Chris Jericho, born Christopher Keith Irvine in 1970, is a Canadian-American professional wrestler and musician who has amassed a net worth of $18 million. Known for his exaggerated rock star persona, Jericho has been one of the most successful and versatile wrestlers in the industry. His wrestling career spans multiple decades, having competed in various top promotions like Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now known as WWE. Jericho’s accomplishments include being a six-time world champion and holding the WWE Intercontinental Championship a record nine times. His fame also extends to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he was the inaugural AEW World Champion.
Jericho was born into a sports family; his father, Ted Irvine, was a professional ice hockey player. After moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jericho’s passion for professional wrestling grew as he attended local wrestling events. Jericho began his wrestling career in 1990 after graduating from Red River College with a degree in creative communications. He trained at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling and debuted in Ponoka, Alberta, before performing in various Canadian promotions and later gaining international exposure in Japan, Mexico, and the United States.
In 1996, Jericho made a name for himself with ECW, eventually moving to WCW, where he won the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He later joined WWF in 1999, where he became a central figure in the company. Jericho’s most significant achievement in WWE came in 2001 when he became the first-ever Undisputed WWF Champion, holding both the WWF Championship and WCW Championship simultaneously. He is also a Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion, solidifying his place in wrestling history.
After leaving WWE in 2018, Jericho returned to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he won the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, and later joined AEW, where he became the first AEW World Champion and formed the influential stable The Inner Circle. Jericho’s legacy in wrestling is further enhanced by his many accolades, including winning the 2008 Superstar of the Year Slammy Award and the 2009 Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award.
Aside from wrestling, Jericho is also the lead singer of the heavy metal band Fozzy, which debuted in 2000. Fozzy has released multiple albums, including “Do You Wanna Start a War” and “Judas”, which showcase Jericho’s musical talents. His entertainment career also includes appearances in films and television, such as starring in Android Apocalypse and hosting shows like “Downfall” and “Robot Combat League”. Jericho competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011 and has hosted his own podcast, “Talk is Jericho”, where he engages with various celebrities.
Jericho’s personal life includes his marriage to Jessica Lockhart in 2000, and they reside in Odessa, Florida, with their three children: Ash and twin daughters Sierra and Cheyenne. The family frequently appears on Jericho’s podcast, sharing insights into their lives.
Through his multifaceted career in wrestling, music, television, and business, Chris Jericho has built an impressive legacy and continues to be a highly influential figure both in and out of the wrestling ring.
