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Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho is a Canadian-American professional wrestler, musician, author, and media personality born Christopher Keith Irvine in 1970.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Chris Jericho is a Canadian-American professional wrestler, musician, and media personality. Raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he is one of wrestling's most decorated champions.

What it is

Chris Jericho, born Christopher Keith Irvine in 1970, is a professional wrestler known for his work in WWE, WCW, ECW, and AEW. He is also the lead singer of the band Fozzy and the host of the podcast Talk Is Jericho.

Key details

Jericho is recognized as the first Undisputed WWE Champion and holds a record nine Intercontinental Championship reigns. He became the inaugural AEW World Champion in 2019. His signature moves include the Codebreaker, Walls of Jericho, and Lionsault.

Why it matters

Jericho is closely associated with Canada, having been raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and billed from there throughout his career. He is one of the best-known Canadian-linked figures in professional wrestling, with a career spanning over three decades.

In short

  • First Undisputed WWE Champion
  • Record nine-time Intercontinental Champion
  • Inaugural AEW World Champion
  • Frontman of the band Fozzy
Canadian angle

Jericho is closely associated with Canada because he was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is billed from there in wrestling. He is one of the best-known Canadian-linked figures in professional wrestling.[1][2]

Quick questions

Who is Chris Jericho?
Chris Jericho is the ring name of Christopher Keith Irvine, a professional wrestler, musician, author, and media personality born in 1970.
Where is Chris Jericho from?
He was born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Is Chris Jericho also a musician?
Yes. He is the lead singer of the rock band Fozzy.

Sources

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/chris-jericho
    Supports: Billed hometown, physical stats, signature moves, and major championship accomplishments including first Undisputed WWE Champion and nine Intercontinental titles.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17167495/aew-profile-page-chris-jericho
    Supports: Date of birth, ring statistics, WWE and AEW accomplishments, hometown, signature moves, nicknames, and media work.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0410171/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, and general biographical identification as a wrestler, singer, actor, and author.
  4. Chris Jericho Official Website — https://www.chrisjericho.com/
    Supports: AEW signing, Talk Is Jericho podcast, and Fozzy-related information.