Chris Irvine

Biography

Christopher Keith Irvine, widely recognized as Chris Jericho, is an accomplished American-Canadian professional wrestler and musician. Currently affiliated with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), he leads the Jericho Appreciation Society and is celebrated for his flamboyant rock star persona. Throughout his career, Jericho has earned accolades as one of the greatest wrestlers in history, as noted by various journalists and peers.

Jericho's wrestling journey began in the 1990s with stints in prominent American promotions such as Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), along with international appearances in Japan, Canada, and Mexico. He made a notable entrance into the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in late 1999 and, in 2001, became the inaugural Undisputed WWF Champion. This victory made him the last holder of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship after defeating both Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in one night. Jericho headlined numerous pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania X8 and pivotal matches like TLC and Elimination Chamber. He was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 2010.

A six-time world champion in WWE, Jericho's accolades include the Undisputed WWF Championship, WCW/World Championship, and three reigns as World Heavyweight Champion. He also holds the record for the most WWE Intercontinental Championship wins, with nine titles. After his WWE tenure ended in 2018, Jericho joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), claiming the IWGP Intercontinental Championship and later becoming the inaugural AEW World Champion in 2019. In total, his wrestling career boasts 36 championships across various promotions.

Beyond wrestling, Jericho is the frontman for the heavy metal band Fozzy, which released its debut album in 2000. The band shifted focus to original music starting with their third album, "All That Remains," in 2005. Jericho's