Chris Jericho: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Chris Jericho, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Christopher Keith Irvine was born in Manhasset, New York on November 9, 1970, and he is currently 54 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler, Producer, Commentator, Musician and Actor, working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Chris Jericho.

Chris Jericho is a 9-time World Champion, and has won a total of 40 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a WWE Triple Crown Champion and WWE Grand Slam Champion.

Chris Jericho Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameChristopher Keith Irvine
Ring Names
- Chris Jericho (October 2, 1990 - Present)
- Super Liger (January 4, 1997 - September 23, 1997)
- Lion Do (April 2, 1995 - July 21, 1996)
- Corazón de Leon (March 7, 1993 - April 1, 1995)
- Lionheart (February 24, 1994 - January 25, 1996)
Born November 9, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityCanada, United States
Birth PlaceManhasset, New York
Billed From
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
- 226 lbs (103 kg)
NicknamesThe Learning Tree; The Nueve; The Ocho; The Wizard; Demo God; Le Champion; The Painmaker; Y2J; The Best in the World (at What He Does); The Alpha; The Ayatollah of Rock'n'Rolla; The Sexy Beast; The Savior of WWE; The Living Legend

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler (October 2, 1990 - Present)
- Producer (October 18, 2022 - Present)
- Commentator (September 17, 2021 - Present)
- Musician (October 24, 2000 - Present)
- Actor (March 15, 2010 - Present)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionAEW	January 8, 2019	Present
PromotionROH	October 23, 2024	February 17, 2025
PromotionROH	September 21, 2022	December 10, 2022
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	November 5, 2017	January 5, 2020
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 30, 2017	July 25, 2017
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	July 19, 2016	April 29, 2017
PromotionWWE	December 9, 2011	July 18, 2016
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	April 26, 2010	September 27, 2010
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 13, 2009	April 25, 2010
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	September 24, 2007	April 12, 2009
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	August 5, 2002	August 25, 2005
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	March 25, 2002	August 4, 2002
PromotionWWF	August 9, 1999	March 24, 2002
PromotionWCW	August 26, 1996	July 21, 1999
PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	January 4, 1997	September 23, 1997
PromotionECW	February 2, 1996	August 3, 1996
PromotionWAR	February 24, 1994	July 21, 1996
PromotionCMLL	April 23, 1993	September 19, 1995
PromotionSMW	March 19, 1994	August 5, 1994
PromotionFMW	October 10, 1991	October 24, 1991

Images History

Sep 2022
Jan 2021
Jan 2019
Jun 2018
Jan 2018
Aug 2016
Jan 2013
Sep 2007
Sep 2004
Mar 2003
Aug 2002
Feb 2002
Oct 2001
Aug 1999
May 1998
Jan 1997
Jan 1997
Apr 1995
Mar 1994
Oct 1991
Oct 1990

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel	Developed a cocky persona	April 24, 2024	Present
Face	Sammy Guevara turned on him	September 20, 2023	April 20, 2024
Heel	Turned on Eddie Kingston	March 9, 2022	September 19, 2023
Face	MJF betrayed the Inner Circle, turning the entire stable face	March 10, 2021	March 8, 2022
Heel	Returned on NJPW as a heel	November 6, 2017	March 9, 2021
Face	Kevin Owens turned on him	March 5, 2017	November 5, 2017
Heel	Turned on his tag team partner AJ Styles	March 7, 2016	March 4, 2017
Face	Started a feud with Dolph Ziggler	July 16, 2012	March 6, 2016
Heel	Turned on Shawn Michaels	June 9, 2008	July 15, 2012
Face	Returned to WWE as a face	November 19, 2007	June 8, 2008
Heel	Turned on John Cena	June 13, 2005	August 25, 2005
Face	Saved Trish Stratus by an attack by Kane	March 1, 2004	June 12, 2005
Heel	Attacked his teammate The Rock	November 18, 2001	February 28, 2004
Face	Became co-Intercontinental champion with Chyna as a face	December 12, 1999	November 17, 2001
Heel	Turned on Rey Mysterio Jr.	January 24, 1998	December 11, 1999
Face		October 2, 1990	January 23, 1998

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
AEW Mid Card		September 21, 2022	Present
AEW Upper Card		May 25, 2019	September 20, 2022
AEW Inactive	AEW signing	January 8, 2019	May 24, 2019
SD Mid Card		July 25, 2017	July 25, 2017
SD Inactive	Touring with Fozzy	May 3, 2017	July 24, 2017
SD Upper Card		January 24, 2016	May 2, 2017
WWE Inactive	House show wrestler only	October 4, 2015	January 23, 2016
WWE Mid Card		July 4, 2015	October 3, 2015
WWE Inactive	House shows/Guest GM cameo	September 22, 2014	July 3, 2015
WWE Upper Card		June 30, 2014	September 21, 2014
WWE Inactive	Touring with Fozzy	July 20, 2013	June 29, 2014
WWE Mid Card		January 27, 2013	July 19, 2013
WWE Inactive	Touring with Fozzy	August 21, 2012	January 26, 2013
WWE Upper Card		June 25, 2012	August 20, 2012
WWE Inactive	Brazilian flag controversy	May 25, 2012	June 24, 2012
WWE Upper Card		January 2, 2012	May 24, 2012
WWE Inactive	Return vignettes	December 9, 2011	January 1, 2012
RAW Upper Card		June 9, 2008	September 27, 2010
RAW Mid Card		February 25, 2008	June 8, 2008
RAW Upper Card		November 19, 2007	February 24, 2008
RAW Inactive	Return vignettes	September 24, 2007	November 18, 2007
RAW Inactive	Kayfabe firing	August 23, 2005	August 25, 2005
RAW Upper Card		June 13, 2005	August 22, 2005
RAW Mid Card		June 23, 2002	June 12, 2005
SD Upper Card		June 11, 2001	June 22, 2002
WWE Mid Card		August 9, 1999	June 10, 2001
WCW Inactive	House show wrestler only	April 7, 1999	July 21, 1999
WCW Mid Card		August 26, 1996	April 6, 1999
ECW Mid Card		February 2, 1996	August 3, 1996

Finishers
- Judas Effect - Spinning Back Elbow Strike (May 25, 2019 - Present)
- Walls of Jericho - Elevated Boston Crab (February 2, 1996 - Present)
- Codebreaker - Double Knee Facebreaker (November 26, 2007 - Present)
- Lionsault - Middle-rope Springboard Moonsault (October 2, 1990 - August 25, 2005)
- Breakdown - Full Nelson Facebuster (October 21, 2001 - August 5, 2002)
- Liontamer - Elevated Boston Crab while kneeling on the opponent's back or neck (February 2, 1996 - November 17, 2001)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Spotlight" (with "I am the Learning Tree" intro) by Fozzy - Single (April 24, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)" by White Zombie - Single (November 12, 2023 - April 23, 2024)
- Theme Song"Judas" by Fozzy - Single (December 11, 2017 - April 23, 2024)
- Theme Song"Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)" by White Zombie - Single (August 10, 2022 - August 10, 2022)
- Theme Song"Inner Circle" by Mikey Rukus - with The Inner Circle - Team (October 9, 2019 - February 9, 2022)
- Theme Song"Break The Walls Down" by Adam Morenoff - Single (April 20, 2004 - January 8, 2019)
- Theme Song"Crank the Walls Down" by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - with Big Show - Team (July 31, 2009 - January 4, 2010)
- Theme Song"Don't You Wish You Were Me?” by Chris Jericho & Rich Ward - Single (January 26, 2004 - April 19, 2004)
- Theme Song"Break The Walls Down" by Adam Morenoff - Single (November 19, 2002 - January 25, 2004)
- Theme Song"King of My World" by Saliva - Single (November 11, 2002 - November 18, 2002)
- Theme Song"Break The Walls Down" by Adam Morenoff - Single (August 9, 1999 - November 10, 2002)
- Theme Song"One Crazed Anarchist" by Aircraft Music Library - Single (August 12, 1997 - August 2, 1999)
- Theme Song"The Days of My Life" - Single (August 26, 1996 - August 11, 1997)
- Theme Song"Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)" by White Zombie - Single (March 1, 1996 - August 3, 1996)
- Theme Song"Soul-Crusher" by White Zombie - Single (February 2, 1996 - February 29, 1996)
- Theme Song"Enter Sandman" by Metallica - Single (April 23, 1993 - September 19, 1995)
- Theme Song"Rock American" by Danger Danger - Single (March 7, 1994 - August 5, 1994)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 Undisputed WWF Championship
- x3 World Heavyweight Championship
- x2 WCW/World Championship
- x2 WWE United States Championship
- x9 WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship
- x5 WWF/World Tag Team Championship (1 with Chris Benoit, 1 with The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, 1 with Christian Cage, 1 with Edge / Adam Copeland, 1 with Big Show / Paul Wight)
- x2 WWE Tag Team Championship (1 with Edge / Adam Copeland, 1 with Big Show / Paul Wight)
- x1 WWF Hardcore Championship
- x1 WWF European Championship
All Elite Wrestling
- x1 AEW World Championship
- x1 FTW Championship
Ring of Honor
- x2 ROH World Championship
World Championship Wrestling
- x1 WCW World Television Championship
- x4 WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Extreme Championship Wrestling
- x1 ECW World Television Championship
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- x1 IWGP Intercontinental Championship
Wrestle Association R / Wrestle and Romance
- x1 WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Gedo)
- x1 WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Alliance & Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- x1 NWA World Middleweight Championship
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- 1 NWA World Middleweight Championship
Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling
- 1 CRMW Heavyweight Championship
- 2 CRMW North American Tag Team Championship (with Lance Storm)
International Wrestling Alliance
- 1 IWA Junior Heavyweight Championship
Wrestle Association "R"
World Wrestling Association
- 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with El Dandy)
Other Accomplishments
- WWF Undisputed Championship Tournament Winner (2001)
- WWF Queen's Cup Winner (2001)
- WWE Bragging Rights Trophy Winner (2009 – with Kane, Matt Hardy, Finlay, R-Truth, David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd)
- WWE Slammy Award - Superstar of the Year (2008)
- WWE Slammy Award - Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Big Show)
- WWE Slammy Award - Extreme Moment of the Year (2014 - for executing a Crossbody on Bray Wyatt from the top of a steel cage on RAW)
- AEW Dynamite Award - Biggest Beatdown (2020 – The Inner Circle jumps Orange Cassidy, Dynamite 06/10)
- AEW Dynamite Award - Bleacher Report PPV Moment of the Year (2020 – The Elite vs. The Inner Circle, Stadium Stampede Match at Double or Nothing)
- PWI Feud of the Decade (2000s - vs. Shawn Michaels)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2009)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2009 - vs. Shawn Michaels; 2021 - vs. MJF)
- PWI Faction of the Year (2021 - with Inner Circle)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2002, 2008)
- 2° in the PWI 500 (2009)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
- WON Wrestler of the Year (2008, 2009, 2019)
- WON Best on Interviews of the Decade (2000s)
- WON Best on Interviews (2003, 2008, 2009, 2019)
- WON Feud of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels)
- WON Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels, Ladder match at No Mercy)
- WON Most Underrated Wrestler (1999, 2000)
- WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (1999)
- WON United States/Canada MVP (2019)
- WON Most Charismatic (2019)
- WON Best Box Office Draw (2019)
- WON Best Pro Wrestling Book (2011 - "Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps")
- Member of the Order of the Buffalo Hunt of the province of Manitoba (2004 - awarded for his championship achievements in sports and commitments to underprivileged children)
- Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal of the province of Manitoba (2023 - for his work with various local charities)
- City of Winnipeg renamed the street he grew up on into "Chris Jericho Way" (2023)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- The Learning Tree - Big Cass / Bill / W. Morrissey, Bryan Keith (April 24, 2024 - April 9, 2025)
- LionHOOK - HOOK (March 13, 2024 - April 17, 2024)
- Le Sex Gods - Sammy Guevara (December 27, 2023 - January 13, 2024)
- The Golden Jets - Kenny Omega (September 22, 2023 - December 9, 2023)
- Le Sex Gods - Sammy Guevara (June 15, 2022 - September 20, 2023)
- Jericho Appreciation Society - Anna Jay, Chase / Jeff / Angelo Parker, Daniel Garcia, Jake Hager / Jack Swagger, Matt Martel / Lee / Menard, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti / Melo (March 9, 2022 - August 9, 2023)
- The Inner Circle - Jake Hager / Jack Swagger, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara, Mike Santana (March 10, 2021 - February 9, 2022)
- The Inner Circle - Jake Hager / Jack Swagger, MJF, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara, Mike Santana, Wardlow (October 9, 2019 - March 10, 2021)
- Chris Jericho & MJF - MJF (January 20, 2021 - March 10, 2021)
- Chris Jericho & Jake Hager - Jake Hager / Jack Swagger (July 16, 2020 - November 19, 2020)
- Le Sex Gods - Sammy Guevara (October 9, 2019 - June 11, 2020)
- Jeri-KO - Kevin Owens (April 7, 2016 - February 13, 2017)
- Y2AJ - AJ Styles (February 22, 2016 - March 7, 2016)
- Jeri-Show - Big Show / Paul Wight (July 26, 2009 - January 4, 2010)
- Edge & Chris Jericho - Edge / Adam Copeland (June 28, 2009 - July 26, 2009)
- Chris Jericho & Christian - Christian Cage (October 7, 2002 - February 2, 2004)
- Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho - Chris Benoit (March 20, 2001 - June 21, 2001)
- Fuyuki-gun - Corporal Kirchner / Leatherface, Gedo, Hiromichi / Kodo / Samson Fuyuki, Jado (April 1, 1995 - December 6, 1995)
- The Thrillseekers - Lance Storm (March 19, 1994 - August 5, 1994)
- Sudden Impact - Lance Storm (October 13, 1990 - March 18, 1994)
Managers
- Lance Cade (June 16, 2008 - October 6, 2008)
- Trish Stratus (November 10, 2003 - March 14, 2004)
- Chyna (January 27, 2000 - April 3, 2000)
- Mr. Hughes (September 13, 1999 - October 14, 1999)
- Ralphus (September 10, 1998 - March 8, 1999)
Managed WrestlersWade Barrett

Chris Jericho Games Appearances (46)

WWE Main Series (17/26)

Other Games (29)

This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Madness · 13 days ago
adding details
heel 1/24/98 - 12/11/99: turned on rey mysterio
face 12/12/99 - 11/17/01: won the intercontinental championship as a face
heel 11/18/01 - 2/28/04: turned on the rock
face 3/1/04 - 6/12/05: saved trish stratus from an attack by kane
heel 6/13/05 - 8/25/05: turned on john cena
face 11/19/07 - 6/8/08: returned to wwe as a face
heel 6/9/08 - 9/27/10: turned on shawn michaels
heel 1/2/12 - 7/15/12: returned to wwe as a heel
face 7/16/12 - 3/6/16: started a feud with dolph ziggler
heel 3/7/16 - 2/12/17: turned on his tag team partner aj styles
face 2/13/17 - 11/5/17: kevin owens turned on him
heel 11/6/17 - 3/9/21: debuted in njpw as a heel
face 3/10/21- 3/8/22: mjf betrayed the inner circle, turning the entire inner circle face
heel 3/9/22 - 8/15/23: turned on eddie kingston
face 8/16/23 - 4/23/24: sammy guevara turned on him
heel 4/24/24 - present: developed a cocky persona
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Draysin Martin · 1 months ago
Make him inactive hasn't appeared since Dynasty & losing the ROH World championship
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Isaac Tiangco · 6 months ago
He lost the ROH world Championship
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Cody Jackson · 1 years ago
He used King of my world by Saliva in 2002
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
GHOST · 1 years ago
Add Multiple Powerbomb, Running Enzuigiri and Flashback to his finishers please
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Rhea & Nic DawRivera · 1 years ago
I love Jericho's new gimmick "Hi Guy" and "Thanks Guys"
- 0 Up 2 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
HITC Sport · 1 years ago
I think he only uses judas at PPVs now because hes been using electric head pt 2 in his most recent appearances
- 1 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Alexa · 2 years ago
Turned Face on Dynamite tonight. Sammy too.
- 1 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Andoni Aragon · 2 years ago
He is a grand slam and triple crown champion
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
OneTuffHossman · 2 years ago
He seemed face when he came back at Raw 25 And Greatest Royal Rumble
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Guest · 2 years ago
New picture plis
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Cody Jackson · 2 years ago
For his nicknames they call him the Ocho
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Ryleigh · 3 years ago
He uses both Judas and Electric Head now, Judas as his normal theme and Electric Head as his Lionheart theme
- 0 Up 1 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
Nicholas Harrigan · 3 years ago
Change August 26, 1996 to April 23, 1993 please
- 0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
That guy · 3 years ago
Bruh his finisher right now isn’t the codebreaker
- 0 Up 0 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  Cody Jackson · 3 years ago
  
  @That guy I saw him use the codebreaker in aew but not as his finisher. So I think he still uses the move.
  
  0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
KB · 4 years ago
Chris Jericho, you should push yourself away from the table a little more, you are getting quite FAT. the only way you win is your bed buddies help you.
- 0 Up 6 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  AJ Awesome · 4 years ago
  
  @KB he dont care lol, noone asked u, its fake/keyfabe, and he'd still kick ur ass
  
  1 Up 0 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  Cody Jackson · 3 years ago
  
  @KB What's your problem man. Do you just like hating legends?
  
  0 Up 0 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  Lol · 2 years ago
  
  @KB Sucks to be you because that same guy has way more accomplishments than you.
  
  1 Up 1 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  The R · 2 years ago
  
  @KB The guy is in his 50s - what do you expect? Would you like to post a link to a picture of yourself? No, because you're probably a great fat hypocritical slug. So just STFU.
  
  0 Up 0 Down
This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
bart simpson · 4 years ago
please jericho return to wwe i miss u in wwe now i hate you in aew get bent
- 1 Up 11 Down
- This commment is unpublished, pending moderation.
  Kane WINS battleroyale · 3 years ago
  
  @bart simpson he doesn't want anymore
  
  0 Up 0 Down