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United States Chris Jericho is recognized for his extensive career as a professional wrestler, singer, actor, and author, demonstrating a versatile appeal to diverse audiences and brands.
Chris Jericho formed a business partnership with Alex Van Halen. This collaboration was announced via social media, with Jericho expressing excitement about their joint venture.
After his departure from WWE in 2018, Jericho signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he became a one-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion.
Chris Jericho launched a new clothing brand in partnership with Represent and Champion USA, offering multiple apparel lines.
Christopher Keith Irvine, known professionally as Chris Jericho, was born on November 9, 1970, in Manhasset, New York, to Canadian parents. He was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, after his father, ice hockey player Ted Irvine, retired. Jericho developed an early interest in professional wrestling after watching local American Wrestling Association (AWA) events and was particularly inspired by high-flying wrestlers like Owen Hart, Bret Hart, Ricky Steamboat, and Shawn Michaels. His initial foray into the wrestling world began as part of a ring crew for the Keystone Wrestling Alliance, where he gained foundational insights into the business before formal training. He furthered his education by graduating from Red River College in 1990 with a diploma in Creative Communications, laying a diverse groundwork for his future career.
Jericho began his professional wrestling career at 19, training at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling. He made his debut in October 1990 in Ponoka, Alberta, and quickly gained international experience, wrestling in Japan for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in 1991 and in Mexico for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Universal Wrestling Association (UWA) in 1992. During his time in CMLL, he held the NWA World Middleweight Championship for 11 months, beginning in December 1993. Transitioning to the United States, Jericho competed in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) as part of “The Thrillseekers” in 1994, and then in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1996, where he became the ECW World Television Champion. These early experiences provided him with a wide range of wrestling styles and prepared him for larger stages.
In August 1996, Jericho joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he captured the WCW Cruiserweight Championship five times and the WCW World Television Championship once, solidifying his status in the cruiserweight division. His impactful debut in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) occurred in August 1999, famously interrupting The Rock. Jericho quickly rose to prominence, becoming the first-ever Undisputed WWF Champion in December 2001 by defeating both The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night. Over multiple tenures with WWE, he accumulated numerous accolades, including nine Intercontinental Championships, three World Heavyweight Championships, and was recognized as the ninth Triple Crown Champion and fourth Grand Slam Champion. Beyond wrestling, Jericho diversified his career as the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Fozzy since 1999, releasing multiple albums. He is also a published author of three autobiographies and has appeared in various television shows and films, including “MacGruber” (2010) and “Terrifier 2” (2022). In 2019, Jericho joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW), becoming its inaugural World Champion, and later held the ROH World Championship and FTW Championship, continuing to evolve his character and contribute significantly to the professional wrestling landscape.
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