness of the promo could fit him, and he was a world champ..

UFC contract and what on earth has "darkness" got to do with him?

2. Y2J - there have been rumblings of him returning but his promo WOULDNT be dark

And it's completely not his style.

3. STING - longshot i know but, he was a world champ, and dont forget he is very "churchy" so this could tie into him somehow

TNA contract. Not happening.

4. EDGE- another longshot I KNOW, BUT...BUT...there is a small chance, he was a world champ, and maybe he is in better health than we think he is, i give that a 5% chance

Broken neck. Not happening.

5. Goldberg - the longest of all longshots, but again, former world champ, at one time in WCW the belt was "his" so there could be entitlement, no pun intended.....

Get real.

Saw a comment on this channel by a guy who said 'Y2J is coming back, not to save us, but to destroy us.'

Now while this looks like a Taker vid, if this was a promo for the return of like an ultra evil, manipulative Jericho, would that not be sweet? And he likes countdowns. And there's always a countdown for New Years, and it will be the day after. I don't see Undertaker coming back before the Rumble, honestly. Probably without warning, around Elimination Chamber

What about creepy Undertaker style children, Undertaker style static and a promo package that just screams Undertaker makes you think it's a manipulative Jericho? Occam's Razor says it's 'Taker. It has alll the hallmarks of a 'Taker promo and none of a Jericho one.

I really think it's going to be Jericho...

This reminds me a lot of his "Save Us" promos... And the tone of the video would fit his style...

Dark and scary? I think not.

Undertaker could be possible too, Kane's video aired on RAW so I would take him out of the guessing game...

It's weird this happens right after Jericho said he would never wrestle in WWE again... Sounds like he was just trying to throw people off...

Given what happened last year with everyone hoping for Sting and getting Taker, they might do it again and get people thinking it could be Jericho just to have it be taker again...

Undertaker vs Kane at WM??? Not a big seller for me, but eh...

Would much rather have CM Punk vs Chris Jericho....

I doubt it'll be 'Taker vs Kane again. They beat that horse into the ground already. Taker's going to 'Mania with whoever WWE want him to, and to hell with the logic.

My immediate thought was Undertaker because we've practically been conditioned to think any time a creepy promo comes on it has to be him. But there are a couple reasons why I think it can't be Undertaker and is indeed most likely Jericho.

1) The video said he's coming to "take back what is rightfully his"...What would the Undertaker have to come back to take? He only has the streak now and its not like he lost it or anything. Its already his. The other side of that is what everyone has already said, Jericho would be coming back to take back his "best in the world" moniker.

'Taker's got such a wonderful character that he could want anything. Ravenge (for some reason), sure. A worthy foe? Sure. A title? Sure. If it is 'Taker, he could be after litterally anything and people would buy it. He's the fucking Undertaker. If he wants it, it's his.

2) This seems painfully obvious and I'm surprised no one pointed this out yet. The 2nd day of 2012 is January 2nd. "Y2J." 2nd day, J for January. Too easy. That was part of the whole code thing last time, numbers and what not. I wouldn't be surprised if they went a similar route with his 2nd return.

And all of that is meaningless.

3) We're all overlooking the simple fact that this was a subliminal, youtube only promo. It did not air on TV. If there was ever 1 superstar in the history of the WWE that would use a cryptic, online only ad for a return its Chris Jericho. Since he left he's always said if he does come back he would want to be difference once again. Putting cryptic messages that you have to go online to see the whole thing would be a new way to promote a superstar. That would be perfect for Jericho. Why would they hype the Undertaker's return through an online video? On youtube of all places, not even WWE.com. That doesn't fit the character.

Because Undertaker's never ever made it look like his promos aren't supposed to be a part of the programme... Oh wait that's why there's always static. Let's do a hypothetical run through here if 'Taker wants Kane. Kane doesn't want 'Taker back, so he's preventing all of 'Taker's normal means of delivering creepy promos. 'Taker uses all of his energy to flash the youtube link and uses his powers on Youtube instead. His method is Kayfabe justified.

But the "real" reason is that WWE's working all of us. They know that what they did will generate a lot of interest. They're 100% correct.

Lastly and most importantly 5) Why on earth would the Undertaker come back the first week in January?

Why wouldn't he return in the first week of January? He's 'Taker you don't have to explain his wierd dates.

Last time he didn't come back till the end of February and only wrestled at Mania. This would imply Undertaker would be wrestling at the Royal Rumble AND Elimination Chamber. I could see a return at Rumble as a surprise entrant then he disappears till right before Mania. His body barely made it through Mania last year. Undertaker doesn't need a 3 month buildup at this point in his career, 1 month would do it. 4-5 Raws, quick feud with someone, promote the streak. 3 months would be overkill. This doesn't necessarily prove its Jericho but it damn sure strengthens the idea that it's NOT Undertaker.

Perhaps WWE want his return and possibly final match at Wrestlemania to have a story behind them? I hated the build to HHH/Taker, perhaps some of the higherups agreed and decided to make the match have more meaning than "these guys are awesome, therefore you should pay to see them even though you have no emotional connection to the match and thus no other reason to want to see them fight". 'Taker can't put on an awesome match like he used to so now they seem to be doing the opposite. Making people care about the match, rather than relying in the awesomeitude of two 40+ yearolds.

Oh by the way, it's not Kane. Just no. They wouldn't air 1 promo showing his face and mask then have a totally different one in a cryptic form. That makes no sense.

Agreed

I was going to say "what about Raven?", but somebody beat me to it.

Because why would WWE be interested in Raven? He blackballed himself by suing them.

Honestly though, I think it is Jericho. The quote from the clip sounded really Bibely (its a word now). So I looked up on the Google and it is a variation of Isaiah 26:20 which is talking about the end of days (Y2J) and the Lord (Lord=Savior=Save Us).

'And when they heard of the resurrection dead, some mocked. But others said "we will hear you again about this"' Acts 17:12 a passage quoted in one of 'Taker's previous returns (to go kill Randy Orton).

That and I will be disappoint if it is Taker. He just needs to come back with a gong.

Yeah, because 'Taker's ususlly so low key.

Before watching the video, seeing "It Begins 2012", I thought... WWE Network. But watching the video, I call Jericho. It could be Undertaker, but seeing the video with the mask and the fire and everything, I still think that is him. It looks like him as well. I guess we're just gonna have to sit back, wait & see.

So because Kane is returning (that's who was in the video) it's Jericho?

Mankind = the tone of the promos and the "Mrs Foley's Little Boy" imagery of the promo.

Why wouls Foley need a vignette? He's already returned.

[qupte]but the more I think of it, this does fit a Jericho return... He comes back as more of a "cult leader" type, a manager who will only wrestle in the blow off match. the Cult of Jericho vs The Cult of Personality fits real well. Of them all I want it to be this one cos it'll be a hell of a mania match.[/QUOTE]

Or alternatively it'll be 'Taker, like it always is in these situations.

I'd say Jericho. Yes, the video's creepiness and gesture scream undertaker, but look at what the video is saying:
Jericho's debut was based on the Y2K phenomena, saying the world would end in 2000. That's where he got the name Y2J.

The video says "On the second day of 2012 a familiar force shall arrive to claim what is his"

Y2K literally means Year 2000. It would have been called that regardless of whether or not there was a "millenium bug". And seeing as the world is going to end on the 20th December 2012 if Jericho's return is to do with that he'd return closer to the end of the year.

"And it will be the end of the world as you now it"
2012 is a year the world is predicted to end, just like 2000, just like Y2K, where he got the name Y2J, in which the J stands for Jericho, where he got his name from and made his debut, and now he's returning.
See what I'm getting a here?

No. It appears to be some fine ass bullshit though.

*EDIT* I saw this in a youtube comment, and am pasting it. I feel as if it's just crazy enough to be right.
Every clue leads to Jericho. The youtube page of the vid is full of clues like :

What clues? Jericho himself admitted that we saw "clues" in the first SAVEUS.222 video that weren't there (Hint: There weren't any clues in the first SAVEUS video). If something's "crazy enough to be right" it usually means it's crazy enough to be crazy.

"Huh...1/2/12

First off, 12 times 2 equals 24, then 24 plus 1 equals 25. And the 25th letter of the alphabet is Y.

1,100 times 6 divided by 300 plus 3 equals 26 as well. You can do that to any number.

Well, the 2 is obvious.

Because clearly WWE planned a big return for that show because it happened to make up a nickname that expired a gimmick ago, rather than because it's the first Raw of 2012.

Then lastly, 12 minus 2 equals 10. And 10 times 1 equals 10. And J is the 10th letter of the alphabet.

23 plus 23 plus (2 times 3) equals 51 as in Area 51 Shiiii

I'll just let that sink in."

I'm going to wash it off. That amount of stupidity might be dangerous.

"[Y]outube, [2]nd, [J]anuary"

Yeah, that screams of "THE SMOKE WAS IN THE SHAPE OF A SCORPION!"

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

I don't buy it's Taker for a couple of reasons. First of all, they spent an entire build to Mania getting across the point that Taker remains active for one reason; The Streak. This video promises us "he's" reclaiming what's his. What does Taker have left to reclaim? Answer: nothing.

Second point as to why it's not Taker: it's incredibly blunt and very heel like. He will take back what's his and destroy the world? That doesn't sound like Taker to me. Usually he's promising that he'll bury someone or making someone rest in peace. This is far more of a general "I'm coming to take over and that's that" feel.

Who is it then? Like most I hope it's Jericho. I'm a fan, I can't help it. It's viral and it's very mysterious plus lot's of monosyllabic words are what let lean towards Jericho, but really, it could be anyone who's dark and brooding or has some sort of glory to reclaim. Hell, if I were a little more wide-eyed, I'd even suggest it was Brock Lesnar, but alas, no. And it won't be. It's Jericho (I hope).

 

[brochester8]

I gotta go with Ryback in this one or Skip Shefield as he was known as. I know they just trademarked Ryback which used to be his name. I think this is a great way to start his push. It's well known Vince is a big fan of his and why not come in and start the dominant beginning "itbegins".

I'm going with Skip/Ryback.

 

[Remix]

I don't buy it's Taker for a couple of reasons. First of all, they spent an entire build to Mania getting across the point that Taker remains active for one reason; The Streak. This video promises us "he's" reclaiming what's his. What does Taker have left to reclaim? Answer: nothing.

Like I said 'Taker's got such a great gimmick that he can do whatever the fuck he likes and be able to justify it. For exampe, if 'Taker lives for his streak by extension he considers himself to be a big selling point for 'Mania. This year, it's all about Rock vs Cena. What he's taking back in this situation is Wrestlemania. Or alternatively what was taken was his passion for the buisness outside of Wrestlemania, hence his return in January.

Second point as to why it's not Taker: it's incredibly blunt and very heel like. He will take back what's his and destroy the world? That doesn't sound like Taker to me. Usually he's promising that he'll bury someone or making someone rest in peace. This is far more of a general "I'm coming to take over and that's that" feel.

Because 'Taker would never do anytihng heelish like bury someone in concrete or have a feud about who Satan likes the best.

Who is it then? Like most I hope it's Jericho. I'm a fan, I can't help it. It's viral and it's very mysterious plus lot's of monosyllabic words are what let lean towards Jericho, but really, it could be anyone who's dark and brooding or has some sort of glory to reclaim. Hell, if I were a little more wide-eyed, I'd even suggest it was Brock Lesnar, but alas, no. And it won't be. It's Jericho (I hope).

It's 'Taker. £5 and a name change of your choice says it's 'Taker.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Like I said 'Taker's got such a great gimmick that he can do whatever the fuck he likes and be able to justify it. For exampe, if 'Taker lives for his streak by extension he considers himself to be a big selling point for 'Mania. This year, it's all about Rock vs Cena. What he's taking back in this situation is Wrestlemania. Or alternatively what was taken was his passion for the buisness outside of Wrestlemania, hence his return in January.

Both of those are far too convoluted and require far too much thought for a general wrestling fan to muster. I doubt Undertaker's bothered about being the selling point of Mania. I think he's more concerned with preserving his record at the event, something which he very nearly lost last time around. The time to build Taker for Mania shall come, but it won't be this.

Because 'Taker would never do anytihng heelish like bury someone in concrete or have a feud about who Satan likes the best.

The fact that this promises the end of the world as we know it is entirely different to a feud over a nickname or dropping an unnecessary manager. Hell, Taker apologised for encasing Paul Bearer in concrete.

It's 'Taker. £5 and a name change of your choice says it's 'Taker.

I'm good thanks.

 

[Remix]

Both of those are far too convoluted and require far too much thought for a general wrestling fan to muster. I doubt Undertaker's bothered about being the selling point of Mania. I think he's more concerned with preserving his record at the event, something which he very nearly lost last time around. The time to build Taker for Mania shall come, but it won't be this.

True, but that's just the way I think about things. 'Taker can go in any direction he liked and it would make some kind of sence. Let's say it's all about the streak and he's coming back early because (as he announces on his return) it'll be his last and he wants to pick the right person/spend more times with the creatures of the night (or WWE Universe. They're pretty much interchangable).

The fact that this promises the end of the world as we know it is entirely different to a feud over a nickname or dropping an unnecessary manager. Hell, Taker apologised for encasing Paul Bearer in concrete.

And "the world as we know it" could mean anything. He could cancel every PPV between there and Wrestlemania, which would change the WWE's world considerably. We'll find out in January I suppose, when 'Taker returns.

 

[Marv95]

In the promo the kid says a familiar force shall return to punish the meek for their inequity. Inequity=mistreatment or unfairness. It's not Taker. How has he been treated unfairly? It points to Jericho, but isn't he on a tour? The promo seems too creepy for him. Plus the word "force". When I think of the word "force" I don't think of Jericho, especially in that tone.

 

[Jake Jay Lee]

At this point it could be Stone Cold Steve Austin because FACT, there were no clues in that video. As I said in my post from this morning, if it's Taker we'll find out next week as the WWE doesn't have a fucking clue how to build anything up anymore.

The way the WWE is going, "they" will return the 2nd of December because it'll be another rush job. If it's not Raven (and I know it wont, he killed himself there), then I don't care.

 

[Colamania]

As much as the mark within me is desperate for it to be Chris Jericho, I can't see it happening. I have two basic theories on this, one fairly obvious and one slightly more out there.

Option 1: It's The Undertaker. Come on. People are saying that the WWE wouldn't do another cryptic return video for him after last year. Yeah, because WWE never repeat ideas like the Montreal Screwjob (I know it wasn't originally a gimmick but how many damn times have we seen that happen again? Shane McMahon, Undertaker/CM Punk, Survivor Series 1998...), the beer truck bath or the ring collapsing... never use them more than once, do they? Ugh. Plus it's about time he came back to start building up for WrestleMania. 20th WM this year, the night he finally loses and retires. Claiming what's his? The top spot in WWE, simple as really.

Option 2: The little more out there approach: Vince McMahon. If there's anybody in the professional wrestling business that knows how to put themselves over, it's Vinnie Mac. He's returning to claim his company. As for the biblical references, well, this is the man who once claimed to defeat the tag team of Shawn Michaels and God...

 

[itssoeasy123]

Globe in background = ‘Best in the world at what he does’
Taking back what is mine = Jericho wants to take his gimmick back
2012 = Year = Y
2nd = 2
January = J
Plus coming back in 2012 mirrors when he came in 2000.
2012 = End of the world
2000 = Y2K Incident end of the world thing

First of all, I have seen all day people saying that Jericho said when he return's he's going to reinvent himself again, or something of that nature. So, if he was to return with a new gimmick, all the "Y2J" stuff is irrelevant.

And Jericho is returning to get his gimmick back? What, his "best in the world at what I do" gimmick that only internet wrestling fans remember?

And what's with the overall eerie production and feel of the video for a return of a guy who's whole career has been a sneaky, loudmouth bastard? The only thing's that even indicate Jericho in the slightest sense is "end of the world" and the globe. Other than that, the whole video, even the music, points to The Undertaker. The ball appearing and disappearing, the swing moving by itself, the gloomy look of the video, even the music sounds very similar to the music that was used in the 2/21/11 video's last year.

This whole thing is reaching "Sting" levels of speculation just like last year with the 2/21/11. After one person said it was Sting, alot of people started speculating and hoping that it's Sting. The same thing is happening now, because if no-one mentioned Jericho nobody would've even began to think it's him.