Wrestling is going down the tubes. The Guerero tragedy, the Benoit nightmare, the Roids Scandal...and now the economy. Wrestling is just an entertainment and people will be pulling back those entertainment dollars. The WWE could close up shop if the economy doesn't turn around.
I highly doubt Jericho gives a fuck about "fans" whether they like him or **** him. He would rather be a rock star than a wrestler.
This has the "look" of another old "work." He probably set the whole thing up under orders from Vince to "make some news, somehow."
From what I understand (or understood in the past), big names like Jericho don't take shits without Vince's approval or knowledge.
If this incident was between a no-name jobber and fans...I might believe it was legit....