Net Worth: $18 Million
Personal Information
- Full Name: Christopher Keith Irvine
- Born: November 9, 1970
- Place of Birth: Manhasset, New York, USA
- Nationality: Canadian-American
- Spouse: Jessica Lockhart (married in 2000)
- Children: Son Ash and twin daughters Sierra & Cheyenne
- Residence: Odessa, Florida
Career Highlights:
- Professional Wrestling
- WCW Champion (twice)
- WWE Intercontinental Champion (record nine times)
- Undisputed WWF Champion (first-ever, 2001)
- World Heavyweight Champion (three-time)
- AEW World Champion (inaugural, 2019)
- Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion in WWE
- Known for his rock star persona and rivalries with top wrestlers like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Kurt Angle
- Music
- Lead Singer of Fozzy, a heavy metal band formed in 1999
- Albums include “Do You Wanna Start a War”, “Sin and Bones”, and “Judas”
- The band initially covered songs but later focused on original material, achieving significant success in the hard rock and metal scenes
- Television and Film
- Acting: Starred in Android Apocalypse, Albino Farm, and MacGruber
- Television Hosting: Hosted shows such as Downfall, Robot Combat League, and the Celebrity Duets reality competition
- Dancing with the Stars (2011) contestant
- Hosted the podcast “Talk is Jericho”, featuring interviews with celebrities and wrestling figures
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Chris Jericho was born into a sports-oriented family, with his father, Ted Irvine, being a professional ice hockey player. The family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, after Ted’s retirement, where Jericho developed an interest in professional wrestling by attending American Wrestling Association events. Jericho trained at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling in the early 1990s, debuting in Ponoka, Alberta, before wrestling in Japan and Mexico under the names Leon D’Oro and Corazón de León.
Wrestling Achievements:
Jericho’s career in major wrestling organizations began in ECW (1995), where he won the World Television Championship. In WCW, he became the Cruiserweight Champion, before joining WWF (1999). His rise to prominence in WWF saw him winning multiple Intercontinental Championships and eventually becoming the Undisputed WWF Champion in 2001, when he defeated The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night.
Following his departure from WWE in 2018, Jericho moved to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he became the IWGP Intercontinental Champion, and later joined AEW, where he helped shape the promotion’s success as its first-ever world champion.
Personal Ventures:
Beyond wrestling, Jericho is an established musician, television personality, and podcaster. His Fozzy band has released several albums, and Jericho continues to tour and perform. He also starred in films and television shows and hosted multiple reality shows. Additionally, his podcast Talk is Jericho is widely listened to, featuring discussions on various topics beyond wrestling, including pop culture and music.
Family and Personal Life:
Jericho is married to Jessica Lockhart, and the couple resides in Odessa, Florida, with their three children. His family often appears on his podcast, offering a look into their personal lives.
