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Chris Jericho from "WWE SmackDown," whose real name is Christopher Irvine, is a professional wrestler featured in the MyNetworkTV program. Chris Jericho is a mentor to WWE Rookie Wade Barrett on Syfy's "WWE NXT."

There is one thing you can say about Chris Jericho: The guy sure knows how to make an entrance.

Chris Jericho's WWE debut in 1999 as the man behind the mysterious Y2J millennium countdown was one of the most memorable moments in WWE history. But Chris Jericho outdid himself in his "second coming" as the answer to a series of code-encrypted video eight years later. The man who will "Save_US" all is back after a two-year hiatus, and our fans couldn't be happier.

Whether he's been beloved or hated by WWE fans, Chris Jericho has never been at a loss for words. And "Y2J" has backed up every single word he said in his storied career, winning a laundry list of championships and going down in history as the first ever Undisputed WWE Champion.

The son of former National Hockey League player Ted Irvine, Chris Jericho was born in Manhasset, New York but was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Chris Jericho trained in Stu Hart's famed dungeon and made his pro wrestling debut at age 19 in 1990. Chris Jericho wrestled around the world and infused different styles he learned in Canada, Mexico and Japan into his own repertoire. Chris Jericho slowly built a following what would become loyal "Jerichoholics" before appearing in ECW (where he briefly held the ECW TV Championship) and then landing in WCW in 1996.

Chris Jericho's trophy case was hardly empty during his tenure in WCW; he won the WCW Cruiserweight and TV Championships several times. However, despite his credentials and fan base, Chris Jericho never received an opportunity at the WCW World Championship or a chance to excel as a main event performer. Chris Jericho would get that chance—and would rise to new heights of stardom—when he entered World Wrestling Entertainment in the summer of 1999.

Chris Jericho made his first impact on WWE fans with his Y2J millennium countdown and in his debut in a verbal sparring session with The Rock (which has become a classic moment on Raw). This set the stage for "Y2J's" WWE career.

Chris Jericho's rivalries with Chyna, The Rock, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Rob Van Dam and Christian were legendary for both their in-ring intensity and comic vignettes outside the ring. Hardly any titles were safe when Chris Jericho was around. Besides holding the European and Hardcore Championships, the self-proclaimed "Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" won the Intercontinental Championship seven times and held the World Tag Team Championship three times with three different partners. But Chris Jericho cemented his place in WWE history on December 9, 2001 at Vengeance, when he beat both The Rock for the WCW Championship and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship to unify both titles and become the first Undisputed WWE Champion. Chris Jericho's WWE championship was brief—he lost the title to Triple H three months later at WrestleMania X8—but no one could take away his accomplishment.

Besides the numerous championships, Chris Jericho also showed the world that his "Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" mantra was more than shtick. Chris Jericho released three albums with his rock band Fozzy. And in the tradition of WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Chris Jericho hosted a weekly TV segment on WWE programming, The Highlight Reel, where he interviewed—and antagonized—his guests.

Y2J's WWE career appeared to end in August 2005 when he lost a You're Fired Match to then-WWE Champion John Cena on Raw. Chris Jericho pursued an acting career, continued touring with Fozzy and appeared on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and "I Love The 80s." Chris Jericho has also hosted his own show on XM Satellite Radio called The Rock of Jericho and released his biography," A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex."

Despite his numerous projects, the multitalented Chris Jericho cannot get enough of the squared circle. Behold the second coming of Chris Jericho. Who knows what the rebirth of his in-ring career will bring. One thing is certain, as Y2J would say, WWE fans are not likely to see anyone like him ever—evvvveerrrr—again!

Since coming to SmackDown, Chris Jericho has expressed his extreme dissatisfaction for not being given enough respect or opportunities for the World Heavyweight Championship. Chris Jericho has even gone as far as calling his treatment a "conspiracy." Chris Jericho continues to express his displeasure by berating members of the WWE Universe.

Signature Move: The Codebreaker; The Walls of Jericho; Lionsault
Career Highlights: WWE Championship; World Heavyweight Championship; WCW Championship; Intercontinental Championship; European Championship; Hardcore Championship; World Tag Team Championship; ECW TV Championship; WCW TV Championship; WCW Cruiserweight Championship






CHRIS JERICHO: FACTS

How tall is Chris Jericho? How old is Chris Jericho? Where was Chris Jericho born? Find out here.

Age: 39 years old
Birthday: November 9, 1970
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 226 lbs.
Nickname: The living legend, Larger than life
Y2J
Lionheart
The King of the World
The King of Bling-Bling
The Man of 1,004 Holds
The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla
The Highlight of the Night
Vitamin C
Sexy Beast
C Man
First Ever Undisputed Champion
Mr. Can
Full Name / Real Name: Christopher Keith Irvine
Birthplace: Manhasset, NY
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Wife: Jessica Lockhart




WWE SMACKDOWN: NEWS


Chris Jericho in "WWE SmackDown" 'WWE Tribute to The Troops' Honors Military for HolidaysWWE Superstars and Divas will head to Iraq this holiday season to honor the U.S. Armed Forces with a one-hour special chronicling their time there, culminating with a live performance, to air Saturday, December 19. Read more...
Logo for MyNetworkTV's "WWE SmackDown" 'SmackDown' Welcomes Back 'The Rock' to Celebrate Its 10th AnniversaryPremiering Friday, October 2, the anniversary special features Dwayne Johnson and a mega-eight-man tag match with top superstars from "Raw" and "Smackdown," including John Cena, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Read more...
WWE Raw 2009 NBC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of WrestlemaniaPremiering on Saturday, August 29, the special will relive all the action and excitement of WrestleMania 25 in one lightning-fast hour of groundbreaking music television. Read more...


 
 
 
 
CHRIS JERICHO: TWEETS

March 17, 2010
@MusicPrincess96 Awesome! No problem! Love HHH too! Mine is Undetaker, Kane, HBK, CM Punk, Edge, Chris Jericho,Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre
less than an hour ago
RT @IAmJericho: RT @willissmarcus: Sacramento! Chris Jericho of FOZZY @ FYE this Sunday, 3/21, 2-4pm. 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678 916-788-4348
1 hour ago
chris jericho vs. edge for the world heavywheight championship in WRESTLEMANIA XXVI ...
1 hour ago
Alicia and I playing around on Smackdown vs Raw 1010, singing Chris Jericho's theme song lol. - Layla
1 hour ago
@RockMaidenBritt What's vulgar, loud, and has an unhealthy obsession with Chris Jericho?
2 hours ago
@BigPhilT86 my Favorite Matches,Segments on Raw HBK Vs Chris Jericho, Triple H vs Randy Orton,Bret Hart, Vince Mcmahon & Stone Cold segment
3 hours ago
@Adamjcopeland36 Chris Jericho.. The Undertaker.. Anybody can't cut in front of you.!! My granulated sugar.! <3<3
3 hours ago
The decision still hadn't been made whether John Cena vs. Batista, Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels or Edge vs. Chris Jericho would be the
4 hours ago
Chris Jericho nude, now that's sexy!
4 hours ago
Stone Cold, Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho in a segment together on last Monday's RAW... brilliant
4 hours ago
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Edge,The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels , todo esto y mas en wrestlemania XXVI
5 hours ago
@litaclaudia My favorite matches are HHH vs Randy Orton and HBK vs Chris Jericho.. My segments are Stone Cold & Mr Mcmahon & Bert
5 hours ago
RT @IAmJericho: RT @willissmarcus: Sacramento! Chris Jericho of FOZZY @ FYE this Sunday, 3/21, 2-4pm. 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678 916-788-4348
7 hours ago
@IAmJericho WWE need to make a Chris Jericho DVD! Can't wait for one to be made.
7 hours ago
Chris Jericho too lmao RT @IAmJericho: Kevin Rudolph is the ugliest rockstar since Udo Dirkschneider...
7 hours ago
RT @willissmarcus: Sacramento! Chris Jericho of FOZZY @ FYE this Sunday, 3/21, 2-4pm. 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678 916-788-4348
7 hours ago