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{{Infobox person
| name = Chris Jericho
| image = Chris Jericho, June 2024 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Jericho in 2024
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| birthname = Christopher Keith Irvine
| spouse = {{marriage|Jessica Lockhart|July 30, 2000}}
| children = 3
| relatives = [[Ted Irvine]] (father)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|11|9|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Manhasset, New York]], U.S.
| alma_mater = [[Red River College]]
| citizenship = {{flatlist|
* United States
* Canada
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| occupation = {{hlist|Professional wrestler|singer|podcaster|actor|author}}
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|names = '''Chris Jericho'''<ref name=wwebio>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/chrisjericho|publisher=[[WWE]]|title=Chris Jericho profile|access-date=October 17, 2016|archive-date=June 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604190525/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/chrisjericho|url-status=live}}</ref><br />Chris Jerico<br />Corazón de León<br />Lionheart<br />León D'Oro<br />Lion Do<br />Super Liger<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/12/4598649.html|title=Review: A Lion's Tale worth pulling|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|first=Jason|last=Clevett|date=October 12, 2007|access-date=January 18, 2019|archive-date=January 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174307/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/12/4598649.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|height = 6 ft 0 in<ref name="wwebio"/>
|weight = 227 lb<ref name="wwebio"/>
|billed = [[Calgary|Calgary, Alberta]], Canada<br />Manhasset, New York<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/16/423757.html|publisher=Slam! Sports|title=Jericho loses roots|access-date=September 5, 2019|archive-date=July 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724075757/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/16/423757.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />'''[[Winnipeg|Winnipeg, Manitoba]], Canada'''
|trainer = Ed Langley<br />[[Stu Hart]]<ref name=Slam>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/jericho.html|title=Chris Jericho biography|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=January 18, 2019|archive-date=April 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428204901/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/jericho.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|debut = October 2, 1990<ref name=Slam/>
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|website = {{URL|chrisjericho.com}}<br/ >{{URL|talkisjericho.com}}<br/ >{{URL|webisjericho.com}}
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'''Christopher Keith Irvine''' (born November 9, 1970), better known by the [[ring name]] '''Chris Jericho''', is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, and actor. He is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW). Noted for his over-the-top "rock star" persona, his in-ring technical wrestling prowess, and his ability to reinvent his character throughout the course of his career, Jericho has been named by journalists and industry colleagues as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.<!-- FULLY REFERENCED IN BODY OF ARTICLE. -->
During the 1990s, Jericho performed for American organizations [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (ECW) and [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW), as well as for promotions in countries such as Canada, Japan, and Mexico. In the latter half of 1999, he made his debut in the [[World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF, renamed WWE in 2002). In 2001, he became the first [[Undisputed championship (professional wrestling)#World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment|Undisputed]] [[WWE Championship|WWF Champion]], and thus the final holder of the [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] (then referred to as the World Championship), having won and [[Championship unification|unified]] the WWF and World titles by defeating [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] on [[Vengeance (2001)|the same night]]. Jericho headlined multiple [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|pay-per-view (PPV) events]] during his time with the WWF/WWE, including [[WrestleMania X8]] and the inaugural [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2009)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] and the [[Elimination Chamber (2010)|Elimination Chamber]] matches and the shows itself. He was inducted into the [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame|''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' Hall of Fame]] in 2010.
Jericho won the Undisputed WWF Championship [[List of WWE Champions|once]], the WCW<!-- THE TITLE WAS NOT KNOWN AS THE "WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP" WHEN JERICHO HELD IT. IT WAS KNOWN AS THE "WCW CHAMPIONSHIP" DURING HIS FIRST REIGN, AND THE "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" DURING HIS SECOND. THEREFORE, "WCW/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" IS THE CORRECT PHRASING. -->/World Championship [[List of WCW World Heavyweight Champions|twice]], and the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] (2002–2013 version) [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE, 2002–2013)|three times]]. He has also held the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] a record [[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|nine times]] and was the [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|ninth]] [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)|Triple Crown Champion]], as well as the [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Grand Slam winners|fourth]] [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)|Grand Slam Champion]] in history. In addition, he was the [[Slammy Award#2008 Slammy Awards|2008 Superstar of the Year]] [[Slammy Award]] winner and (along with [[Big Show]] as [[Jeri-Show]]) won the [[Slammy Award#2009 Slammy Awards|2009 Tag Team of the Year]] Slammy Award—making him the only winner of both Superstar and Tag Team of the Year.
After his departure from WWE in 2018, Jericho signed with [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), where he became a one-time [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship|IWGP Intercontinental Champion]], becoming the first man to have held both the WWE and IWGP versions of the Intercontinental Championship. In January 2019, Jericho joined AEW and became the inaugural holder of the [[AEW World Championship]] in August of that year. While in AEW, Jericho would also capture the [[ROH World Championship]] (the main title of AEW's sister promotion, [[Ring of Honor]]) at the 2022 [[AEW Grand Slam (2022)|''Dynamite'': Grand Slam]] event and the [[FTW Championship]] at [[AEW Dynasty|Dynasty 2024]].
In 1999, Jericho became the lead vocalist of the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Fozzy]], who released their [[Fozzy (album)|eponymous debut album]] the following year. The group's early work is composed largely of [[cover version]]s, although they have focused primarily on original material from their third album, ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'' (2005), onward. Jericho has also appeared on numerous television shows over the years, including the 2011 season of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 12|Dancing with the Stars]]''. He hosted the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] game show ''[[Downfall (game show)|Downfall]]'', the 2011 edition of the [[Revolver (magazine)|''Revolver'' Golden Gods Awards]], and the UK's [[Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards|''Metal Hammer'' Golden Gods Awards]] in 2012 and 2017.
== Early life ==
Christopher Keith Irvine was born in [[Manhasset, New York]] on November 9, 1970,<ref name=SLAM>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/jericho.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713155217/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/jericho.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|access-date=July 21, 2009|last=John|first=Milner|author2=Richarad Kamen|title=Chris Jericho bio|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=SLAM Wrestling}}</ref> the son of a Canadian couple. He is of Scottish descent from his father's side and Ukrainian descent from his mother's side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CagGGxBMADu/|title=🇺🇦My Mom's maiden name is Klewchuk and my grandparents were born in the #Ukraine & emigrated to Canada in the 1920's. When I was a kid, my Baba & Gido taught me Ukrainian customs, fed me Ukrainian food, spoke to me in Ukrainian; I went to Ukrainian summer camp when I was 12 and I've been to more Ukrainian weddings than I can count!! This is my heritage. This is my lineage. This is my history. Im proud to be half Ukrainian and I'm proud to say that Ukrainians are TOUGH AF…. Мої думки та молитви звертаються до кожного українця, який зараз бореться за свободу. ти завжди маєш мою підтримку і любов!🇺🇦 #standwithukraine|website=[[Instagram]]|first=Chris|last=Jericho|date=February 27, 2022|access-date=February 27, 2022}}</ref> His father, ice hockey player [[Ted Irvine]],<ref name=wwebio/> had been playing for the [[New York Rangers]] at the time of Jericho's birth. When his father retired, the family moved back to [[Winnipeg|Winnipeg, Manitoba]], where Irvine grew up.<ref name=canada>{{cite news|last=Callis|first=Don|title=Jericho just one of the guys, yet hard to forget|date=July 4, 2004|publisher=[[Winnipeg Sun]]|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/DonCallis/2004/07/04/525161.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101092841/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/DonCallis/2004/07/04/525161.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|access-date=March 4, 2009}}</ref> He holds dual American and Canadian citizenships.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.accessonline.com/articles/chris-jericho-laughs-off-tonight-show-cup-confusion-plus-the-canadian-dishes-on-tackling-dancings-american-night-99915|title=Chris Jericho Laughs Off 'Tonight Show' Cup Confusion; Plus, The Canadian Dishes On Tackling 'Dancing's 'American Night'|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|publisher=[[NBCUniversal]]|quote=Well, I'm actually a dual citizen, so yeah, I'm an American as well,"... "I have an American passport and a Canadian passport...|date=April 18, 2011|access-date=February 15, 2020|archive-date=February 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228180645/https://www.accessonline.com/articles/chris-jericho-laughs-off-tonight-show-cup-confusion-plus-the-canadian-dishes-on-tackling-dancings-american-night-99915|url-status=live}}</ref> Irvine's interest in professional wrestling began when he started watching the local [[American Wrestling Association]] (AWA) events that took place at the [[Winnipeg Arena]] with his family, and his desire to become a professional wrestler himself began when he saw footage of [[Owen Hart]], then appearing with [[Stampede Wrestling]], performing various high-flying moves. In addition, Irvine also cited Owen's older brother [[Bret Hart|Bret]], [[Ricky Steamboat]] and [[Shawn Michaels]] as inspirations for him becoming a professional wrestler.<ref name="Spandex">{{cite book|title=A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex|url=https://archive.org/details/lionstalearoundt00jeri|url-access=registration|author1=Jericho, Chris |author2=Fornatale, Peter Thomas|publisher=Grand Central Publishing|year=2007|isbn=9780446580069}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70882.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/27 (Post-Show): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Bret Hart Appreciation Night - HBK, McMahon, Jericho, Patterson, more take part in post-show|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=May 24, 2020|archive-date=February 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228180635/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70882.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> His first experience with a professional wrestling promotion was when he acted as part of the ring crew for the first tour of the newly opened Keystone Wrestling Alliance promotion,<ref name="Spandex"/> where he learned important pointers from independent wrestlers Catfish Charlie and Caveman Broda.<ref name="Spandex"/> He attended [[Red River College]] in Winnipeg, graduating in 1990 with a diploma in Creative Communications.<ref name="Spandex"/>{{Professional wrestling sidebar}}
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Early career (1990–1991) ===
At the age of 19, he entered the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling, where he met [[Lance Storm]] on his first day. He was trained by Ed Langley and local Calgary wrestler Brad Young.
Two months after completing training, he was ready to start wrestling on independent shows, making his debut at the Moose Hall in [[Ponoka, Alberta]], as "Cowboy" Chris Jericho, on October 2, 1990, in a ten-minute time limit draw against Storm. The pair then worked as a [[tag team]], initially called Sudden Impact. According to a February 2019 interview with [[Rich Eisen]] on The Rich Eisen Show,<ref>{{Citation|last=The Rich Eisen Show|title=Chris Jericho Talks All Elite Wrestling, Fozzy, NFL & More w/Rich Eisen {{!}} Full Interview {{!}} 2/20/19|date=February 20, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItUdi5fQJEQ&t=603|access-date=February 26, 2019|archive-date=February 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228181358/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItUdi5fQJEQ&t=603|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho stated that his initial ring name was going to be "Jack Action", but someone remarked to him that the name was stupid. The person then asked him what his ring name really was and he got nervous and said "Chris Jericho",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/02/chris-jericho-reveals-the-origin-of-his-name-651290/|title=Chris Jericho Reveals The Origin Of His Name, Why WWE Billed Him From New York|date=February 23, 2019|website=Wrestling Inc.|language=en|access-date=February 26, 2019|archive-date=February 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228181359/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/02/chris-jericho-reveals-the-origin-of-his-name-651290/|url-status=live}}</ref> taking the name Jericho from an album, ''[[Walls of Jericho (album)|Walls of Jericho]]'', by the German [[power metal]] band [[Helloween]].<ref name=Spandex/> Jericho and Storm worked for Tony Condello in the tours of Northern Manitoba with [[Edge (wrestler)|Adam Copeland]] (Edge), [[Christian Cage|Jason Reso]] (Christian) and [[Rhyno|Terry Gerin]] (Rhino).<ref name=SLAM/> The pair also wrestled in Calgary's Canadian National Wrestling Alliance (CNWA) and Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling (CRMW).
=== Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (1991–1992) ===
In October 1991, Jericho and Storm (teaming as "Sudden Impact") wrestled in Japan for [[Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling]] (FMW) as part of its "Super Radical Force - To The West!" tour. Their opponents on the tour included [[Atsushi Onita]], [[Tarzan Goto]], [[Eiji Ezaki]], and [[Gannosuke Honda]].<ref name="KreikenbohmFMW"/> During the excursion, Jericho befriended [[Ricky Fuji]], who had trained under [[Stu Hart]].<ref name="Spandex"/>
In September 1992, Jericho and Storm were invited by Fuji to return to FMW for the [[FMW 3rd Anniversary Show]]. After Storm declined the offer, Jericho selected the [[Edmonton]]-based wrestler Eric Freeze as a replacement tag team partner. At the event, which took place in [[Yokohama Stadium]], Jericho and Freeze defeated Eiji Ezaki and [[Koji Nakagawa]].<ref name="Spandex"/><ref name="KreikenbohmFMW"/>
===Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and other Mexican promotions (1992–1995)===
In the winter of 1992, Jericho traveled to Mexico and competed under the name Leon D'Oro ("Golden Lion", a name that fans voted on for him between "[[He-Man]]", "Chris Power", and his preferred choice "Leon D'Oro"), and later Corazón de León ("Lion Heart"), where he initially wrestled for several small wrestling companies in [[Nuevo León]]. In March 1993, Jericho appeared with the [[Universal Wrestling Association]].
In April 1993, Jericho began competing in Mexico's oldest promotion, [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL). In CMLL, Jericho took on [[César Cuauhtémoc González|Silver King]], [[Negro Casas]], and [[Último Dragón]] en route to an 11-month reign as the [[NWA World Middleweight Champion]] that began in December 1993. Jericho made his final appearance with CMLL in September 1995, unsuccessfully challenging [[CMLL World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Apolo Dantés]] in the [[Arena Coliseo]] in [[Mexico City]].
=== Smoky Mountain Wrestling (1994) ===
1994 saw Jericho reunited with Lance Storm, as The Thrillseekers in [[Jim Cornette]]'s [[Smoky Mountain Wrestling]] (SMW) promotion, where they feuded with the likes of [[Heavenly Bodies (1990s tag team)|The Heavenly Bodies]] and [[Well Dunn]].
=== Wrestling and Romance/WAR (1994–1996) ===
In late 1994, Jericho began competing regularly in Japan for [[Genichiro Tenryu]]'s [[WAR (wrestling promotion)|Wrestling and Romance]] (later known as Wrestle Association "R") (WAR) promotion as The Lion Heart. In November 1994, [[Último Dragón]] defeated him for the [[NWA World Middleweight Championship]], which he had won while wrestling in Mexico.
In March 1995, Jericho lost to [[Gedo (wrestler)|Gedo]] in the final of a tournament to crown the inaugural [[WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship|WAR International Junior Heavyweight Champion]]. He defeated Gedo for the championship in June 1995, losing it to Último Dragón the next month. In December 1995, Jericho competed in the second [[Super J-Cup (1995)|Super J-Cup]] tournament, defeating Hanzo Nakajima in the first round, but losing to [[Chris Benoit|Wild Pegasus]] in the second round.<ref name=SLAM/>
In 1995, Jericho joined the [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]] [[Fuyuki-Gun]] ("Fuyuki Army") with [[Hiromichi Fuyuki]], Gedo, and [[Jado]], adopting the name Lion Do. In February 1996, Jericho and Gedo won a tournament for the newly created [[International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]], defeating Lance Storm and [[Yuji Yasuraoka]] in the final. They lost the championship to Storm and Yasuraoka the following month. Jericho made his final appearances with WAR in July 1996, having wrestled a total of twenty-four tours for the company.<ref name=Spandex/>
=== Extreme Championship Wrestling (1996) ===
Thanks in part to recommendations by Chris Benoit, [[Dave Meltzer]] and [[Perry Saturn]], to promoter [[Paul Heyman]], and after [[Mick Foley]] saw Jericho's match against Último Dragón for the WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship in July 1995 and gave a tape of the match to Heyman, Jericho began wrestling for the Philadelphia-based [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (ECW) promotion in February 1996. In his second appearance, he defeated [[Rob Van Dam]] at the [[Big Apple Blizzard Blast]]. Jericho won the [[ECW World Television Championship]] from [[Anthony Durante|Pitbull #2]] in June 1996 at [[Hardcore Heaven (1996)|Hardcore Heaven]]. At [[Heat Wave (1996)|Heat Wave]] the following month, Jericho lost the title to [[Shane Douglas]] in a [[four-way dance]]. He made his final appearance at [[ECW The Doctor Is In|The Doctor Is In]] in August 1996, losing to [[2 Cold Scorpio]]. It was during this time that he drew the attention of [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW).
=== World Championship Wrestling (1996–1999) ===
==== Early appearances (1996–1997) ====
Jericho debuted for WCW on August 20, 1996, by defeating [[Jerry Lynn|Mr. JL]], which aired on the August 31 episode of ''[[WCW Saturday Night|Saturday Night]]''. Jericho's televised debut in WCW occurred on the August 26 episode of ''[[WCW Monday Nitro|Monday Nitro]]'' against [[Alex Wright]] in a match which ended in a no contest. He made his [[pay-per-view]] debut on September 15 against Chris Benoit in a losing effort at [[Fall Brawl (1996)|Fall Brawl]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/fall.html#96|title=Fall Brawl 1996 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413111226/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/fall.html#96|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, at [[Halloween Havoc (1996)|Halloween Havoc]], Jericho lost to [[New World Order (professional wrestling)|nWo]] member [[Sean Waltman|Syxx]] due to biased officiating by nWo referee [[Nick Patrick (referee)|Nick Patrick]]. This led to a match between Jericho and Patrick at [[World War 3 (1996)|World War 3]], which stipulated that Jericho's one arm would be tied behind his back. Despite the odds stacked against him, Jericho won the match. Later that night, Jericho participated in the [[World War 3 match|namesake battle royal]] for a future [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] match but failed to win the match.
Jericho represented WCW against nWo Japan member [[Masahiro Chono]] in a losing effort at the [[Souled Out (1997)|nWo Souled Out]] [[List of WCW pay-per-view events|event]]. At [[SuperBrawl VII]], Jericho unsuccessfully challenged [[Eddie Guerrero]] for the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Heavyweight Championship]].
==== Cruiserweight Champion (1997–1998) ====
On June 28, 1997, Jericho defeated [[Sean Waltman|Syxx]] at the ''Saturday Nitro'' [[house show|live event]] in [[Los Angeles, California]], to win the [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991–2007)|WCW Cruiserweight Championship]] for the first time, thus winning the first championship of his WCW career. Jericho successfully defended the title against [[Ultimo Dragon]] at [[Bash at the Beach (1997)|Bash at the Beach]], before losing the title to [[Alex Wright]] on the July 28 episode of ''Monday Nitro''. Jericho unsuccessfully challenged Wright for the title at [[Road Wild (1997)|Road Wild]], before defeating Wright in a rematch to win his second Cruiserweight Championship on the August 16 episode of ''Saturday Night''. Jericho began feuding with [[Eddie Guerrero]] over the title as he successfully defended the title against Guerrero at [[Clash of the Champions XXXV]] before losing the title to Guerrero at [[Fall Brawl (1997)|Fall Brawl]]. Jericho defeated [[Gedo (wrestler)|Gedo]] at [[Halloween Havoc (1997)|Halloween Havoc]]. At [[World War 3 (1997)|World War 3]], Jericho participated in the namesake battle royal but failed to win.
On the January 15, 1998, episode of ''[[WCW Thunder|Thunder]]'', Jericho defeated Eddie Guerrero to earn a title shot against [[Rey Mysterio|Rey Mysterio Jr.]] for the Cruiserweight Championship at [[Souled Out (1998)|Souled Out]]. Jericho won the match by forcing Mysterio to submit to the ''Liontamer''. After the match, Jericho turned [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] by assaulting Mysterio's knee with a [[toolbox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1998.htm|title=Souled Out 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=May 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513172100/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1998.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In the storyline, Mysterio needed six months of recovery before he could return to the ring. Jericho then had a short feud with [[Juventud Guerrera]] in which Guerrera repeatedly requested a shot at Jericho's Cruiserweight Championship, but Jericho constantly rebuffed him. The feud culminated in a [[lucha libre#luchas de apuestas|title versus mask match]] at [[SuperBrawl VIII]]. Guerrera lost the match and was forced to remove his mask.<ref name="sb8">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#VIII|title=SuperBrawl 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=March 2, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302195518/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#VIII|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this match, Jericho began his ongoing gimmick of collecting and wearing to the ring [[war trophy|trophy]] items from his defeated opponents, such as Guerrera's mask, [[Prince Iaukea]]'s Hawaiian dress, and a headband from [[Disco Inferno (wrestler)|Disco Inferno]].
[[File:Jericho Nitro 1998.jpg|thumb|Jericho after a taping of ''[[WCW Monday Nitro]]'' in 1998]]
Jericho then began a long feud with [[Dean Malenko]], in which Jericho repeatedly claimed he was a better wrestler than Malenko, but refused to wrestle him. Because of his mastery of technical wrestling, Malenko was known as "The Man of 1,000 Holds", so Jericho claimed to be "The Man of 1,004 Holds"; Jericho mentions in his autobiography that this line originated from an IWA interview he saw as a child, where manager [[Floyd Creatchman]] claimed that [[Leo Burke]], the first professional wrestler to be known as "The Man of 1,000 Holds", was now known as "The Man of 1,002 Holds", to which [[Floyd Creatchman]] stated that "he learned two more".
During the March 30, 1998, episode of ''Nitro'', after defeating [[Marty Jannetty]], Jericho pulled out a long pile of paper that listed each of the 1,004 holds he knew and recited them to the audience. Many of the holds were fictional, and nearly every other hold was an [[Professional wrestling holds#Armbar|armbar]]. On the March 12, 1998, episode of ''[[WCW Thunder|Thunder]]'', Malenko defeated a wrestler wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask who appeared to be Jericho. However, the masked wrestler was actually [[Lenny Lane]], whom Jericho bribed to appear in the match. This started a minor feud between Lane and Jericho after Jericho refused to pay Lane. At [[Uncensored (1998)|Uncensored]], Jericho finally wrestled Malenko and defeated him, after which Malenko took a leave of absence from wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/uncensor.html#98|title=Uncensored 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=March 24, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324230031/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/uncensor.html#98|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho then proceeded to bring with him to the ring a portrait of Malenko that he insulted and demeaned. Just prior to [[Slamboree (1998)|Slamboree]], [[J. J. Dillon]] (referred to by Jericho as "Jo Jo") scheduled a cruiserweight [[battle royal (professional wrestling)|Battle Royal]], the winner of which would immediately have a shot at Jericho's Cruiserweight Championship. Jericho accepted on the grounds that whoever he faced would be too tired to win a second match. At Slamboree, Jericho came out to introduce the competitors in an insulting fashion before the match started and then went backstage for coffee. An individual who appeared to be [[Halloween (wrestler)|Ciclope]] won the battle royal after Juventud Guerrera shook his hand and then eliminated himself. The winner was a returning Malenko in disguise. Following one of the loudest crowd reactions in WCW history, Malenko proceeded to defeat Jericho for the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG-Kr-lFp7A| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601200259/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG-Kr-lFp7A&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=June 1, 2012 | url-status=dead|title=1998 WCW Slamboree – Battle Royal & Jericho vs. Malenko|publisher=Youtube.com|date=October 14, 2011|access-date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> Jericho claimed he was the victim of a carefully planned [[Conspiracy theory|conspiracy]] to get the belt off of him. He at first blamed the WCW locker room, then added Dillon, [[Ted Turner]], and finally in a vignette, he walked around [[Washington, D.C.]], with the sign "conspiracy victim" and accused President [[Bill Clinton]] of being one of the conspirators after being rejected from a meeting. Eventually, Malenko vacated the title. Jericho ended up defeating Malenko at [[The Great American Bash (1998)|The Great American Bash]] to win the vacant title after Malenko was disqualified after hitting Jericho with a chair.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/gabash.html#98|title=The Great American Bash 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=February 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220014859/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/gabash.html#98|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night, Malenko was suspended for his actions.
At [[Bash at the Beach (1998)|Bash at the Beach]], the recently returned Rey Mysterio Jr. (who had recovered from his knee injury) defeated Jericho in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Disqualification match/No Holds Barred match|No Disqualification match]] after the still-suspended Malenko interfered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/beach.html#98|title=Bash at the Beach 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=February 28, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228231236/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/beach.html#98|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho regained the Cruiserweight Championship from Mysterio the next night after he interrupted J. J. Dillon while Dillon was giving the championship to Mysterio. Jericho was again awarded the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/nitro/980713.htm|title=WCW Nitro results – July 13, 1998|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=July 13, 1998|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085306/http://pwwew.net/tv/nitro/980713.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Eventually, Jericho decisively lost the title to Juventud Guerrera in a match at [[Road Wild (1998)|Road Wild]] with Malenko as special referee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/roadwild.html#98|title=Road Wild 1998 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=April 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080420063202/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/roadwild.html#98|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== World Television Champion (1998–1999) ====
On August 10, Jericho defeated [[Stevie Ray]] to win the [[WCW World Television Championship|World Television Championship]] (Stevie Ray substituting for the champion [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/nitro/980810.htm|title=WCW Nitro results – August 10, 1998|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=August 10, 1998|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081646/http://pwwew.net/tv/nitro/980810.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon afterward, Jericho repeatedly called out [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship|WCW World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Bill Goldberg|Goldberg]] in an attempt to begin a feud with him, but never actually wrestled him.<ref name=SLAM/> Jericho cites [[Eric Bischoff]], Goldberg and [[Hulk Hogan]]'s refusal to book Jericho in a pay-per-view [[List of professional wrestling terms#S|squash match]] loss against Goldberg, which Jericho felt would be a big draw, as a major reason for leaving the company.
On November 30, Jericho lost the World Television Championship to [[Konnan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/champs/wcwtvc.htm|title=WCW Television Champions|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062613/http://pwwew.net/champs/wcwtvc.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In early 1999, Jericho began a feud with [[Perry Saturn]]. The feud saw Jericho and Saturn instigating bizarre stipulation matches, such as at [[Souled Out 1999|Souled Out]], where Jericho defeated Saturn in a "loser must wear a dress" match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1999.htm|title=WCW/nWo Souled Out 1999|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413105113/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1999.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[SuperBrawl IX]], Jericho and Saturn wrestled in a "dress" match which Jericho won. Saturn finally defeated Jericho at [[Uncensored (1999)|Uncensored]] in a [[Strap match|Dog Collar match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#IX|title=SuperBrawl 1999 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=March 2, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302195518/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#IX|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho alternated between WCW and a number of Japanese tours before he signed a contract with the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) on June 30.<ref name="wcw">{{cite book|last1=Reynolds|first1=R.D.|last2=Alvarez|first2=Bryan|title=The Death of WCW: WrestleCrap and Figure Four Weekly Present...|year=2004|publisher=ECW Press|page=205}}</ref> Jericho's final WCW match came during a [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]], [[Illinois]], house show July 21, where he and Eddie Guerrero lost to [[Billy Kidman]] and [[Rey Mysterio|Rey Mysterio Jr.]] in a tag team match.
Fifteen years after Jericho's departure from WCW, his best known entrance music within the company, "One Crazed Anarchist", lent its name to the second single from his band [[Fozzy]]'s 2014 album, ''[[Do You Wanna Start a War]]''.
=== New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1997–1998) ===
In January 1997, Jericho made his debut for [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), who had a working agreement with WCW, as Super Liger, the masked nemesis of [[Jyushin Thunder Liger]]. According to Jericho, Super Liger's first match against [[Koji Kanemoto]] at [[Wrestling World 1997]] in the [[Tokyo Dome]] was so poorly received that the gimmick was dropped instantly. Jericho botched several moves in the match and complained he had difficulty seeing through the mask.
Jericho subsequently spent the next several months working for NJPW unmasked as Chris Jericho. He frequently teamed with fellow WCW wrestler [[Scotty Riggs]] and with his former opponent Kanemoto, facing wrestlers such as Liger, [[El Samurai]], and [[Norio Honaga]]. In May 1997, he competed in the [[Best of the Super Juniors IV]] tournament, placing joint second in block B. His stint ended in September 1997 when he was recalled by WCW; his final match, held in the [[Nippon Budokan]], saw him team with Kanemoto and [[Dr. Wagner Jr.]] in a loss to Liger, El Samurai, and [[Wild Pegasus]].<ref name="KreikenbohmNJPW"/>
On September 23, 1998, Jericho made a one night return to NJPW at that year's Big Wednesday show, teaming with [[Eddie Guerrero|Black Tiger]] to unsuccessfully challenge [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions]] [[Shinjiro Otani]] and [[Tatsuhito Takaiwa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&year=1998&promotion=7|title=Matches " Chris Jericho|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=January 20, 2019|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301095531/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&year=1998&promotion=7|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (1999–2005) ===
==== Intercontinental Champion (1999–2001) ====
[[File:Chris Jericho 1999 WWF Smackdown (WWE).jpg|thumb|left|Jericho on ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' in 1999 with [[Curtis Hughes|Mr. Hughes]], his enforcer during his rivalry with [[Ken Shamrock]]]]
In the weeks before Jericho's debut, a clock labeled "countdown to the new millennium" appeared on WWF programming. On the home video, ''Break Down the Walls'', Jericho states he was inspired to do this as his entrance when he saw a similar clock in a post office and [[Vince McMahon]] approved its use as his introduction to the WWF. The clock finally ran out on the August 9 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw Is War]]'' in [[Chicago]], Illinois while [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] was in the ring cutting a promo on the [[Big Show]]. Jericho entered the arena and proclaimed "''Raw'' Is Jericho" and that he had "come to save the World Wrestling Federation", referring to himself as "Y2J" (a play on the [[Year 2000 problem|Y2K bug]]). The Rock proceeded to verbally mock him for his interruption.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/raw/990809.htm|title=Raw is War results – August 9, 1999|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=August 9, 1999|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101183041/http://www.pwwew.net/tv/raw/990809.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, he would interact with several superstars including in particular interrupting a promo that The Undertaker was involved in, Jericho made his in-ring debut as a heel on August 26, losing a match against [[Road Dogg]] by disqualification on the inaugural episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' after he performed a [[powerbomb]] on Road Dogg through a table.
Jericho's first long-term feud was with [[Chyna]], for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF Intercontinental Championship]]. After losing to Chyna at [[Survivor Series (1999)|Survivor Series]] on November 14,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/1999/results/|title=Survivor Series 1999|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071123070558/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/1999/results/|archive-date=November 23, 2007}}</ref> Jericho defeated her to win his first WWF Intercontinental Championship at [[Armageddon (1999)|Armageddon]] on December 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/arm99.html|title=WWF Armageddon 1999 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Hoffco|archive-date=August 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830201730/http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/arm99.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> This feud included a controversial decision during a rematch in which two separate referees declared each one of them the winner of a match for the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/raw/000103.htm|title=Raw is War results – January 3, 2000|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=January 3, 2000|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=July 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704034211/http://www.pwwew.net/tv/raw/000103.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, they became co-champions, during which Jericho turned face. He attained sole champion status at the [[Royal Rumble (2000)|Royal Rumble]] on January 23, 2000, by defeating Chyna and [[Hardcore Holly]] in a Triple Threat match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811411/results/|title=Royal Rumble 2000|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 12, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060112181722/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811411/results/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jericho lost the WWF Intercontinental title to then-[[WWE European Championship|European Champion]] [[Kurt Angle]] at [[No Way Out (2000)|No Way Out]] on February 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2000/results/|title=No Way Out 2000 results|access-date=September 3, 2012|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213154911/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2000/results/|archive-date=December 13, 2007}}</ref> Jericho competed in a Triple Threat match against [[Chris Benoit]] and Angle at [[WrestleMania 2000]] on April 2 in a two-falls contest with both of Angle's titles at stake. Jericho won the European Championship by pinning Benoit, after Benoit pinned Jericho to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm16/results/|title=WrestleMania 2000|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071201071437/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm16/results/|archive-date=December 1, 2007}}</ref> This was the first of six pay-per-view matches between the pair within twelve months. Jericho was originally supposed to be in the main event of WrestleMania, but was taken out after [[Mick Foley]], who was originally asked by writers to be in the match, took his place. Jericho was even advertised on the event's posters promoting the match. Jericho lost the title the next night to [[Eddie Guerrero]] on ''Raw is War'' after Chyna sided with Guerrero.
On the April 17 episode of ''Raw is War'', Jericho upset [[Triple H]] in a [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]] match. Referee [[Earl Hebner]] made a fast count when Jericho pinned Triple H, causing Jericho to win the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/raw/000417.htm|title=Raw is War results – April 17, 2000|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=April 17, 2000|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085326/http://pwwew.net/tv/raw/000417.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Hebner later reversed the decision due to pressure from Triple H, and WWE does not recognize Jericho's reign as champion. On April 19, Jericho defeated Eddie Guerrero at the [[Gary Albright Memorial Show]] organized by [[World Xtreme Wrestling]] (WXW).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&year=2000&promotion=26|title=Matches " Chris Jericho "|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=January 20, 2019|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301095530/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&year=2000&promotion=26|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 4 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Jericho defeated Benoit to win his third WWF Intercontinental Championship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/tv/smackdown/000504.htm|title=WWF SmackDown results – May 4, 2000|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=May 4, 2000|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085321/http://pwwew.net/tv/smackdown/000504.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> but lost the title to Benoit four days later on ''Raw is War''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/tv/raw/000508.htm|title=Raw is War results – May 8, 2000|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=May 8, 2000|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=June 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604092126/http://www.pwwew.net/tv/raw/000508.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho's feud with Triple H ended at [[Fully Loaded (2000)|Fully Loaded]] on July 23, when they competed in a [[Last Man Standing match]]. Jericho lost the match to Triple H only by one second, despite the repeated assistance Triple H's wife, [[Stephanie McMahon|Stephanie]], provided him in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/fl00.html|title=WWF Fully Loaded 2000 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Hoffco|archive-date=September 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930012505/http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/fl00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
At the [[Royal Rumble (2001)|Royal Rumble]] on January 21, 2001, Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in a [[ladder match]] to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship for the fourth time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881142/results/|title=Royal Rumble 2001|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 13, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060113172632/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881142/results/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania X-Seven]] on April 1, he successfully defended his title in a match against [[William Regal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm17/results/|title=WrestleMania X-Seven|access-date=September 3, 2012|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119085101/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm17/results/|archive-date=November 19, 2007}}</ref> only to lose it four days later to Triple H. At [[Judgment Day (2001)|Judgment Day]] on May 20, Jericho and Benoit won a tag team turmoil match<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/jd01.html|title=WWF Judgment Day 2001 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Hoffco|archive-date=April 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409153724/http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/jd01.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and earned a shot at [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] and Triple H for their [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team Championship]] on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' the next night. Benoit and Jericho won the match, in which Triple H legitimately tore his quadriceps, spending the rest of the year injured. Benoit and Jericho each became a WWF Tag Team Champion for the first time.<ref name=wwebio/> The team defended their title in the first [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal four-way]] [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]] on the May 24 episode of ''SmackDown!'', where Benoit sustained a year-long injury after missing a [[Diving head butt|diving headbutt]] through a table. Despite Benoit being carried out on a stretcher, he returned to the match to climb the ladder and retain the championship. The two lost the title one month later to [[The Dudley Boyz]] on the June 21 episode of ''SmackDown!''.<ref name="wwe1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/|title=World Tag Team|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=November 14, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061114122031/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[King of the Ring (2001)|King of the Ring]] on June 24, both Benoit and Jericho competed in a triple threat match for Austin's WWF Championship, in which Booker T interfered as the catalyst for [[The Invasion (professional wrestling)|The Invasion]] angle. Despite Booker T's interference, Austin retained the title.
==== Undisputed WWF Champion (2001–2002) ====
In the following months, Jericho became a major force in [[The Invasion (professional wrestling)|The Invasion]] storyline in which WCW and ECW joined forces to overtake the WWF. Jericho remained on the side of the WWF despite previously competing in WCW and ECW. However, Jericho began showing jealousy toward fellow WWF member The Rock. They faced each other in a match at [[No Mercy (2001)|No Mercy]] on October 21 for the [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship|WCW Championship]] after Jericho defeated [[Rob Van Dam]] in a number one contenders match on the October 11 episode of ''SmackDown!''. Jericho won the WCW Championship at No Mercy when he pinned The Rock after debuting a new finisher, the ''[[Facebuster#Full nelson facebuster|Breakdown]],''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/nm01.html|title=WWF No Mercy 2001 Results|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Hoffco|archive-date=April 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409153725/http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/nm01.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> onto a steel chair, winning his first world title in the process. One night later, the two put their differences aside and won the WWF Tag Team Championship from the Dudley Boyz.<ref name="wwe1"/>
After they lost the titles to [[Test (wrestler)|Test]] and [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]] on the November 1 episode of ''SmackDown!'',<ref name="wwe1" /> they continued their feud. On the November 5 episode of ''Raw,'' The Rock defeated Jericho to regain the WCW Championship. Following the match, Jericho attacked The Rock with a [[Chair shot|steel chair]]. At [[Survivor Series (2001)|Survivor Series]] on November 18, Jericho turned heel by almost costing Team WWF the victory after he was eliminated in their Winner Take All matchup by once again attacking The Rock. Despite this, Team WWF won the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2001/mainevent/|title=Elimination Match WWE vs. The Alliance|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629183150/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2001/mainevent|archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref> At [[Vengeance (2001)|Vengeance]] on December 9, Jericho defeated both The Rock for the World Championship (formerly the WCW Championship) and Stone Cold Steve Austin for his first WWF Championship on the same night to become the first wrestler to hold both championships at the same time, which made him the first-ever [[Undisputed championship (professional wrestling)|Undisputed]] [[WWE World Championship|WWF Champion]], as well as the fourth [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)|Grand Slam winner]] under the [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Original format (established 1997)|original format]].<ref name="wwebio" /> He retained the title at the [[Royal Rumble (2002)|Royal Rumble]] on January 20, 2002, against The Rock<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811413/results/|title=Royal Rumble 2002|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=November 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122185729/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811413/results|url-status=live}}</ref> and at [[No Way Out (2002)|No Way Out]] on February 17 against Austin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2002/results/|title=No Way Out 2002 results|access-date= November 21, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525230213/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2002/results/|archive-date=May 25, 2011}}</ref> Jericho later lost the title to Royal Rumble winner Triple H in the main event of [[WrestleMania X8]] on March 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/18/results|publisher=[[WWE]]|title=Full WrestleMania X8 results|access-date=February 15, 2013|archive-date=October 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026070811/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/18/results|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho was later drafted to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown! brand]] in the inaugural [[2002 WWF draft lottery|WWF draft lottery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020325.html|title=March 25, 2002 RAW results|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=May 20, 2018|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413104844/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020325.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He would then appear at [[Backlash (2002)|Backlash]] on April 21, interfering in Triple H's Undisputed WWF Championship match against [[Hulk Hogan|Hollywood Hulk Hogan]]. He was quickly dumped out the ring, but Triple H would go on to lose the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr22_backlash-can.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150419011450/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr22_backlash-can.html |archive-date=April 19, 2015|title=Hogan champ again at Backlash|first=John|last=Powell|date=April 21, 2002|work=SLAM! Wrestling|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=December 9, 2018}}</ref> This would lead to a [[Hell in a Cell]] match at [[Judgment Day (2002)|Judgment Day]] on May 19, where Triple H would emerge victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/judgment.html#2002|title=Judgment Day 2002|access-date=February 3, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413110453/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/judgment.html#2002|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho would then compete in the [[King of the Ring (2002)|2002 King of the Ring tournament]], defeating [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] and [[Val Venis|The Big Valbowski]] to advance to the semi-finals, where he was defeated by Rob Van Dam at King of the Ring on June 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/kingtny2.html#2002|title=King of the Ring 2002 Tournament Brackets|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|date=June 3–23, 2002|access-date=August 19, 2010|archive-date=September 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921120626/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/kingtny2.html#2002|url-status=live}}</ref> In July, he began a feud with the debuting [[John Cena]], losing to him at [[Vengeance (2002)|Vengeance]] on July 21.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vengeance 2002 Results|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/vengeance2002/results/|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 29, 2007|archive-date=July 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709234409/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/vengeance2002/results/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Teaming and feuding with Christian (2002–2004) ====
[[File:Jerichoentrance.jpg|thumb|Jericho's ring entrance during ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'']]
After his feud with Cena ended, Jericho moved to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw brand]] on the July 29 episode of ''Raw'', unwilling to work for SmackDown! General Manager Stephanie McMahon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020729.html|title=Raw results – July 29, 2002|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> Upon his arrival to the brand, he initiated a feud with [[Ric Flair]], leading to a match at [[SummerSlam (2002)|SummerSlam]] on August 25, which Jericho lost.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Scaia|url=http://www.oowrestling.com/recaps/ppv/20020825.shtml|title=WWE SummerSlam|access-date=January 23, 2008|date=August 25, 2002|publisher=Online Onslaught|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080609224551/http://www.oowrestling.com/recaps/ppv/20020825.shtml|archive-date=June 9, 2008}}</ref> On the September 16 episode of ''Raw'', he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship for the fifth time from [[Rob Van Dam]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020916.html|title=Raw results – September 16, 2002|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> before losing the title to Kane two weeks later on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020930.html|title=Raw results – September 30, 2002|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> He then later formed a tag team with [[Christian Cage|Christian]], with whom he won the World Tag Team Championship by defeating Kane and [[Gregory Helms|The Hurricane]] on the October 14 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-10-14-02/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 10.14.02|website=411Mania.com|last=PK|date=October 14, 2002|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> Christian and Jericho lost the titles to Booker T and Goldust in a fatal four-way elimination match, involving the teams of The Dudley Boyz, and William Regal and Lance Storm at [[Armageddon (2002)|Armageddon]] on December 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-armageddon-report-12-15-02/|title=411's WWE Armageddon Report 12.15.02|website=411Mania.com|last=Widro|date=December 15, 2002|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref>
[[File:Jerichomichaels.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.72|Jericho and [[Shawn Michaels]] after their match at [[WrestleMania XIX]] (2003)]]
On the January 13, 2003 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho won an over-the-top-rope challenge against Kane, Rob Van Dam, and [[Dave Batista|Batista]] to select his entry number for the [[Royal Rumble (2003)|Royal Rumble match]] on January 19. He chose number two in order to start the match with [[Shawn Michaels]], who had challenged him to prove Jericho's claims that he was better than Michaels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-1-13-03/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 1.13.03|website=411Mania.com|last=PK|date=January 13, 2003|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> After Michaels's entrance, Jericho entered as the second participant. Christian, in Jericho's attire, appeared while the real Jericho attacked Shawn from behind. He eliminated Michaels shortly afterward, but Michaels got his revenge later in the match by causing Test to eliminate Jericho. Jericho spent the most time of any other wrestler in that same Royal Rumble. Jericho simultaneously feuded with Test, Michaels, and [[Jeff Hardy]], defeating Hardy at [[No Way Out (2003)|No Way Out]] on February 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881141/mainevent/|title=Royal Rumble|access-date=November 21, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=May 22, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060522011633/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881141/mainevent/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho and Michaels fought again at [[WrestleMania XIX]] on March 30, which Michaels won. Jericho, however, attacked Michaels with a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] after the match following an embrace.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm19/results/|title=WrestleMania XIX|access-date=November 24, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=July 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709133741/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/19|url-status=live}}</ref>
After this match, Jericho entered a rivalry with Goldberg, which was fueled by Goldberg's refusal to fight Jericho in WCW. During Jericho's first episode of the ''Highlight Reel'', an interview segment, where Goldberg was the guest, he complained that no one wanted Goldberg in WWE and continued to insult him in the following weeks. On the May 12 episode of ''Raw'', a mystery assailant attempted to run over Goldberg with a [[limousine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-05-12-03/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 05.12.03|website=411Mania.com|last=PK|date=May 12, 2003|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> A week later, Co-Raw General Manager, [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]], interrogated several Raw superstars to find out who was driving the car. One of the interrogates was [[Lance Storm]], who admitted that he was the assailant. Austin forced Storm into a match with Goldberg, who defeated Storm. After the match, Goldberg forced Storm to admit that Jericho was the superstar who conspired Storm into running him over.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-05-19-03/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 05.19.03|website=411Mania.com|last=Ziegler|first=Jacob|date=May 19, 2003|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> On the May 26 episode of ''Raw'', Goldberg was once again a guest on the ''Highlight Reel''. Jericho expressed jealousy towards Goldberg's success in WCW and felt that since joining WWE, he had achieved everything he had ever wanted in his career and all that was left was to defeat Goldberg and challenged him to a match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-05-26-03/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 05.26.03|website=411Mania.com|last=PK|date=May 26, 2003|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> At [[WWE Bad Blood (2003)|Bad Blood]] on June 15, Goldberg settled the score with Jericho and defeated him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inyourheadonline.com/viewnews.php?autoid=1214|title=Interview Recap – Chris Jericho|publisher=In Your Head Wrestling Radio|first=Neal|last=Jones|date=December 7, 2007|access-date=August 21, 2009|quote=Chris says everything you heard about the Goldberg story was true, he took him down twice with a front face lock.|archive-date=January 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107061720/http://inyourheadonline.com/viewnews.php?autoid=1214|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the October 27 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho won his sixth WWE Intercontinental Championship when he defeated [[Rob Van Dam]]. He lost the title back to Van Dam immediately after in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-10-27-03/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 10.27.03|website=411Mania.com|last=PK|date=October 27, 2003|access-date=July 6, 2025}}</ref> Later in 2003, Jericho started a romance with [[Trish Stratus]] while his tag team partner Christian began one with [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]]. This, however, turned out to be a bet over who could sleep with their respective paramour first, with a [[Loonie|Canadian dollar]] at stake. Stratus overheard this and ended her relationship with Jericho, who seemingly felt bad for using Stratus. After he saved her from an attack by [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]], Stratus agreed that the two of them could just be "friends", thus turning Jericho face for the first time since 2001. After Christian put Stratus in the ''[[Boston crab|Walls of Jericho]]'' while competing against her in a match, Jericho sought revenge on Christian, which led to a match at [[WrestleMania XX]] on March 14, 2004. Christian defeated Jericho after Stratus ran down and "inadvertently" struck Jericho (thinking it was Christian) and Christian got the roll-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm20/results/|title=WrestleMania XX|access-date=November 24, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604175935/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm20/results/|archive-date=June 4, 2011}}</ref> After the match, Stratus turned on Jericho and revealed that she and Christian were a couple. This revelation led to a handicap match at [[Backlash (2004)|Backlash]] on April 18 that Jericho won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2004/results/|title=Backlash 2004 results|access-date=November 24, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604161758/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2004/results/|archive-date=June 4, 2011}}</ref> Jericho won his record-breaking seventh WWE Intercontinental Championship at [[Unforgiven (2004)|Unforgiven]] on September 12 in a ladder match against Christian, breaking the previous record held by [[Jeff Jarrett]] from 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2004/results/|title=Unforgiven 2004 results|access-date=November 24, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921112525/http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2004/results/|archive-date=September 21, 2010}}</ref> Jericho's seventh reign was short lived, as he lost it at [[Taboo Tuesday (2004)|Taboo Tuesday]] on October 19 to [[Shelton Benjamin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/alltimeresults|title=Taboo Tuesday 2004|access-date=November 24, 2007|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=August 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807154915/http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/alltimeresults|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== World championship pursuits and departure (2004–2005) ====
Jericho teamed up with [[Randy Orton]], Chris Benoit, and [[Maven (wrestler)|Maven]] to take on Triple H, Batista, Edge, and [[Gene Snitsky]] at [[Survivor Series (2004)|Survivor Series]] on November 14. The match stipulated that each member of the winning team would be the general manager of Raw over the next four weeks. Jericho's team won, and took turns as general manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2004/mainevent/ |title=RAW Elimination Match |access-date=November 24, 2007 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208191629/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2004/mainevent/ |archive-date=December 8, 2007 }}</ref> During Jericho's turn as general manager, the World Heavyweight Championship was vacated because a [[Triple Threat match]] for the title between Triple H, Benoit and Edge a week earlier ended in a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-12-06-04/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 12.06.04|website=411Mania.com|last=Obal|first=Alex|date=December 6, 2004|access-date=June 19, 2025}}</ref> At [[New Year's Revolution (2005)|New Year's Revolution]] on January 9, 2005, Jericho competed in the [[Elimination Chamber]] against Triple H, Chris Benoit, Batista, Randy Orton, and Edge for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Jericho began the match with Benoit and eliminated Edge, but was eliminated by Batista. Triple H went on to win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2005/results/ |title=New Year's Revolution 2005 Results |access-date=November 20, 2007 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203215504/http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2005/results/ |archive-date=December 3, 2007 }}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 21]] on April 3, Jericho participated in the first ever [[Money in the Bank ladder match]]. Jericho suggested the match concept, and he competed in the match against Shelton Benjamin, Chris Benoit, Kane, Christian, and Edge. Jericho lost the match when Edge claimed the briefcase.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-wrestlemania-xxi-breakdown/|title=The WrestleMania XXI Breakdown|website=411Mania.com|last=Dunn|first=J.D.|date=April 3, 2005|access-date=June 19, 2025}}</ref>
At [[Backlash (2005)|Backlash]] on May 1, Jericho challenged Shelton Benjamin for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but lost the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-backlash-2005-breakdown-5-01-05/|title=The Backlash 2005 Breakdown 5.01.05|website=411Mania.com|last=Dunn|first=J.D.|date=May 1, 2005|access-date=June 19, 2025}}</ref> Jericho lost to Lance Storm at [[ECW One Night Stand (2005)|ECW One Night Stand]] on June 12. Jericho used his old "Lionheart" gimmick, instead of his more well known "Y2J" gimmick. Jericho lost the match after Jason and [[Justin Credible]] hit Jericho with a [[Shinai|Singapore cane]], which allowed Storm to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-ecw-one-night-stand-fn-breakdown/|title=The ECW One Night Stand F'N Breakdown|website=411Mania.com|last=Dunn|first=J.D.|date=June 12, 2005|access-date=June 19, 2025}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Jericho turned heel by betraying WWE Champion [[John Cena]] after defeating Christian and Tyson Tomko in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-raw-report-06-13-05/|title=411's WWE Raw Report 06.13.05|website=411Mania.com|last=Obal|first=Alex|date=June 13, 2005|access-date=June 19, 2025}}</ref> Jericho lost a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship at [[Vengeance (2005)|Vengeance]] on June 26 which also involved Christian and Cena.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/history/vengeance2005/results/ |title=Vengeance 2005 results |access-date=November 20, 2007 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114193117/http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/history/vengeance2005/results/ |archive-date=November 14, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The feud continued throughout the summer and Jericho lost to Cena in a WWE Championship match at [[SummerSlam (2005)|SummerSlam]] on August 21.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2005/ |title=SummerSlam 2005 |access-date=November 20, 2007 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715144544/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2005/ |archive-date=July 15, 2007 }}</ref>
The next night on the August 22 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho faced Cena for the WWE Championship again in a rematch, this time in a "[[professional wrestling match types#Loser Leaves Town match|You're fired" match]].<ref name=wwebio/> Cena won again, and Jericho was fired by Raw General Manager [[Eric Bischoff]]. Jericho was carried out of the arena by security as Kurt Angle attacked Cena.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/|title=Jericho fired; Angle No. 1 contender|access-date=November 20, 2007|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111020938/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho's WWE contract expired on August 25.
=== Return to WWE (2007–2010) ===
==== Feud with Shawn Michaels (2007–2008) ====
[[File:Chris Jericho Milwaukee WI 031008.jpg|thumb|Jericho celebrates after winning his eighth [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] in March 2008]]
After a two-year hiatus, WWE promoted Jericho's return starting on the September 24, 2007, episode of ''Raw'' with a [[viral marketing]] campaign using a series of 15-second [[Cryptic crossword|cryptic]] [[binary code]] videos, similar to the [[matrix digital rain]] used in [[The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'' series]]. The videos contained hidden messages and biblical links related to Jericho.<ref name="save us">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/chrisjericho/videos2/saveusvids/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417061710/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/chrisjericho/videos2/saveusvids/|archive-date=April 17, 2009|title=Breaking the Code|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=November 19, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2009}}</ref><ref name="orton burned">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/articles/jerichoreturns|title=Orton burned by the second coming of Chris Jericho|last=Clayton|first=Corey|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=November 19, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2009|archive-date=November 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040625/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/articles/jerichoreturns|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho made his return to WWE television as a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] on the November 19, 2007, episode of ''Raw'' when he interrupted [[Randy Orton]] during Orton's orchestrated "passing of the torch" ceremony. Jericho revealed his intentions to reclaim the WWE Championship in order to "save" WWE fans from Orton.<ref name="orton burned"/> On the November 26 episode of ''Raw,'' Jericho defeated [[Santino Marella]] and debuted a new finishing move called the ''[[Chris Jericho Codebreaker|Codebreaker]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11262007/articles/y2jbaitsorton|title=Chris Jericho return match results|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 4, 2009|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108064211/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11262007/articles/y2jbaitsorton|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Armageddon (2007)|Armageddon]] on December 16, he competed in a WWE Championship match against Orton, defeating him by [[Disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] when ''SmackDown!'''s color commentator [[John Layfield|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]] (JBL) interfered in the match, but Orton retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwwew.net/ppv/wwf/december/2007.htm|title=WWE Armageddon 2007|access-date=June 15, 2008|publisher=PWWEW.net|archive-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413110322/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wwf/december/2007.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He began a feud with JBL and met him at the [[Royal Rumble (2008)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2008. Jericho was disqualified after hitting JBL with a steel chair.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Dale|last1=Plummer|first2=Nick|last2=Tylwalk|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/28/4797664.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629175015/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/28/4797664.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Cena wins Rumble in surprise return|access-date=June 15, 2008|date=January 28, 2008|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> On the March 10 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship for a record eighth time when he defeated [[Jeff Hardy]].<ref name="IC title 8">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/364426611111|title=History of the Intercontinental Championship – Chris Jericho (8)|date=March 10, 2008|access-date=March 11, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080314210706/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/364426611111|archive-date=March 14, 2008}}</ref>
In April, Jericho became involved in the ongoing feud between [[Shawn Michaels]] and [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] when he suggested that Michaels enjoyed retiring Ric Flair, causing Michaels to attack him. Jericho thus asked to be inserted into the match between Batista and Michaels at [[Backlash (2008)|Backlash]] on April 27, but instead, he was appointed as the special guest referee.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of telecast|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25299.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=July 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704164917/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25299.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> During the match at Backlash, Michaels feigned a knee injury so that Jericho would give him time to recover and lured Batista in for Sweet Chin Music for the win.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE BACKLASH REPORT 4/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25415.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060340/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25415.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After Backlash, Jericho accused Michaels of cheating, but Michaels continued to play up an injury.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25507.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082143/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25507.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> When Jericho was finally convinced and he apologized to Michaels for not believing him, Michaels then admitted to Jericho that he had faked his injury and he attacked Jericho with Sweet Chin Music.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 5/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25564.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071913/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_25564.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After losing to Michaels at [[Judgment Day (2008)|Judgment Day]] on May 18, Jericho initiated a handshake after the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=WWE JUDGMENT DAY PPV FLASHBACK SERIES – 2008 PPV Report: Orton vs. Hunter main event, Cena opens PPV, HBK vs. Jericho|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Torch_Flashbacks_19/article_41505.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064859/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Torch_Flashbacks_19/article_41505.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the June 9 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho hosted his talk show segment, ''The Highlight Reel'', interviewing Michaels. Jericho pointed out that Michaels was still cheered by the fans despite Michaels's deceit and attack on Jericho during the previous months, whereas Jericho was booed when he tried to do the right thing. Jericho then assaulted Michaels with a low blow and sent Michaels through the "Jeritron 6000" television, damaging the eye of Michaels, and turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] in the process.<ref name="raw1006">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/06/10/5828361.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729160324/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/06/10/5828361.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 29, 2012|title=Raw: Having fun with money mania|last=Plummer|first=Dale|date=June 10, 2008|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=February 3, 2010}}</ref> This began what was named by both [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]] and the [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] the "Feud of the Year".<ref name=pwi2008>{{cite journal|year=2009|journal=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|title=Feud of the Year|volume=30|issue=3|pages=76–77}}</ref> At [[Night of Champions (2008)|Night of Champions]] on June 29, Jericho lost the Intercontinental Championship to [[Kofi Kingston]] after a distraction by Michaels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07282008/|access-date=August 5, 2008|date=July 28, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=That's "Mr. Adamle" to you!|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111175505/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07282008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7187834/results/ |access-date=June 30, 2008 |title=Crowning Kingston champion |last=Vermillion |first=James |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080702031256/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7187834/results/ |archive-date=July 2, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In June, Jericho took on [[Lance Cade]] as a protégé.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06162008/|title=Plight of Champions|date=June 16, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|access-date=August 5, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709204005/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06162008|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== World Heavyweight Champion (2008–2009) ====
[[File:Jericho y Michaels GAB.jpg|thumb|left|Jericho attacking the injured eye of Michaels at the 2008 [[The Great American Bash (2008)|The Great American Bash]]. Their rivalry was named "[[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]]" by both ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'' and the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''.]]
Afterward, Jericho developed a suit-wearing persona inspired by [[Javier Bardem]]'s character [[Anton Chigurh]] from the 2007 film ''[[No Country for Old Men (film)|No Country for Old Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06092008/|access-date=August 5, 2008|date=June 9, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Cash and Burn|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811144915/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06092008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/09/16/10944391.html|title=Jericho a proud 'puppet master' to the masses|access-date=September 19, 2009|date=September 19, 2009|last=Baines|first=Tim|publisher=Slam Sports|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116024951/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/09/16/10944391.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/01/wrestling-film-villain-triggered-new-image/|title=WRESTLING: Film villain triggered new image|access-date=September 19, 2009|date=January 1, 2009|last=Marvez|first=Alex|newspaper=[[Rocky Mountain News]]|archive-date=February 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228170057/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/01/wrestling-film-villain-triggered-new-image/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and wrestler [[Nick Bockwinkel]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Best in the World: At What I Have No Idea| last1=Jericho|first1=Chris| last2=Fornatale|first2=Peter Thomas|publisher=Gotham|year=2014|page=34}}</ref> Jericho and Michaels met at [[The Great American Bash (2008)|The Great American Bash]] on July 20, which Jericho won after attacking the cut on Michaels's eye.<ref name="gab08">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_26285.shtml|title=Blog of Conscience: WWE Great American Bash 7/20|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=July 28, 2008|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=February 3, 2010|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108063355/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_26285.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2008)|SummerSlam]] on August 17, Michaels said that his eye damage would force him to retire and insulted Jericho by saying he would never achieve Michaels's success. Jericho tried to attack Michaels, but Michaels ducked, so Jericho punched Michaels's wife, Rebecca, instead.<ref name="ss08">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/17/6488351.html|title=SummerSlam comes close to 'blockbuster' status|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|author2=Plummer, Dale|date=August 17, 2008|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=February 3, 2010|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116034720/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/17/6488351.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a result, they fought in an [[unsanctioned match]] at [[Unforgiven (2008)|Unforgiven]] on September 7, which Jericho lost by referee stoppage. Later that night, Jericho entered the [[Professional wrestling match types#Thundercage|Championship Scramble]] match as a late replacement for the defending champion [[CM Punk]] and subsequently won the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]], defeating Batista, John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL), Kane, and [[Rey Mysterio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/7891244/results/ |access-date=September 8, 2008 |date=September 7, 2008 |last=Tello |first=Craig |title=Worst night, best night |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080910044859/http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/7891244/results/ |archive-date=September 10, 2008 }}</ref> It was announced that Michaels would challenge Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship in a ladder match at [[No Mercy (2008)|No Mercy]] on October 5,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2008/1221538363.shtml|title=Raw Results – 9/15/08 – Memphis, TN (Jericho vs. Punk & 'No Mercy')|last=Golden|first=Hunter|date=September 15, 2008|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=November 24, 2008|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226183517/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2008/1221538363.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> which Jericho won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/matches/8091418/results/|title=Crook and Ladder|last=Tello|first=Craig|date=October 5, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=October 6, 2008|archive-date=October 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021143404/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/matches/8091418/results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Cyber Sunday (2008)|Cyber Sunday]] on October 26, Jericho lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Batista,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/10/26/7212271.html|title=Cyber Sunday lives up to the hype|last=McNamara|first=Andy|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=Slam! Sports|access-date=October 27, 2008|archive-date=May 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519021259/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/10/26/7212271.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> but later won it back eight days later on November 3 on the 800th episode of ''Raw'' in a steel cage match.<ref name="Y2JBatistaCage">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11032008/|title=Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes|date=November 4, 2008|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=November 4, 2008|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108064235/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11032008/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho defeated Michaels in a Last Man Standing match on the November 10 episode of ''Raw'' after interference from JBL.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW REPORT 11/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Michaels vs. Jericho, Batista vs. Orton, Santino vs. Regal|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_27830.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070720/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_27830.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho lost the World Heavyweight Championship at [[Survivor Series (2008)|Survivor Series]] on November 23 to the returning John Cena.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2008/matches/8464612|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111029155713/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2008/matches/8464612|title=John Cena def. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho|date=November 23, 2008|archive-date=October 29, 2011|access-date=May 1, 2012|publisher=[[WWE]]|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 8 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho was awarded the [[Slammy Award]] for [[Slammy Award#2008 Slammy Awards|2008 Superstar of the Year]] award.<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=35147&p=1|title=Complete list of winners for 2008 Slammy Awards|date=December 12, 2008|access-date=April 27, 2018|website=PWInsider|archive-date=December 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218143703/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=35147&p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Six days later, he lost his rematch with John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship at [[Armageddon (2008)|Armageddon]] on December 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_28585.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Armageddon PPV report 12/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event – John Cena vs. Chris Jericho|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=December 14, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 27, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090604213729/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_28585.shtml| archive-date= June 4, 2009 | url-status=live}}</ref>
At the [[Royal Rumble (2009)|Royal Rumble]] on January 25, 2009, Jericho participated in the Royal Rumble match, but he was eliminated by the Undertaker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2009/matches/9050360/results/|title=Detroit "RKO" City|date=January 25, 2009|last=Tello|first=Craig|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=January 27, 2009|archive-date=December 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217012110/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2009/matches/9050360/results/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 15 at [[No Way Out (2009)|No Way Out]], he competed in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship, but he failed to win as he was eliminated by [[Rey Mysterio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/9253224/results/|title=Regaining the throne|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=February 15, 2009|archive-date=March 4, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304074552/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/9253224/results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, Jericho began a rivalry with veteran wrestlers [[Ric Flair]], [[Ricky Steamboat]], [[Jimmy Snuka]] and [[Roddy Piper]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02092009/|title=Coast busted!|last=Adkins|first=Greg|date=February 9, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 25, 2009|archive-date=May 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526180032/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02092009/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/|title=Kiss of death|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|date=March 23, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 25, 2009|archive-date=May 14, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514184356/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as actor [[Mickey Rourke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/9254842?cid=2009EP-00|title="Wrestler" indeed 'Mania-bound|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=January 30, 2009|access-date=January 30, 2009|archive-date=May 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526174421/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/9254842?cid=2009EP-00|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho was originally arranged to face Rourke at [[WrestleMania 25]] on April 5,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/wrestler-star-rourke-get-wwe-ring-wbna28848680|title='Wrestler' star Rourke to get in WWE ring|publisher=[[Today.com]]|date=January 25, 2009|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|access-date=January 26, 2009|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809171016/https://www.today.com/popculture/wrestler-star-rourke-get-wwe-ring-wbna28848680|url-status=live}}</ref> but Rourke later pulled out of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/id/28903806|title=Rourke won't rumble with WWE superstar|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=January 28, 2009|access-date=January 29, 2009|archive-date=September 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927003443/http://www.today.com/id/28903806|url-status=dead}}</ref> Instead, Jericho defeated Piper, Snuka and Steamboat in a 3-on-1 elimination handicap match at WrestleMania, but was knocked out by Rourke after the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/06/9019551.html|title=WrestleMania 25: HBK-Undertaker steals the show|date=April 6, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417192319/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/06/9019551.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On the April 13 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the [[2009 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|title=RAW: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE|date=April 14, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=April 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424211526/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jericho then faced Steamboat in a singles match at [[Backlash (2009)|Backlash]] on April 26, where Jericho was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/9953722/results/ |title=Consider "The Dragon" slain |first=James |last=Vermillion |date=April 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090601211306/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/9953722/results/ |archive-date=June 1, 2009 }}</ref> In May, Jericho started a feud with Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05012009/|access-date=August 31, 2009|date=May 1, 2009|last=Burdick|first=Michael|title=Robbing the bank in the face of Judgment|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=November 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124051641/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05012009|url-status=live}}</ref> leading to a match at [[Judgment Day (2009)|Judgment Day]] on May 17, which Jericho lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/matches/10169444/results/ |title=Results:A wing and a prayer and a 619 |first=Michael |last=Burdick |date=May 17, 2009 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521121605/http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/matches/10169444/results/ |archive-date=May 21, 2009 }}</ref> However, Jericho defeated Mysterio in a No Holds Barred Match at [[Extreme Rules (2009)|Extreme Rules]] on June 7 to win his ninth Intercontinental Championship, breaking his own record again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/matches/10296258/results/ |title=Results: Dethroned in disgrace |first=Michael |last=Burdick |date=June 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611184359/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/matches/10296258/results/ |archive-date=June 11, 2009 }}</ref> At [[WWE The Bash|The Bash]] on June 28, Jericho lost the Intercontinental Championship back to Mysterio in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de apuestas|mask vs. title match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_33162.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE The Bash PPV Report 6/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Orton vs. Triple H, Punk vs. Hardy|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=June 28, 2009|access-date=June 29, 2009|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408070055/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_33162.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Jeri-Show and feud with Edge (2009–2010) ====
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[[File:Jericho with the tag titles.jpg|thumb|[[Jeri-Show]] as the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Unified WWE Tag Team Champions]]]]
Later in the event, Jericho and his partner [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] won the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Unified WWE Tag Team Championship]] as surprise entrants in a triple threat tag team match. As a result of this win, Jericho became the first wrestler to win every (original) Grand Slam eligible championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/06/29/9968166.html|access-date=August 31, 2009|last=Elliot|first=Brian|title=Mysterio & Jericho save The Bash from wash-out|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=Slam Wrestling|archive-date=January 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133802/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/06/29/9968166.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Shortly thereafter Edge suffered an injury and Jericho revealed a clause in his contract to allow Edge to be replaced and Jericho's reign to continue uninterrupted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07132009/|access-date=August 31, 2009|date=July 13, 2009|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Lean, Green hosting machine|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821215424/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07132009|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Night of Champions (2009)|Night of Champions]] on July 26, Jericho revealed Big Show as his new tag team partner, creating a team that would come to called [[Jeri-Show]]. The duo defeated [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Ted DiBiase Jr.|Ted DiBiase]] to retain the championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Elliott|first=Brian|title=Night of Champions: Punk loses title, but keeps star performer tag|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629155724/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011}}</ref> Jeri-Show successfully defended the title against [[Cryme Tyme]] at [[SummerSlam (2009)|SummerSlam]] on August 23, [[Montel Vontavious Porter|MVP]] and [[Mark Henry]] at [[WWE Breaking Point|Breaking Point]] on September 13 and [[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] at [[Hell in a Cell (2009)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 4.<ref>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=TLC Match and the return of a fan favorite liven up SummerSlam|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/08/24/10581981.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011|archive-date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831132952/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/08/24/10581981.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Elliott|first=Brian|title=Montreal fans 'screwed' again in Breaking Point sham|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/09/14/10886081.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011|archive-date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831130300/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/09/14/10886081.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sokol|first=Brian|title=Title changes highlight Hell in a Cell|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011|archive-date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831133813/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2009)|Survivor Series]] on November 22, both Jericho and Big Show took part in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship, but the Undertaker successfully retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=Lots of wrestlers per match but no title changes at Survivor Series|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/11/23/11879686.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011|archive-date=January 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103073233/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/11/23/11879686.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2009)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 13, Jeri-Show lost the tag titles to [[D-Generation X]] (DX) (Shawn Michaels and Triple H) in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kapur|first=Bob|title=New champs at strong WWE TLC show|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/12/14/12146261.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715130837/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/12/14/12146261.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011}}</ref> As a member of the SmackDown brand, Jericho could only appear on ''Raw'' as a champion and DX intentionally disqualified themselves in a rematch to force Jericho off the show.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw Results – 12/14/09|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1260851833|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=September 6, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003051539/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1260851833|archive-date=October 3, 2012}}</ref> On the January 4, 2010, episode of ''Raw'', DX defeated Jeri-Show to retain the championship once again, marking the end of Jeri-Show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=RAW: Bret Hart returns|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/04/12348066.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=September 5, 2011|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407135245/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/04/12348066.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Jericho entered the [[Royal Rumble (2010)|2010 Royal Rumble match]] on January 31, but was eliminated by the returning Edge, his former tag team partner, who went on to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/matches/9887158/results/|title=Opportunity shocks|first=Ryan|last=Murphy|date=January 31, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=February 1, 2010|archive-date=February 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204093357/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/matches/9887158/results/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2010)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 21, Jericho won the World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber match, defeating The Undertaker, [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], Rey Mysterio, CM Punk and [[R-Truth]] following interference from Shawn Michaels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12977706.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121208200526/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12977706.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 8, 2012|title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities|date=February 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 21, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Edge used his Royal Rumble win to challenge Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship at [[WrestleMania XXVI]] on March 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html|title=RAW: Finding a Jewel on the Road to Wrestlemania|date=February 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 21, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203043316/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jericho defeated Edge at WrestleMania to retain the title,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eck|first1=Kevin|title=WrestleMania XXVI thoughts|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-03-wrestlemania_xxvi_thoughts-story.html|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=March 29, 2010|access-date=March 24, 2017|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404055935/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-03-wrestlemania_xxvi_thoughts-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> but lost the championship to [[Jack Swagger]] on the following episode of ''SmackDown'', who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_40314.shtml|title=Absurdity Of It All: Pros & Cons of Smackdown Spoiler, NXT To Start Plugging ICOPRO, Knife Fight Imminent Between The Pope and Wolfe|date=March 31, 2010|last=McKinley|first=Shane|access-date=March 31, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303184700/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_40314.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho then failed to regain the title from Swagger in a triple-threat match also involving Edge on the April 16 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13430-smackdown-results-4-16-10/|title=Smackdown Results – 4/16/10|publisher=WrestleView|first=Mike|last=Tedesco|date=April 17, 2010|access-date=April 18, 2010|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226184501/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13430-smackdown-results-4-16-10/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho and Edge continued their feud leading into [[Extreme Rules (2010)|Extreme Rules]] on April 25, where Jericho was defeated in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE EXTREME RULES PPV RESULTS 4/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Cena vs. Batista, Orton vs. Swagger|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40886.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 23, 2012|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215955/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40886.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jericho was drafted to the Raw brand in the [[2010 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04262010/|title=Mix & matches|date=April 26, 2010|access-date=April 26, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107175053/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04262010/|url-status=live}}</ref> He formed a brief tag team with [[The Miz]] and unsuccessfully challenged [[The Hart Dynasty]] for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship at [[Over the Limit (2010)|Over the Limit]] on May 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05032010/|title=Rated RK-Owned|date=May 3, 2010|access-date=May 3, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108062437/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05032010/|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later, Jericho lost to [[Evan Bourne]] at [[WWE Fatal 4-Way|Fatal 4-Way]] on June 20,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/wrestling/blog/2010/06/fatal_fourway_thoughts.html#more|title=Fatal Fourway thoughts|date=June 21, 2010|last=Eck|first=Kevin|access-date=June 21, 2010|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|archive-date=April 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409135819/http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/wrestling/blog/2010/06/fatal_fourway_thoughts.html#more|url-status=dead}}</ref> but won a rematch during the following night on ''Raw'', where he put his career on the line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06212010/|title=Seven deadly sinners|date=June 21, 2010|access-date=June 21, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=April 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409155547/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06212010/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 19 episode of ''Raw'', after being assaulted by [[The Nexus (Professional wrestling)|The Nexus]], Jericho teamed with rivals Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] and [[Bret Hart]] in a team led by John Cena to face The Nexus at [[SummerSlam (2010)|SummerSlam]] on August 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07192010/|title=Nexus or against us?|date=July 19, 2010|access-date=July 19, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108064222/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07192010/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho and Cena bickered over leadership of the team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08022010/|title=White, hot Summer|date=August 2, 2010|access-date=August 2, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108062449/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08022010/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08092010/|title=The boys of SummerSlam|date=August 9, 2010|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108064331/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08092010/|url-status=live}}</ref> which led to him and Edge attacking Cena during the SummerSlam match that they won.
Jericho was punished for not showing solidarity against The Nexus, when he was removed from a Six-Pack Challenge for [[Sheamus]]'s WWE Championship at [[Night of Champions (2010)|Night of Champions]] on September 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08232010/|title=Six and the City|date=August 23, 2010|access-date=August 23, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=December 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218053002/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08232010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09062010/|title=Capital punishment|date=September 6, 2010|access-date=September 6, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108064319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09062010/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08302010/|title=Grinnin' Barrett|date=August 30, 2010|access-date=August 30, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107180626/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08302010/|url-status=live}}</ref> Although he re-earned his place in the match after defeating The Hart Dynasty in a handicap steel cage match,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09132010/|title=Bring on the Night!|date=September 13, 2010|access-date=September 13, 2010|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=January 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107180650/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09132010/|url-status=live}}</ref> he was the first man eliminated from the match at Night of Champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|title=Few gimmicks, more title changes at Night of Champions|date=September 20, 2010|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=October 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019023438/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the September 27 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho faced [[Randy Orton]] who punted him in the head. This was used to explain Jericho's departure from WWE.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/27: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Raw leading to hell in a Cell PPV – Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_44088.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 3, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074553/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_44088.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Second return to WWE (2011–2018, 2022) ===
==== Feud with CM Punk (2011–2012) ====
[[File:Chris Jericho Wrestlemania 28.jpg|thumb|Jericho at [[WrestleMania XXVIII]] shortly before his match against [[CM Punk]]]]
Beginning in November 2011, WWE aired cryptic vignettes that promoted a wrestler's return, making his appearance on January 2, 2012, episode of ''Raw SuperShow''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Updated Royal Rumble PPV line-up – Foley added, #1 entry announced, "end of the world?"|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_57313.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 24, 2012|date=January 23, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061003/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_57313.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> He participated in the Royal Rumble match at the [[Royal Rumble (2012)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29, he was eliminated last by Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rumble match, Punk-Ziggler, Cena-Kane, steel cage|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 30, 2012|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215746/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Leading to [[WrestleMania XXVIII]] on April 1, Jericho feuded with WWE Champion CM Punk over the moniker "the Best in the World".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_57579.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/30: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Huge Return, Champion vs. Champion, Rumble PPV fall-out|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411133247/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_57579.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> In a bid to psychologically unsettle Punk, Jericho revealed that Punk's father was an alcoholic and Punk's sister was a drug addict, which contradicted Punk's [[straight edge]] philosophy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/19: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Two weeks 'til Mania, Rock-Cena latest, Hunter-HBK-Taker share the ring|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59300.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 25, 2012|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203356/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59300.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho faced Punk for the title at WrestleMania and [[Extreme Rules (2012)|Extreme Rules]] on April 29 in a Chicago Street Fight, but Punk won both matches.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 28 PPV REPORT 4/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rock-Cena, Taker-Hunter, Punk-Jericho|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_59831.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 2, 2012|archive-date=June 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617024142/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_59831.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|title=WWE Extreme Rules live coverage from Chicago|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25397-wwe-extreme-rules-live-coverage-from-chicagoi|work=Wrestling Observer|access-date=April 29, 2012|archive-date=July 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724023903/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25397-wwe-extreme-rules-live-coverage-from-chicagoi|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Championship pursuits (2012–2013) ====
On May 24 at a WWE live event in [[Brazil]], Jericho wrestled a match against CM Punk, during which Jericho kicked a [[Flag of Brazil|Brazilian flag]], causing local police to intervene and threaten Jericho with arrest. Jericho issued an apology to the audience, enabling the event to resume. The following day, WWE suspended Jericho for 30 days while apologizing to the people and government of Brazil.<ref name=TMZsuspension1>{{cite news|last=TMZ staff|title=WWE Star Chris Jericho Suspended for Denigrating Brazilian Flag|url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/24/chris-jericho-wwe-suspended-desecrating-brazilian-flag/|access-date=May 25, 2012|newspaper=[[TMZ (website)|TMZ.com]]|date=May 24, 2012|archive-date=May 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526110537/http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/24/chris-jericho-wwe-suspended-desecrating-brazilian-flag/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Jericho suspended|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/jericho-brazil|author=WWE|date=May 25, 2012|access-date=May 25, 2012|author-link=WWE|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032236/http://www.wwe.com/inside/jericho-brazil|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho returned on the June 25 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', and his absence was explained by a European tour with his band Fozzy which happened to coincide with his suspension.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_62762.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #995 - Cena vs. Jericho, MITB hype|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116091131/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_62762.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After losing the WWE Championship [[Money in the Bank (2012)|Money in the Bank]] ladder match on July 15,<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/wwe-championship-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match|title=Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a WWE Championship Contract|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 25, 2012|archive-date=February 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130211070459/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/wwe-championship-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho feuded with the newly crowned Mr. Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler, turning face for the first time since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_63388.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #998 - MITB PPV fall-out, Cena's announcement|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422004841/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_63388.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite Jericho defeating Ziggler at [[SummerSlam (2012)|SummerSlam]] on August 19,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam-2012-jericho-ziggler-26043606|title=Chris Jericho def. Dolph Ziggler|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=August 19, 2012|access-date=August 19, 2012|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090622/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam-2012-jericho-ziggler-26043606|url-status=live}}</ref> he lost to Ziggler the following night on ''Raw'', and, as a result, Ziggler retained his Money in the Bank contract and Jericho was terminated from WWE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64450.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Punk-Cena, Lesnar opens show, Triple H "speculation," Jericho farewell|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406172924/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64450.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> This was used to write him off so he could tour with Fozzy for the remainder of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_64474.shtml|title=Raw update - Jericho written off TV|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411001603/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_64474.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 27, 2013, Jericho returned after a five-month hiatus entering the [[Royal Rumble (2013)|Royal Rumble]] match as the second entrant. Jericho lasted over 47 minutes before being eliminated by Dolph Ziggler.<ref name=RR2013>{{cite web|title=The Royal Rumble sets up a potential WrestleMania rematch as The Rock, Cena win|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/28/20531006.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130407134559/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/28/20531006.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 7, 2013|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=February 6, 2013|author=Plummer, Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|date=January 28, 2013}}</ref> On the March 18 episode of ''Raw'', The Miz and Jericho faced Wade Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship, but Barrett retained his title.<ref name="Raw3/18/13">{{cite news|title=Raw results: CM Punk taunts The Undertaker, and Triple H signs a fateful WrestleMania contract|newspaper=Wwe|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-18/wwe-raw-results-26099607/page-10|access-date=March 19, 2013|archive-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817050103/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-03-18/wwe-raw-results-26099607/page-10|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho asked Vince McMahon to face Barrett and win his 10th Intercontinental title at [[WrestleMania 29]] on April 7, but he was booked in a feud with [[Fandango (wrestler)|Fandango]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Martínez |first1=Sebastián |title=Chris Jericho revela la historia detrás de su combate en WrestleMania 29 |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/92989-chris-jericho-revela-la-historia-detras-de-su-combate-en-wrestlemania-29 |website=Solowrestling |date=October 8, 2020 |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> losing to Fandango at WrestleMania,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 29 PPV RESULTS: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium - Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403010032/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> but Jericho won a rematch at [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]] on May 19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_70697.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE EXTREME RULES PPV RESULTS 5/19 (Hour 1): Jericho vs. Fandango, U.S. Title change, Strap match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412045254/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_70697.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70881.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/27 (Hour 3): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Memorial Day Raw - Highlight Reel leads to Punk's return match announced, Cena vs. Axel main event|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808055215/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70881.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> He then faced the returning CM Punk at [[Payback (2013)|Payback]] on June 16, where he was defeated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71317.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE PAYBACK PPV RESULTS 6/16 (Hour 2): Punk vs. Jericho, New World Hvt. champion & double-turn|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226204222/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71317.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho then began feuding with Ryback,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/node/26122815/chris-jericho-ryback-26126021|title=Money in the Bank 2013|website=WWE}}</ref> which led to a singles match on July 14 at [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]], where Ryback emerged victorious.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71943.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 7/14 (Hour 2): Ziggler vs. Del Rio for the World Title, Ryback vs. Jericho|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226204220/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71943.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 19 episode of ''SmackDown'', Jericho unsuccessfully challenged [[Curtis Axel]] for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and was afterwards attacked by Ryback.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/19: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including a new Smackdown GM, Jericho vs. Axel for Intercontinental Title|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72121.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 20, 2013|archive-date=October 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023110905/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72121.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> This was done to write Jericho off television as he was taking a temporary hiatus to tour with Fozzy for the remainder of the year and possibly January and February.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE NEWS: Jericho says good-bye after wrapping up 2013 run|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_72032.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 20, 2013|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054839/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_72032.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
In a November interview for WWE.com, Jericho revealed that he would not be a full-time wrestler due to his musical and acting ventures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/chris-jericho-interview-26160562/page-3 |title=Exclusive interview: Chris Jericho talks retirement and responds to Triple H |publisher=WWE.com |date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=March 5, 2015 |archive-date=January 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119215907/http://www.wwe.com/inside/chris-jericho-interview-26160562/page-3 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==== Various sporadic feuds (2014–2016) ====
After an eleven-month hiatus, Jericho returned on the June 30, 2014, episode of ''Raw'', attacking [[The Miz]], who had also returned minutes earlier. [[The Wyatt Family]] then interrupted and ultimately attacked Jericho.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79338.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 6/30: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of the Big Reset Raw post-Money in the Bank|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 30, 2014|access-date=June 30, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714230712/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79338.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho faced [[Bray Wyatt]] at [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] on July 20 in a winning effort. At [[SummerSlam (2014)|SummerSlam]] on August 17, with Wyatt Family members [[Luke Harper]] and [[Erick Rowan]] banned from ringside, Wyatt picked up the victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_79701.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE BATTLEGROUND PPV REPORT 7/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Cena defends WWE Title, IC Title battle royal, Usos vs. Wyatts Tag Title match, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 20, 2014|access-date=July 20, 2014|archive-date=July 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724035354/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_79701.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_80257.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SUMMERSLAM PPV REPORT 8/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Lesnar|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 17, 2014|access-date=August 17, 2014|archive-date=October 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018055321/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_80257.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 8 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho lost to Wyatt in a steel cage match, ending the feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80641.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Raw vs. NFL Week 1 – steel cage opener, Summerslam re-match, Jerry Springer, Cena-Heyman, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 8, 2014|access-date=September 8, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911014009/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80641.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho then feuded with Randy Orton, who had attacked him the week before after his match against Wyatt in the trainers room. Orton defeated him at [[Night of Champions (2014)|Night of Champions]] on September 21.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_80844.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE NOC PPV REPORT 9/21: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Lesnar vs. Cena|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 21, 2014|access-date=September 21, 2014|archive-date=September 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924044919/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_80844.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Throughout the rest of October and November, Jericho wrestled exclusively at live events, defeating Bray Wyatt. Jericho returned to WWE television in December as the guest general manager of the December 15 episode of ''Raw''. Jericho booked himself in a street fight against [[Paul Heyman]] in the main event, which led to the return of [[Brock Lesnar]]. Before the match could begin, Lesnar attacked Jericho with an ''[[Facebuster#Red Wedding|F-5]]''.
[[File:WWE House Show - Garrett Coliseum - 1-10-15 (16076983438).jpg|thumb|Jericho at a WWE event in 2015]]
In January 2015, Jericho revealed that he signed an exclusive WWE contract, under which he would compete at 16 house shows only. He later signed a similar contract once the former expired and competed at house shows throughout the rest of 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Jericho signs new contract for 16 dates with WWE|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52490-chris-jericho-signs-new-contract-for-16-dates-with-wwe/|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=September 27, 2016|date=January 11, 2015|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108233353/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52490-chris-jericho-signs-new-contract-for-16-dates-with-wwe/|url-status=live}}</ref> During this time he wrestled against the likes of [[Luke Harper]], Kevin Owens and [[Wade Barrett|King Barrett]] in winning efforts. In May 2015, Jericho was one of the hosts of ''[[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|Tough Enough]]'''s sixth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-tough-enough/hulk-hogan-chris-jericho-paige-daniel-bryan-headline-new-season-wwe-tough-enough-27362450|title=Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, Paige and Daniel Bryan headline new season of WWE Tough Enough|publisher=[[WWE]].com|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509023409/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-tough-enough/hulk-hogan-chris-jericho-paige-daniel-bryan-headline-new-season-wwe-tough-enough-27362450 |archive-date=May 9, 2015 }}</ref> Jericho also hosted two ''Live! With Chris Jericho'' specials on the [[WWE Network]] during 2015; his guests were John Cena and Stephanie McMahon. Jericho made his televised return at [[The Beast in the East]] on July 4, defeating [[Neville (wrestler)|Neville]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE NETWORK SPECIAL REPORT 7/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Beast in the East" - Lesnar's in-ring return, Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=PWTorch|date=July 4, 2015|access-date=July 4, 2015|archive-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705062509/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]] on September 20, Jericho was revealed as the mystery partner of [[Roman Reigns]] and [[Dean Ambrose]], facing [[The Wyatt Family]] in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/20|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 20, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222739/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 3, Jericho unsuccessfully challenged [[Kevin Owens]] for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at [[WWE Live from Madison Square Garden|Live from Madison Square Garden]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_87834.shtml|title=KELLER'S WWE MSG SPECIAL REPORT 10/3: Lesnar vs. Big Show, Cena vs. Seth in a cage, Jericho vs. Owens in an IC Title match, Dudleys vs. New Day for tag titles|date=October 3, 2015|access-date=October 3, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=October 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004151233/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_87834.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The match marked 20 years since Jericho's debut with ECW while also celebrating his 25th year as a professional wrestler in total.
On the January 4, 2016, episode of ''Raw'', Jericho returned to in-ring competition full-time and confronted [[The New Day (professional wrestling)|The New Day]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Jericho confronted The New Day|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-01-04/wwe-raw-results-28503480/page-2|website=WWE.com|access-date=January 5, 2016|archive-date=August 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805103003/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-01-04/wwe-raw-results-28503480/page-2|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2016)|Royal Rumble]] on January 24, Jericho entered as the sixth entrant, lasting over 50 minutes, before being eliminated by [[Dean Ambrose]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/10142960/wwe-royal-rumble-2016-triple-h-wins-wwe-world-heavyweight-title|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2016: Triple H wins WWE World Heavyweight Title|website=Sky Sports|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=November 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108034041/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/10142960/wwe-royal-rumble-2016-triple-h-wins-wwe-world-heavyweight-title|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 25 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho faced the recently debuted [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] in a losing effort. Following the match, after initial hesitation by Jericho, the pair shook hands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/25/jan25rawresults/|title=1/25 WWE Raw Results - CALDWELL'S Complete, Live Report -|date=January 26, 2016|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=February 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227042315/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/25/jan25rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 11 episode of ''SmackDown'', Jericho defeated Styles. At [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]] on February 21, Styles was victorious in a third match between the pair. On the February 22 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho and Styles formed a tag team, dubbed Y2AJ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/chris-jericho-aj-styles-vs-heath-slater-curtis-axel-raw-february-22-2016|title=Chris Jericho & AJ Styles vs. Heath Slater & Curtis Axel|publisher=WWE|date=February 22, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016|archive-date=July 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712090328/http://www.wwe.com/videos/chris-jericho-aj-styles-vs-heath-slater-curtis-axel-raw-february-22-2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Following their loss against The New Day on the March 7 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho attacked Styles, ending their alliance, claiming that he was sick of the fans chanting for Styles instead of him, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100372&p=2|title=WWE Raw Report: Any Roadblocks On The Path To Roadblock?, How About Those Y2AJ Shirt Sales?, Who Will Be The X Factor In The Lana/Brie Situation?, And More|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=March 7, 2016|archive-date=October 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005201744/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100372&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> Their feud culminated at [[WrestleMania 32]] on April 3, where Jericho defeated Styles.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wortman|first=James|title=Chris Jericho def. AJ Styles|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/aj-styles-chris-jericho-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=April 3, 2016|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010185034/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/aj-styles-chris-jericho-results|url-status=live}}</ref> However, on the April 4 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho competed in a fatal-four-way match against Styles, [[Kevin Owens]] and [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]] to determine the No. 1 contender for the [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]] in a losing effort after being pinned by Styles, ending their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=4/4 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Report on post-WM32|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 11, 2016|date=April 5, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006032510/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The following week on ''Raw'', [[Dean Ambrose]] interrupted ''The Highlight Reel'', handing Jericho a note from [[Shane McMahon]] replacing the show with ''The Ambrose Asylum'', igniting a feud between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/11/april11rawresults/|title=4/11 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=April 11, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-date=April 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412055052/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/11/april11rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref> During this time, Jericho tweaked his gimmick. He became arrogant and childish while wearing expensive scarfs and calling everyone who appeased him "stupid idiots". At [[Payback (2016)|Payback]] on May 1, Jericho faced Ambrose in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/|title=5/1 WWE Payback Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=May 1, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 1, 2016|archive-date=June 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603032153/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/|url-status=live}}</ref> After attacking one another and Ambrose destroying Jericho's light-up ring jacket,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=5/9 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/09/omaharawmay9results/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=May 10, 2016|date=May 10, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006071118/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/09/omaharawmay9results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho was challenged by Ambrose to an [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel cages|Asylum match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2016)|Extreme Rules]] on May 22, where Ambrose again defeated Jericho after Jericho was thrown in a pile of thumbtacks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|title=Dean Ambrose def. Chris Jericho (Asylum Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/dean-ambrose-chris-jericho-asylum-match-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 22, 2016|archive-date=May 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531110001/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/dean-ambrose-chris-jericho-asylum-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 23 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho defeated [[Apollo Crews]] to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at the [[Money in the Bank (2016)|Money in the Bank]] pay-per-view on June 19,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-05-23/article/chris-jericho-def-apollo-crews-qualify-money-bank-ladder-match|title=Chris Jericho def. Apollo Crews to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match|work=WWE|first=Anthony|last=Benigno|date=May 23, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226192954/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-05-23/article/chris-jericho-def-apollo-crews-qualify-money-bank-ladder-match|url-status=live}}</ref> where Jericho was unsuccessful as the match was won by Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powers|first1=Kevin|title=Dean Ambrose won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/money-bank-ladder-match-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-date=June 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622051823/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/money-bank-ladder-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 19 at the [[2016 WWE draft]], Jericho was drafted to the Raw brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 19, 2016|archive-date=July 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Battleground (2016)|Battleground]] on July 24, Jericho hosted a ''Highlight Reel'' segment with the returning [[Randy Orton]], where he took an ''RKO'' from Orton after he insulted him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=7/24 WWE Battleground Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2016|archive-date=July 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727004908/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Jericho competed in a fatal four-way match to determine the number one contender for the newly created [[WWE Universal Championship]] at [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]] on August 21, but he was unsuccessful, as [[Roman Reigns]] won the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw highlights: July 25, 2016|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/july-25-2016|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 25, 2016|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226192955/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/july-25-2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== The List of Jericho (2016–2017) ====
[[File:Chris Jericho in September 2016 crop.jpg|thumb|Jericho at a WWE event in September 2016]]
At SummerSlam, Jericho and Kevin Owens defeated [[Enzo and Cass]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=Jeff|title=Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens def. Enzo Amore & Big Cass|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/enzo-amore-big-cass-vs-chris-jericho-kevin-owens-result|work=WWE|access-date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=August 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825073305/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/enzo-amore-big-cass-vs-chris-jericho-kevin-owens-result|url-status=live}}</ref> Both wrestlers began an alliance, allowing Owens to win the [[WWE Universal Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REVIEW 8/29: Ongoing coverage of fatal four-way for the WWE Universal Title|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 29, 2016|archive-date=January 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129210842/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jericho also started a new character, where he began a list called "The List of Jericho", where he wrote down the name of the person that bothered him and why. If someone annoyed Jericho, he would ask "you know what happens?" before shouting "you just made the list!" and writing the person's name down.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/19 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/19/sept19rawresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 19, 2016|archive-date=January 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111082520/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/19/sept19rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref> The List of Jericho soon became incredibly popular with the fans, with many critics describing Jericho and his list as "easily one of the best moments of ''Raw''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> broadcast".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ayomide|first1=Akinshilo|title=10 most delightful to watch WWE wrestlers of 2016|url=https://sports.naij.com/1079231-10-delightful-watch-wwe-wrestlers-2016.html|work=Naij.com|date=December 25, 2016|access-date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805105428/https://sports.naij.com/1079231-10-delightful-watch-wwe-wrestlers-2016.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During Owens' reign, Jericho assisted him to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|title=WWE CLASH OF CHAMPIONS LIVE RESULTS: KEVIN OWENS VS. SETH ROLLINS|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|work=Wrestling Observer|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016|archive-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009183007/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results|work=WWE|date=October 30, 2016|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-date=October 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085611/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 11/21/16 (Live from Toronto, fallout from WWE Survivor Series PPV on Sunday night)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/69715-wwe-raw-results-112116-live-toronto-fallout-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-sunday-night/|work=WrestleView|access-date=November 21, 2016|date=November 21, 2016|archive-date=November 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122161101/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/69715-wwe-raw-results-112116-live-toronto-fallout-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-sunday-night/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho also defeated [[Roman Reigns]] in a handicap match also involving Owens on the January 9 episode of ''Raw'' to win the WWE United States title,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW REPORT 1/9: Reigns vs. Owens & Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Foley's Performance Review, Undertaker "rumored" to appear|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/09/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-report-19-reigns-vs-owens-jericho-shawn-michaels-foleys-performance-review-undertaker-rumored-appear/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-date=January 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021457/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/09/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-report-19-reigns-vs-owens-jericho-shawn-michaels-foleys-performance-review-undertaker-rumored-appear/|url-status=live}}</ref> becoming [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#WWE|Grand Slam winner]] under the [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Current format|current format]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/new-grand-slam-winners|title=The new Grand Slam winners: The seven Superstars who have won every active championship|work=[[WWE]]|date=January 12, 2017|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=November 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102115711/https://www.wwe.com/article/new-grand-slam-winners|url-status=dead}}</ref> Due to interfering multiple times in Owens's matches, Jericho was suspended above the ring in a [[shark proof cage]] during Reigns's rematch at the [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]] pay-per-view event.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (Chris Jericho will be suspended in a shark cage above the ring)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns|work=WWE|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-date=August 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805144644/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns|url-status=live}}</ref> Owens nonetheless retained the championship after Braun Strowman, taking advantage of the added [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|no disqualification]] stipulation, interfered.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns (No Disqualification Match, with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=February 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201200455/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|url-status=live}}</ref> Also at the event, Jericho entered as the second entrant in the Royal Rumble match,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|last2=Taylor|first2=Scott|title=Randy Orton won the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612164645/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> lasting over an hour (thus breaking the record with a cumulative time of over five hours)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/p/wwe-royal-rumble-statistics-records.html|title=Royal Rumble Statistics and Facts|publisher=Smark Out Moment|access-date=April 26, 2023|archive-date=April 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426231801/https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/p/wwe-royal-rumble-statistics-records.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and being the third to last before being eliminated by Reigns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/article/2017-royal-rumble-statistics-entrants-eliminations|title=Full 2017 Royal Rumble Match statistics: entrants, eliminations, times and more|publisher=WWE.com|date=January 30, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2017|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330202027/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/article/2017-royal-rumble-statistics-entrants-eliminations|url-status=live}}</ref>
In February, a feud started between Jericho and Owens after Jericho accepted a Universal Championship challenge from Goldberg on Owens's behalf.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|work=WWE|date=February 6, 2017|access-date=February 6, 2017|archive-date=February 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 13 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho held a "Festival of Friendship" for Owens, who attacked Jericho, ending their alliance.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 13, 2017|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-213-las-vegas-festival-friendship-emmalinas-debut-fastlane-developments/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 2/13: Las Vegas Festival of Friendship, Emmalina's debut, Fastlane developments, more|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-date=February 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214182611/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-213-las-vegas-festival-friendship-emmalinas-debut-fastlane-developments/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/chris-jericho/article/chris-jericho-taken-to-medical-facility-during-raw|title=Chris Jericho taken to medical facility during Raw|date=February 13, 2017|author=WWE.com Staff|work=WWE|access-date=February 14, 2017|archive-date=February 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214095028/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/chris-jericho/article/chris-jericho-taken-to-medical-facility-during-raw|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho returned at [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]] on March 5, distracting Owens during his match with Goldberg and causing Owens to lose the Universal Championship, turning face again in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-results|title=Goldberg def. Kevin Owens to win the Universal Championship|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|work=WWE|date=March 5, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306154320/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/03/05/35-powells-wwe-fastlane-live-review-kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-Braun-Strowman-Bayley-vs-charlotte-raw-womens-championship-samoa-joe-vs-sam/|title=3/5 Powell's WWE Fastlane Live Review: Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman, Bayley vs. Charlotte for the Raw Women's Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn|last=Powell|date=March 5, 2017|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 5, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306134740/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/03/05/35-powells-wwe-fastlane-live-review-kevin-owens-vs-goldberg-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-bayley-vs-charlotte-raw-womens-championship-samoa-joe-vs-sam/|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to a match between Jericho and Owens at [[WrestleMania 33]], where Jericho lost the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens-results|title=Kevin Owens def. United States Champion Chris Jericho|last1=Clapp|first1=John|work=WWE|date=April 2, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017|archive-date=April 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403111434/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/chris-jericho-vs-kevin-owens-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-live-review-undertaker-vs-roman-reigns-Goldberg-vs-Brock-Lesnar-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-Shane-McMahon-Seth-Rollins-vs-triple-h/|title=Powell's WrestleMania 33 live review: Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns, Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon, Seth Rollins vs. Triple H in an unsanctioned match|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 2, 2017|date=April 2, 2017|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330181753/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-live-review-undertaker-vs-roman-reigns-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-shane-mcmahon-seth-rollins-vs-triple-h/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Payback (2017)|Payback]] on April 30, Jericho defeated Owens to regain the title and moved to the SmackDown brand,<ref name="Payback2017">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=4/30 Powell's WWE Payback Live Review: Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho for the U.S. Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins, Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt in a House of Horrors match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/30/430-powells-wwe-fastlane-live-review-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho-u-s-championship-samoa-joe-vs-seth-rollins-randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 30, 2017|access-date=April 30, 2017|archive-date=May 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501193649/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/30/430-powells-wwe-fastlane-live-review-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho-u-s-championship-samoa-joe-vs-seth-rollins-randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt/|url-status=live}}</ref> but lost it back to him two nights later on ''SmackDown Live''. Following the match, Owens attacked Jericho, who was carried out on a stretcher.<ref name="Smackdown05022017">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/02/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-52-jericho-joins-smackdown-shane-takes-belt-jinder-jinder-vs-sami/|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/2: Jericho joins Smackdown, Shane takes belt from Jinder, Jinder vs. Sami|date=May 2, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=May 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521133220/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/02/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-52-jericho-joins-smackdown-shane-takes-belt-jinder-jinder-vs-sami/|url-status=live}}</ref> Thus, Jericho was written off television so he could fulfill his commitments to tour with and promote his new album with Fozzy. Jericho made a surprise return at a house show in [[Singapore]] on June 28, where he lost to [[Kenta Kobayashi|Hideo Itami]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-singapore-live-results-chris-jericho-returns-against-hideo-itami-238221|title=WWE Singapore live results: Chris Jericho returns against Hideo Itami|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|author=F4W Staff|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924131156/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-singapore-live-results-chris-jericho-returns-against-hideo-itami-238221|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Final matches and departure (2017–2018) ====
On the July 25 episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Jericho participated in a triple threat match against Owens and Styles for the title in which Jericho was pinned by Styles.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 7/25/17 (Fallout from Battleground PPV)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/87115-wwe-smackdown-results-july-25-2017/|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 27, 2017|date=July 25, 2017|archive-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929035335/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/87115-wwe-smackdown-results-july-25-2017/|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 22, 2018, during the [[WWE Raw 25 Years|25th Anniversary of ''Raw'']], Jericho appeared backstage in a segment with [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]], putting him on The List of Jericho.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-25-results-recap-new-champion-austin-stuns-mcmahon-taker-too-sweet/|title=WWE Raw results, recap: New champion, Austin stuns McMahon, Taker, 'Too Sweet'|author=Brian Campbell|work=CBS Sports|publisher=[[CBS]]|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=January 23, 2018|archive-date=January 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124195540/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-25-results-recap-new-champion-austin-stuns-mcmahon-taker-too-sweet/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble|Greatest Royal Rumble]] on April 27, Jericho was the final entrant in the 50-man [[Royal Rumble#Match|Royal Rumble match]], eliminating [[Shelton Benjamin]] before being eliminated by the eventual winner [[Braun Strowman]]. This event marked Jericho's final in-ring appearance with WWE to date.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review: 50-man Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns in a cage match for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, John Cena vs. Triple H, Undertaker vs. Rusev in a casket match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/27/powells-wwe-greatest-royal-rumble-live-review-50-man-royal-rumble-match-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-ww/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 27, 2018|date=April 27, 2018|archive-date=April 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427194921/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/27/powells-wwe-greatest-royal-rumble-live-review-50-man-royal-rumble-match-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-ww/|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, during an interview for the Mature Audiences Mayhem Podcast, Jericho explained that an incident occurred that made him finalize a decision to leave WWE. Even though Jericho was with the WWE for 15 years, at [[WrestleMania 33]] in 2017,<ref name="themix">{{cite web|url=https://www.themix.net/2019/09/chris-jericho-reveals-why-he-quit-wwe-serious-raw-improvements/|title=Chris Jericho Reveals Why He Quit WWE + Serious Raw Improvements|website=www.themix.net|date=September 17, 2019|access-date=June 28, 2020}}</ref> the match between Jericho and Kevin Owens (an established feud) was marked as second place on the WrestleMania match card for the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]]. The decision, made by Vince McMahon, prompted Jericho to seek work elsewhere.<ref name="themix"/>
==== Cameo (2022) ====
On the June 27, 2022 episode of ''Raw'', Jericho made an appearance via video message to congratulate John Cena on his career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-aew-bryan-danielson-paul-wight-john-cena-video-message/|title=Three AEW Stars Appeared on This Week's WWE Raw to Congratulate John Cena (Update)|website=WWE|date=June 28, 2022 |accessdate=April 6, 2023|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226194736/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-aew-bryan-danielson-paul-wight-john-cena-video-message/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Return to NJPW (2017–2020) ===
On November 5, 2017, Jericho returned to NJPW in a pre-taped vignette, challenging [[Kenny Omega]] to a match at [[Wrestle Kingdom 12|Wrestle Kingdom 12 in Tokyo Dome]] for Omega's [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kota-ibushi-245736 | title=NJPW Power Struggle live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=November 5, 2017 | access-date=November 5, 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | archive-date=November 7, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030634/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kota-ibushi-245736 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/five-more-title-matches-confirmed-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-245811 | title=Five more title matches confirmed for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=November 6, 2017 | access-date=November 6, 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | archive-date=November 7, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107015547/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/five-more-title-matches-confirmed-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-245811 | url-status=live }}</ref> The match, dubbed "Alpha vs. Omega", was Jericho's first match outside of [[WWE]] since he left WCW in July 1999.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113357/chris-jericho-vs-kenny-omega-set-for-new-japan-tokyo-dome.html?p=1 | title=Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega set for New Japan Tokyo Dome | last1=Johnson | first1=Mike | last2=Crockett | first2=Paul | date=November 5, 2017 | access-date=November 5, 2017 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider | archive-date=November 7, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031456/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113357/chris-jericho-vs-kenny-omega-set-for-new-japan-tokyo-dome.html?p=1 | url-status=live }}</ref> Journalist [[Dave Meltzer]] wrote that Jericho's WWE contract had expired and that he was a "free agent".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|title=For those asking about Jericho at WK 12, his WWE contract expired, he's a free agent.|url=https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/927269887143112704|access-date=November 10, 2017|archive-date=January 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120193833/https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/927269887143112704|url-status=live}}</ref> NJPW also referred to Jericho as a free agent.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/121351 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171106073622/http://www.njpw.co.jp/121351 | script-title=ja:【1.4東京ドーム第2弾カード！】ケニーvsジェリコが正式決定！ 棚橋vsジェイ！ ジュニア4Way戦！ RPG 3Kvsヤングバックス！ Cody vs飯伏も電撃決定！ | archive-date=November 6, 2017 | date=November 6, 2017 | access-date=November 13, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref> In contrast, the ''[[Tokyo Sports]]'' newspaper described an anonymous NJPW official saying that Jericho is still under contract with WWE, and that WWE chairman Vince McMahon had given him permission to wrestle this match in NJPW.<ref>{{cite web|title=【新日本】１・４東京ドームでケニー対クリス・ジェリコ電撃決定！|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/819421/|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|access-date=November 10, 2017|language=ja|archive-date=November 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112212518/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/819421/|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the event, Jericho was defeated by Omega. It was later revealed that the match was awarded a [[List of professional wrestling matches rated 5 or more stars by Dave Meltzer|five-star rating]] from Dave Meltzer of the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''. This was the first of his career.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-live-results-okada-naito-omega-jericho-249171 | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 live results: Okada-Naito, Omega-Jericho | last=Renner | first=Ethan | date=January 3, 2018 | access-date=January 4, 2018 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | archive-date=January 5, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105051650/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-live-results-okada-naito-omega-jericho-249171 | url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Jericho attacks Naito, NJPW, 2018.webm |thumbtime=96 |thumb |upright=1.09|alt=Chris Jericho ambushes and assaults Tetsuya Naito in NJPW in 2018 |At [[Wrestling Dontaku 2018]], Jericho ambushed and assaulted [[Tetsuya Naito]].]]
Jericho's next feud was against [[Tetsuya Naito]], defeating him at [[Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall]] to win the [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/136640?showCards=1|title=保険見直し本舗Presents DOMINION 6.9 in OSAKA-JO HALL|website=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-date=May 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508182626/http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/136640?showCards=1|url-status=live}}</ref> After retaining the title against Evil at [[Power Struggle (2018)|Power Struggle]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-results-chris-jericho-vs-evil-269346|title=NJPW Power Struggle results: Chris Jericho vs. EVIL|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=November 3, 2018|access-date=November 5, 2018|first=Ethan|last=Renner|archive-date=May 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524183120/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-results-chris-jericho-vs-evil-269346|url-status=live}}</ref> he lost it against Naito at [[Wrestle Kingdom 13]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/04/1-4-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-13-results-kenny-omega-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-chris-jericho-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-intercontinental-championship-cody-vs/|title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 results: Kenny Omega vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, Cody vs. Juice Robinson for the IWGP U.S. Championship|author=Jason Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-date=January 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104124223/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/04/1-4-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-13-results-kenny-omega-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-chris-jericho-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-intercontinental-championship-cody-vs/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jericho's last matches with NJPW were at [[Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall (2019)|Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall]], being defeated by [[Kazuchika Okada]] for the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-chris-jericho-285606|title=NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs Chris Jericho|date=June 9, 2019|access-date=June 11, 2019|first=Ethan|last=Renner|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=September 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922174153/https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-chris-jericho-285606|url-status=live}}</ref> and at [[Wrestle Kingdom 14]], where he defeated [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|title=2020.01.05 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME night 2|publisher=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|date=January 5, 2020|access-date=January 5, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127232609/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Return to the independent circuit (2018–2019, 2023–present) ===
On September 1, 2018, Jericho (disguised as [[Pentagón Jr.|Penta El Zero]]) appeared at the [[All In (professional wrestling event)|All In]] show promoted by Cody and The Young Bucks, where he attacked [[Kenny Omega]] following Omega's victory over Penta to promote his upcoming Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moore |first=John |title=Moore's All in live review: Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr., Nick Aldis vs. Cody for the NWA Championship, Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio, Fenix, Bandido, Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll, Christopher Daniels vs. Stephen Amell |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=September 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902011951/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |archive-date=September 2, 2018 |url-status=dead |date=September 2018 }}</ref>
In October 2018, Jericho organized Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea, a series of professional wrestling matches originating from Jericho's cruise ship, which embarked from [[Miami, Florida]] and featured wrestlers from [[Ring of Honor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-chris-jericho-rock-wrestling-rager-sea-review/|title=Csonka's Chris Jericho Rock & Wrestling Rager at Sea Review|website=411Mania|access-date=November 6, 2018|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306083946/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-chris-jericho-rock-wrestling-rager-sea-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On May 3, 2019, Jericho appeared at a Southern Honor Wrestling event, where he was attacked by Kenny Omega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jericho-indie-event-omega-video/#.XM2iuo5KjIU|title=Chris Jericho Popped Up at an Indie Event And Got Attacked By Kenny Omega (VIDEO)|work=Pro Wrestling Sheet|author=Ryan Satin|date=May 3, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2019|author-link=Ryan Satin|archive-date=May 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504081853/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jericho-indie-event-omega-video/#.XM2iuo5KjIU|url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 8, 2023, Jericho made his debut for [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG), as part of [[Battle of Los Angeles (2023)|PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2023]] night 2, where he teamed with the [[Jericho Appreciation Society]] ([[Daniel Garcia (wrestler)|Daniel Garcia]], [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Angelo Parker]], [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Matt Menard]] and [[Sammy Guevara]]) to defeat the team of [[Jonathan Gresham]], Kevin Blackwood, Michael Oku, [[Evil Uno|Player Uno]], and [[SB Kento]] in a [[ten-man tag team match]].<ref name="f4wn2">{{cite web |author1=[[Dave Meltzer]] |date=January 9, 2023 |title=PWG Battle of Los Angeles night two results: A winner is crowned |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/indies/pwg-battle-of-los-angeles-night-two-results-a-winner-is-crowned |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109065904/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/indies/pwg-battle-of-los-angeles-night-two-results-a-winner-is-crowned |archive-date=January 9, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|WON / F4W]]}}</ref> On August 26, 2023, Jericho made his surprise debut for [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]] (RevPro) at [[RevPro 11th Anniversary Show]] by attacking [[Will Ospreay]] ahead of their match at [[All In (2023)|All In]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=2023-08-26 |title=Chris Jericho attacks Will Ospreay at RevPro's 11th anniversary event |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/chris-jericho-attacks-will-ospreay-at-revpros-11th-anniversary-event |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108141624/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/chris-jericho-attacks-will-ospreay-at-revpros-11th-anniversary-event |archive-date=November 8, 2023 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results |language=en}}</ref> On December 3, 2023, Jericho made a surprise appearance at Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Applegate |first=Colby |date=2023-12-03 |title=Video: AEW's Chris Jericho Makes Surprise Appearance At Vietnamese Pro Wrestling Show |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1461248/aew-chris-jericho-surprise-appearance-vietnam-pro-wrestling/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215212259/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1461248/aew-chris-jericho-surprise-appearance-vietnam-pro-wrestling/ |archive-date=December 15, 2023 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2019–present) ===
==== The Inner Circle (2019–2021) ====
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[[File:Inner Circle Oct 2019.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Jericho delivering a message to the crowd during AEW Dynamite in front of the newly formed Inner Circle faction in October 2019]]
On January 8, 2019, Jericho made a surprise appearance at a media event organized by the upstart [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) promotion. Shortly afterwards, Jericho was filmed signing a full-time performers three-year contract with AEW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-chris-jericho-s-aew-contract-three-years-can-still-work-njpw-not-wwe|title=Report: Chris Jericho's AEW Contract Is For Three Years; Can Still Work For NJPW But Not WWE|website=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=January 11, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226201306/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-chris-jericho-s-aew-contract-three-years-can-still-work-njpw-not-wwe|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho defeated [[Kenny Omega]] at the promotion's inaugural event [[Double or Nothing (2019)|Double or Nothing]] on May 25,<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 25, 2019|date=May 25, 2019|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525234651/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to defeat [[Adam Page]] at [[All Out (2019)|All Out]] on August 31 to become the inaugural [[AEW World Championship|AEW World Champion]].<ref name="All Out">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page to become the first AEW Champion, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shawn Spears, Kenny Omega vs. Pac|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831223149/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the premiere episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]'' on October 2, Jericho allied himself with [[Sammy Guevara]], [[Jake Hager]], [[Santana and Ortiz]],<ref>{{cite web|title=AEW Dynamite results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley returns, Jack Hager debuts in first TNT episode|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 3, 2019|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209171724/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/|url-status=live}}</ref> creating a stable that would be known as [[The Inner Circle (professional wrestling)|The Inner Circle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/09/10-09-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-hangman-page-and-dustin-rhodes-jon-moxley-vs-shawn-spears-the-young-bucks-vs-private-party-in-an-a/|title=10/09 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara vs. Hangman Page and Dustin Rhodes, Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears, The Young Bucks vs. Private Party in an AEW Tag Title tournament match, Riho and Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestly and Emi Sakura|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|access-date=October 10, 2019|date=October 9, 2019|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021103515/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/09/10-09-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-hangman-page-and-dustin-rhodes-jon-moxley-vs-shawn-spears-the-young-bucks-vs-private-party-in-an-a/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho would make successful title defences against [[Darby Allin]] on the October 16 episode of ''Dynamite'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-10-16-19|title=AEW Dynamite Results 10/16/19|work=allelitewrestling.com|date=October 16, 2019|access-date=October 19, 2019|archive-date=December 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201183250/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-10-16-19|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Cody Rhodes|Cody]] at [[Full Gear (2019)|Full Gear]] on November 9,<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/85089-chris-jericho-retiene-el-campeonato-mundial-de-aew-en-full-gear| title=AEW Full Gear: Chris Jericho derrota a Cody gracias a MJF y se mantiene como titular máximo de la empresa| work=Solowrestling| date=November 10, 2019| access-date=November 11, 2019| archive-date=November 11, 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111235249/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/85089-chris-jericho-retiene-el-campeonato-mundial-de-aew-en-full-gear| url-status=live| author1=Solowrestling}}</ref> and [[Scorpio Sky]] on the [[Thanksgiving Eve Dynamite (2019)|Thanksgiving Eve]] [[List of AEW Dynamite special episodes|special episode]] on November 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-november-27-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results November 27, 2019|work=allelitewrestling.com|author=AEW Staff|date=November 27, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019|archive-date=December 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022651/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-november-27-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, Jericho started a feud with [[Jon Moxley]] where he tried to convince Moxley to join the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-11-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results December 11, 2019|work=www.allelitewrestling.com|date=December 11, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202527/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-11-2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-18-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results December 18, 2019|work=www.allelitewrestling.com|date=December 18, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125131653/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-18-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Revolution (2020)|Revolution]] on February 29, 2020, Jericho lost the title to Moxley.<ref name="Revolution">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. MJF, Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=February 29, 2020|access-date=February 29, 2020|archive-date=February 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229230552/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/|url-status=live}}</ref>
After losing the championship, Jericho and The Inner Circle began a feud with [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]] (Adam Page, Cody, Kenny Omega and [[The Young Bucks]]).<ref name="Dynamite03112020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/11/3-11-aew-dynamite-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-and-a-mystery-partner-vs-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-cody-vs-ortiz-mjf-the-butcher-and-the-blade-vs-jurassic-express/|title=3/11 AEW Dynamite TV results: Powell's live review of Hangman Page and a mystery partner vs. Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara, Cody vs. Ortiz, MJF, The Butcher, and The Blade vs. Jurassic Express, "Death Triangle" Pac, Pentagon, and Fenix vs. Private Party and Joey Janela|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=March 11, 2020|access-date=March 11, 2020|archive-date=March 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319071116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/11/3-11-aew-dynamite-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-and-a-mystery-partner-vs-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-cody-vs-ortiz-mjf-the-butcher-and-the-blade-vs-jurassic-express/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Double or Nothing (2020)|Double or Nothing]] on May 23, The Inner Circle were defeated by Page, Omega, The Young Bucks and [[Matt Hardy]] in a [[Stadium Stampede match]].<ref name="DoN2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Lance Archer to become the first TNT Champion (Mike Tyson presents the belt), Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW Championship, The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 23, 2020|access-date=May 23, 2020|archive-date=May 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526084416/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho next began a rivalry with [[Orange Cassidy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-titles-tnt-championship-line-313481|title=AEW Dynamite live results: Tag titles, TNT Championship on the line|work=Figure Four Online|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=June 17, 2020|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615172137/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-titles-tnt-championship-line-313481|url-status=live}}</ref> with Jericho defeating him on the [[Fyter Fest (2020)|Fyter Fest]] episode of ''Dynamite'' on July 8,<ref name=FFNight2>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-fyter-fest-night-two-with-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-private-party-for-the-aew-tag-titles-chris-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-ftr-and-the-young/|title=7/8 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Fyter Fest night two with Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Private Party for the AEW Tag Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, FTR and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, The Butcher, and The Blade, Lance Archer vs. Joey Janela July 8, 2020|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=July 8, 2020|access-date=July 8, 2020|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518112309/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-fyter-fest-night-two-with-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-private-party-for-the-aew-tag-titles-chris-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-ftr-and-the-young/|url-status=live}}</ref> but losing a rematch on the August 12 episode of ''Dynamite''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/08/12/8-12-aew-dynamite-tv-report-cody-vs-scorpio-sky-for-tnt-title-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-page-omega-vs-jurassic-express-for-tag-titles-tag-team-appreciation-night/|title=8/12 AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT: Keller's report Cody vs. Sky for TNT Title, Jericho vs. Cassidy, Page & Omega vs. Jurassic Express, Tag Team Appreciation night|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.|date=August 12, 2020|access-date=August 14, 2020|archive-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117040943/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/08/12/8-12-aew-dynamite-tv-report-cody-vs-scorpio-sky-for-tnt-title-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-page-omega-vs-jurassic-express-for-tag-titles-tag-team-appreciation-night/|url-status=live}}</ref> The two faced once again at [[All Out (2020)|All Out]] on September 5, in a [[Mimosa Mayhem match]], which Jericho lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-all-out-2020-mimosa-mayhem-orange-cassidy-vs-chris-jericho-result|title=AEW All Out 2020 - Mimosa Mayhem: Orange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho Result|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=September 5, 2020|access-date=September 6, 2020|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513121423/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-all-out-2020-mimosa-mayhem-orange-cassidy-vs-chris-jericho-result|url-status=live}}</ref>
Beginning in October, Jericho began a feud with [[Maxwell Jacob Friedman|MJF]], who requested to join the Inner Circle, despite disapproval from Sammy Guevara, Santana and Ortiz.<ref name="Dynamite10282020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/28/10-28-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-orange-cassidy-in-a-lumberjack-match-for-the-tnt-championship-hangman-page-vs-wardlow-and-kenny-omega-vs-penta-el-0m-in-eliminator-tou/|title=10/28 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Orange Cassidy in a lumberjack match for the TNT Championship, Hangman Page vs. Wardlow, and Kenny Omega vs. Penta El 0M in eliminator tournament semifinal matches, Serena Deeb vs. Leyla Hirsch for the NWA Women's Title, Eddie Kingston vs. Matt Sydal|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=November 1, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101024344/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/28/10-28-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-orange-cassidy-in-a-lumberjack-match-for-the-tnt-championship-hangman-page-vs-wardlow-and-kenny-omega-vs-penta-el-0m-in-eliminator-tou/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=jerichomjf>{{cite news|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/aew-eric-bischoff-returns-aew-dynamite-chris-jericho-mjf-full-gear-inner-circle/|title=Eric Bischoff Returns to AEW Dynamite, Sets Up New Match at AEW Full Gear|first=Connor|last=Casey|publisher=Comic Book.com|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=October 28, 2020|archive-date=December 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206021331/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/aew-eric-bischoff-returns-aew-dynamite-chris-jericho-mjf-full-gear-inner-circle/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/chris-jericho-vs-mjf-announced-aew-full-gear-323816|title=Chris Jericho vs. MJF announced for AEW Full Gear|work=[[Figure Four Online]]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101124123/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/chris-jericho-vs-mjf-announced-aew-full-gear-323816|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho and MJF wrestled in a match at the [[Full Gear (2020)|Full Gear]] event on November 7, which MJF won, thus allowing him to join the Inner Circle.<ref name="FG2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an I Quit match for the AEW Championship, FTR vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Title, Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page in the eliminator tournament finals|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/07/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-eddie-kingston-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-aew-championship-ftr-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-darby-allin-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 7, 2020|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108010217/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/07/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-eddie-kingston-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-aew-championship-ftr-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-darby-allin-for-the/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the [[AEW Beach Break|Beach Break]] episode of ''Dynamite'' on February 3, 2021, Jericho and MJF won a tag team battle royal to become the number one contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at the [[Revolution (2021)|Revolution]] event on March 7 against The Young Bucks, which they were unsuccessful in winning.<ref name="Beach Break">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/03/2-3-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-pac-and-rey-fenix-vs-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-aew-tag-titles-lance-archer-vs-eddie/|title=2/3 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley, Pac, and Rey Fenix vs. Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson, Battle Royal for a shot at the AEW Tag Titles, Lance Archer vs. Eddie Kingston in a Lumberjack Match, Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford wedding|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=February 3, 2021|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204010015/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/03/2-3-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-pac-and-rey-fenix-vs-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-aew-tag-titles-lance-archer-vs-eddie/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Revolution21">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW Championship, Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho and MJF for the AEW Tag Titles, surprise debut, Face of the Revolution ladder match for a TNT Title shot|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 7, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2021|archive-date=May 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511114843/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the March 10 episode of ''Dynamite'', MJF betrayed and left The Inner Circle after revealing he had been secretly plotting against them and building his own stable, [[The Pinnacle (professional wrestling)|The Pinnacle]]—consisting of [[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]], [[Shawn Spears]] and [[FTR (professional wrestling)|FTR]] ([[Cash Wheeler]] and [[Dax Harwood]]) turning the Inner Circle [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]].<ref name="Dynamite03102021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/10/3-10-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-title-rey-fenix-vs-matt-jackson-christian-cages-first-comments-ethan-page-vs-lee-johnson-the-inner/|title=3/10 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Darby Allin vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Title, Rey Fenix vs. Matt Jackson, Christian Cage's first comments, Ethan Page vs. Lee Johnson, The Inner Circle's War Council, AEW Revolution fallout|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=March 10, 2021|access-date=March 11, 2021|archive-date=November 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116211933/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/10/3-10-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-title-rey-fenix-vs-matt-jackson-christian-cages-first-comments-ethan-page-vs-lee-johnson-the-inner/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the [[AEW Blood and Guts|Blood and Guts]] episode of ''Dynamite'' on May 5, The Inner Circle lost to The Pinnacle in the inaugural [[Blood and Guts match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/05/5-5-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-inner-circle-vs-the-pinnacle-in-a-blood-and-guts-match-cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-scu-vs-jurassic-express-vs-the-acclaimed-vs-varsity-blo/|title=5/5 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of The Inner Circle vs. The Pinnacle in a Blood and Guts match, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall, SCU vs. Jurassic Express vs. The Acclaimed vs. Varsity Blonds in a four-way for a shot at the AEW Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=May 5, 2021|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324202458/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/05/5-5-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-inner-circle-vs-the-pinnacle-in-a-blood-and-guts-match-cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-scu-vs-jurassic-express-vs-the-acclaimed-vs-varsity-blo/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in the main event of [[Double or Nothing (2021)|Double or Nothing]] on May 30, The Inner Circle defeated The Pinnacle in a Stadium Stampede match, after Sammy Guevara pinned Shawn Spears.<ref name="DoN2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=May 30, 2021|archive-date=May 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530233917/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho then began pursuing another match with MJF, who stated that he would first have to defeat a gauntlet of opponents selected by MJF, in a series dubbed the "Labors of Jericho".<ref name="Road Rager">{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |title=7/7 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of The Young Bucks vs. Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo in a Street Fight for the AEW Tag Titles, Andrade El Idolo vs. Matt Sydal, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in a strap match, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager vs. FTR and Wardlow |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/07/7-7-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-eddie-kingston-and-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-a-street-fight-for-the-aew-tag-titles-andrade-el-idolo-vs-matt-sydal-cody/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=July 9, 2021 |date=July 7, 2021 |archive-date=July 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707233823/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/07/7-7-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-eddie-kingston-and-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-a-street-fight-for-the-aew-tag-titles-andrade-el-idolo-vs-matt-sydal-cody/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Jericho would defeat each of MJF's handpicked opponents ([[Shawn Spears]], [[Nick Gage]], [[Juventud Guerrera]] and [[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]]) and faced MJF in the final labor on the August 18 episode of ''Dynamite'', but he was defeated.<ref name="Dynamite08182021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/18/8-18-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-mjf-the-young-bucks-vs-jungle-boy-and-luchasaurus-for-the-aew-tag-titles-darby-allin-and-sting-vs-2-0-matt-lee-and-j/|title=8/18 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. MJF, The Young Bucks vs. Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus for the AEW Tag Titles, Darby Allin and Sting vs. "2.0" Matt Lee and Jeff Parker in a Texas Tornado match, Ricky Starks vs. Brian Cage, Thunder Rosa vs. Penelope Ford|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=August 18, 2021|access-date=August 18, 2021|archive-date=August 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819000635/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/18/8-18-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-mjf-the-young-bucks-vs-jungle-boy-and-luchasaurus-for-the-aew-tag-titles-darby-allin-and-sting-vs-2-0-matt-lee-and-j/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho demanded one more match, stipulating that if he lost, he would retire from in-ring competition, which MJF accepted.<ref name="Dynamite08252021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/25/8-25-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cm-punks-first-appearance-on-aew-dynamite-varsity-blonds-vs-lucha-brothers-in-an-aew-tag-title-eliminator-tournament-match-chris-jericho-addre/|title=8/25 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of CM Punk's first appearance on AEW Dynamite, Varsity Blonds vs. Lucha Brothers in an AEW Tag Title Eliminator tournament match, Chris Jericho addresses his future, Jamie Hayter vs. Red Velvet, Orange Cassidy vs. Matt Hardy, Malakai Black vs. Brock Anderson|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=August 25, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021|archive-date=August 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826015357/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/25/8-25-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cm-punks-first-appearance-on-aew-dynamite-varsity-blonds-vs-lucha-brothers-in-an-aew-tag-title-eliminator-tournament-match-chris-jericho-addre/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[All Out (2021)|All Out]] on September 5, Jericho defeated MJF to maintain his career and end their feud.<ref name="All Out2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of CM Punk vs. Darby Allin, The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Bros in a cage match for the AEW Tag Titles, Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage for the AEW Title, Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. MJF|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-darby-allin-the-young-bucks-vs-the-lucha-bros-in-a-cage-match-for-the-aew-tag-titles-kenny-omega-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-title-brit/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=September 5, 2021|archive-date=September 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905224708/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-darby-allin-the-young-bucks-vs-the-lucha-bros-in-a-cage-match-for-the-aew-tag-titles-kenny-omega-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-title-brit/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Following All Out, The Inner Circle started a rivalry with [[Men of the Year]] ([[Ethan Page]] and [[Scorpio Sky]]), and their ally, [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) coach Dan Lambert.<ref name="Dynamite10152021">{{cite news |last1=Klyn |first1=Parker |title=AEW Dynamite live results: Adam Cole's AEW in-ring debut |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-adam-coles-aew-ring-debut-353476 |access-date=September 16, 2021 |work=f4wonline.com |date=September 15, 2021 |archive-date=September 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916003451/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-adam-coles-aew-ring-debut-353476 |url-status=live }}</ref> Lambert also brought in members of his MMA team [[American Top Team]] (ATT) to oppose The Inner Circle, including former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champions]] [[Andrei Arlovski]] and [[Junior dos Santos]].<ref name="Dynamite10152021"/> At the [[Full Gear (2021)|Full Gear]] event on November 13, The Inner Circle defeated Men of the Year and ATT in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Street Fight|Minneapolis Street Fight]].<ref name="FG2021">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=AEW Full Gear results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament finals, Penta and Rey Fenix vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Britt Baker vs. Tay Conti for the AEW Women's Title, Darby Allin vs. MJF|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/13/aew-full-gear-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew-world-championship-bryan-danielson-vs-miro-in-the-eliminator-tournament-finals-penta-and-rey-fenix-vs-ftr/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 13, 2021|access-date=November 13, 2021|archive-date=November 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115004033/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/13/aew-full-gear-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew-world-championship-bryan-danielson-vs-miro-in-the-eliminator-tournament-finals-penta-and-rey-fenix-vs-ftr/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Jericho Appreciation Society (2022–2023) ====
{{Main|Jericho Appreciation Society}}
[[Image:Chris Jericho - Forbidden Door (AEW x NJPW) (52291670982).jpg|thumb|upright|Jericho during [[Forbidden Door (2022)|AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2022]]]]
At [[Revolution (2022)|Revolution]] on March 6, 2022, Jericho was defeated by [[Eddie Kingston]]. After the match, Jericho refused to shake Kingston's hand. On the March 9 episode of ''Dynamite'', Jericho turned heel by attacking Kingston and the team of Santana and Ortiz with a help of [[2point0|2.0]] and [[Daniel Garcia (wrestler)|Daniel Garcia]], ending the Inner Circle. At [[Double or Nothing (2022)|Double or Nothing]] on May 29, The [[Jericho Appreciation Society]] defeated the [[Blackpool Combat Club]] ([[Jon Moxley]] and [[Bryan Danielson]]), Eddie Kingston, Santana and Ortiz in an Anarchy in the Arena match. At [[Blood & Guts (2022)|Blood & Guts]] on June 29, The Jericho Appreciation Society were defeated by Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, [[Wheeler Yuta]] and [[Claudio Castagnoli]]), Eddie Kingston, Santana and Ortiz in a [[Blood and Guts match]]. At [[Fyter Fest (2022)|Fyter Fest]] on July 20, Jericho defeated Kingston in a [[Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch|Barbed Wire Deathmatch]] to end their feud. The Jericho Appreciation Society and Blackpool Combat Club feud continued through 2022 and saw the return of Jericho's Lionheart persona in matches with Moxley and Danielson. At ''[[AEW Grand Slam (2022)|Dynamite: Grand Slam]]'' on September 21, Jericho defeated Claudio Castagnoli to win the [[ROH World Championship]] for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2022/9/21/23366079/chris-jericho-win-roh-world-championship-claudio-castagnoli-video-gif-cheat-aew-dynamitegrand-slam|title=A dishonorable Chris Jericho wins the Ring of Honor World title|work=Cageside Seats|author=Sean Reuter|date=September 21, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922054639/https://www.cagesideseats.com/platform/amp/aew/2022/9/21/23366079/chris-jericho-win-roh-world-championship-claudio-castagnoli-video-gif-cheat-aew-dynamitegrand-slam|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 18, it was revealed that Jericho had signed a contract extension with AEW through December 2025. With this extension, Jericho received new roles as a [[Road Agent (professional wrestling)|coach]] and creative consultant, in addition to performing for AEW as an in-ring wrestler.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/chris-jericho-signs-extension-with-aew|title=CHRIS JERICHO SIGNS EXTENSION WITH AEW THROUGH 2025,INCREASING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES|work=All Elite Wrestling|date=October 18, 2022|access-date=October 18, 2022|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018161208/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/chris-jericho-signs-extension-with-aew|url-status=live}}</ref> During his reign as ROH World Champion, Jericho referred to himself as "The Ocho" (as it marked his eighth overall world championship) and successfully defended the title against many former ROH champions, such as [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]], whom he defeated at [[Title Tuesday (2022)|Title Tuesday]], [[Colt Cabana]], [[Tomohiro Ishii]], whom he defeated on the [[Thanksgiving Eve Dynamite (2022)|Thanksgiving Eve]] episode of ''Dynamite'' on November 23, and [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/colt-cabana-answers-chris-jerichos-roh-world-title-open-challenge-jericho-retains/ | title=Colt Cabana Answers Chris Jericho's ROH World Title Open Challenge, Jericho Retains | date=November 3, 2022 | access-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211150806/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/colt-cabana-answers-chris-jerichos-roh-world-title-open-challenge-jericho-retains/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/chris-jericho-vs-tomohiro-ishii-roh-title-match-set-for-aew-dynamite | title=Chris Jericho vs. Tomohiro Ishii ROH title match set for AEW Dynamite | newspaper=Won/F4W - Wwe News, Pro Wrestling News, Wwe Results, Aew News, Aew Results | date=November 19, 2022 | access-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211150805/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/chris-jericho-vs-tomohiro-ishii-roh-title-match-set-for-aew-dynamite | url-status=live }}</ref> At [[Final Battle (2022)|Final Battle]] on December 10, Jericho lost the ROH World Championship back to Castagnoli, ending his reign at 80 days.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/results/roh-final-battle-live-results-jericho-vs-castagnoli-ftr-vs-briscoes-iii | title=ROH Final Battle live results: Jericho vs. Castagnoli, FTR vs. Briscoes III | newspaper=Won/F4W - Wwe News, Pro Wrestling News, Wwe Results, Aew News, Aew Results | date=December 10, 2022 | access-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-date=December 11, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211150805/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/results/roh-final-battle-live-results-jericho-vs-castagnoli-ftr-vs-briscoes-iii | url-status=live }}</ref>
Going into 2023, Jericho began a feud with [[Ricky Starks]]. The feud cultimated at [[AEW Revolution (2023)|Revolution]] on March 5, where Jericho was defeated by Starks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-03-05 |title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Bryan Danielson in an Iron Man match for the AEW World Championship, Jamie Hayter vs. Saraya vs. Ruby Soho in a three-way for the AEW Women's Title, Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death match, Samoa Joe vs. Wardlow for the TNT Title, The Elite vs. House of Black for the AEW Trios Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/05/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-bryan-danielson-in-an-iron-man-match-for-the-aew-world-championship-jamie-hayter-vs-saraya-vs-ruby-soho-in-a-three-way-for-the-aew-womens/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> After losing to Starks, Jericho began a feud with [[Adam Cole]], which cultimated at [[Double or Nothing (2023)|Double or Nothing]] on May 28, where Jericho was defeated by Cole in an [[unsanctioned match]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-05-29 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara in a four-way for the AEW World Championship, The Elite vs. BCC in Anarchy in the Arena, Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Title, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/28/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-darby-allin-vs-jack-perry-vs-sammy-guevara-in-a-four-way-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-elite-vs-bcc-in-anarchy-in-the-arena-ja/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the August 9 episode of ''Dynamite,'' all members except Sammy Guevera, of the Jericho Appreciation Society walked out on Jericho due to his association with [[Don Callis]], effectively disbanding the stable.
==== Feud with The Don Callis Family (2023–2024) ====
Jericho was able to maintain his alliance with Guevara, reforming their tag team known as "Le Sex Gods". At [[All In: London (2023)|All In: London]] on August 27, Jericho was defeated by [[Will Ospreay]]. After the match, Jericho shoved Guevara away. On the ''Dynamite'' edition of [[AEW Grand Slam (2023)|Grand Slam]], Jericho defeated Guevara, but when Jericho tried to show respect, Guevara hit him with a low blow and joined [[The Don Callis Family]], turning Jericho face in the process. On the ''Rampage'' edition of Grand Slam, Jericho tried to attack The Don Callis Family, only to be outnumbered and saved by [[Kenny Omega]]. Jericho and Omega then formed a tag team known as "The Golden Jets" to take out The Don Callis Family. At [[WrestleDream (2023)|WrestleDream]] on October 1, The Golden Jets with [[Kota Ibushi]] were defeated by The Don Callis Family (Ospreay, Guevera, and [[Konosuke Takeshita]]). At [[Full Gear (2023)|Full Gear]] on November 18, The Golden Jets defeated [[The Young Bucks]] to earn a shot at the [[AEW World Tag Team Championship]]s. In December, Omega was diagnosed with [[diverticulitis]] and would be forced to take time off, effectively ending The Golden Jets. On the December 27 edition of ''Dynamite'', Jericho came to Guevara's aid from a Don Callis Family attack and reunited Le Sex Gods. At [[Worlds End (2023)|Worlds End]] on December 30, Le Sex Gods teamed with [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] and [[Darby Allin]] to defeat The Don Callis Family (Takeshita and [[Powerhouse Hobbs]]), [[Ricky Starks]], and [[W. Morrissey|Big Bill]].
On January 13, 2024, at ''[[Battle of the Belts IX]]'', Le Sex Gods unsuccessfully challenged Starks and Bill for the AEW World Tag Team Championships due to interference from Hobbs and Takeshita. On the February 7 episode of ''Dynamite'', Jericho was defeated by Takeshita, ending a near six-month feud with The Don Callis Family. In February, Jericho revived his "Lionheart" persona.
==== The Learning Tree (2024–2025) ====
{{main|The Learning Tree (professional wrestling)|l1=The Learning Tree}}
Starting in March, Jericho attempted to form a mentor-student relationship with [[Hook (wrestler)|Hook]], however, Jericho was rebuffed, ultimately leading to a match between the two at [[AEW Dynasty (2024)|Dynasty]] on April 21 which saw Jericho win the [[FTW Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Nason|first=Josh|date=April 21, 2024|title=AEW Dynasty notes: Chris Jericho wins FTW title, Adam Cole out of wheelchair|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-dynasty-notes-chris-jericho-wins-ftw-title-adam-cole-rises-out-of-wheelchair|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422174309/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-dynasty-notes-chris-jericho-wins-ftw-title-adam-cole-rises-out-of-wheelchair|archive-date=April 22, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 24 episode of ''Dynamite'', Jericho renamed the FTW Championship to the "For The World Championship", dubbed himself "The Learning Tree", where he portrayed a delusional mentor and sarcastically saying he needs his "TV time", which was a reference to the online criticism of Jericho being constantly featured on AEW programming, turning heel once again.<ref>{{cite web|last=Russell|first=Skylar|date=April 24, 2024|title=Chris Jericho Debuts New Theme Song On 4/24 AEW Dynamite; Big Bill Asks To Sit Under The Learning Tree|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/chris-jericho-debuts-new-theme-song-424-aew-dynamite-big-bill-asks-sit-under-learning-tree|access-date=April 26, 2024|website=Fightful|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426181813/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/chris-jericho-debuts-new-theme-song-424-aew-dynamite-big-bill-asks-sit-under-learning-tree|archive-date=April 26, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 1 episode of ''Dynamite'', Jericho successfully defended the FTW Championship against [[Katsuyori Shibata]], with the assistance of [[Big Bill (professional wrestler)|Big Bill]], whom Jericho then agreed to add to his learning tree. On May 26 at [[Double or Nothing (2024)|Double or Nothing]], Jericho successfully defended the title against Hook and Katsuyori Shibata with the help of [[Bryan Keith (wrestler)|Bryan Keith]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mahjouri|first=Shakiel|date=May 27, 2024|title=2024 AEW Double or Nothing results: Live updates, recap, grades, highlights, matches, card, start time|url=https://www.cbssports.com/pro-wrestling/news/2024-aew-double-or-nothing-results-recap-grades-mjf-returns-mercedes-mone-will-ospreay-win-titles/live/|access-date=June 16, 2024|website=CBSSports|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527173232/https://www.cbssports.com/pro-wrestling/news/2024-aew-double-or-nothing-results-recap-grades-mjf-returns-mercedes-mone-will-ospreay-win-titles/live/|archive-date=May 27, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 30 at [[Forbidden Door (2024)|Forbidden Door]] Jericho teamed with [[Jeff Cobb]] and Big Bill to take on [[Samoa Joe]], Katsuyori Shibata and Hook but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship, Jon Moxley vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/30/aew-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-aew-world-championship-jon-moxley-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-world-heavyweight-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 30, 2024|access-date=October 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701015416/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/30/aew-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-aew-world-championship-jon-moxley-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-world-heavyweight-title/|archive-date=July 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 25, Jericho faced Hook at [[All In (2024)|All in]] but lost the title, ending his reign at 127 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW All In results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=October 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913094350/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|archive-date=September 13, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', Jericho defeated [[Mark Briscoe]] in a [[ladder match|Ladder War]] (with Big Bill giving him a boost on his shoulders) to win the ROH World Championship for the second time, marking his ninth overall world title, and with that he gave himself the nickname of "The Nueve" (nine in Spanish). On November 27 at [[Thanksgiving Eve Dynamite (2024)|Thanksgiving Eve Dynamite]], Jericho successfully defended his title against Tomohiro Ishii.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=2024-11-28 |title=AEW Dynamite Results – 11/27/24 (Thanksgiving Eve: Continental Classic, ROH World Title, and more!) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/334688-aew-dynamite-results-11-27-24-thanksgiving-eve-continental-classic-roh-world-title-and-more/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results |language=en-US}}</ref> On December 20 at [[Final Battle (2024)|Final Battle]], Jericho successfully defended his title against [[Matt Cardona]]. After the match, Jericho attempted to attack Cardona but was chased off by a returning Bandido.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2024-12-21 |title=ROH Final Battle results: Vetter's review of Athena vs. Billie Starkz for the ROH Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Matt Cardona for the ROH Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/12/21/roh-final-battle-results-vetters-review-of-athena-vs-billie-starkz-for-the-roh-womens-title-chris-jericho-vs-matt-cardona-for-the-roh-championship/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the February 22, 2025 episode of ''[[AEW Collision|Collision]]'', Jericho successfully defended his title against Bandido.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-23 |title=AEW Collision live results: Chris Jericho vs. Bandido ROH World title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-collision-live-results-chris-jericho-vs-bandido-roh-world-title-match/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}</ref> On March 9 at [[AEW Revolution (2025)|Revolution]] Zero Hour, Jericho was scheduled to defend his title against Bandido's brother [[Gravity (wrestler)|Gravity]], but the match never started due to The Learning Tree attacking Gravity and unmasking him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-03-09 |title=AEW Revolution pre-show results: Big Boom AJ, Orange Cassidy, and Mark Briscoe vs. Johnny TV, Mason Madden, and Mansoor, Chris Jericho vs. Gravity for the ROH Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/09/aew-revolution-pre-show-results-big-boom-aj-orange-cassidy-and-mark-briscoe-vs-johnny-tv-mason-madden-and-mansoor-chris-jericho-vs-gravity-for-the-roh-championship/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 6 at [[AEW Dynasty (2025)|Dynasty]], Jericho lost the title to Bandido in a [[Title vs. Mask match]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-04-06 |title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/06/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-aew-womens-championship/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Dynamite'', The Learning Tree would disband as Jericho would blame losing the ROH World Championship on both Big Bill and Bryan Keith, before saying it's best that he leaves for a while until Bill and Keith make a change.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruth |first=Daisy |date=2025-04-10 |title=Chris Jericho On AEW Dynamite Following Dynasty Loss: 'I Think It's Best That I Leave' |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1831080/chris-jericho-aew-dynamite-following-dynasty-loss-think-best-leave/ |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Matches « Learning Tree « Stables Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=29&nr=4092&page=2 |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AEW {{!}} All Elite Wrestling Roster {{!}} Official Website |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-roster |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=All Elite Wrestling |language=en}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
Known for his over-the-top, rock star persona,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/chris-jericho-rock-fozzy-wwe-winnipeg-2015-57a206a74d2a38dfe8ea29d5/|title=WWE Superstar Chris Jericho Will Beat the Shit Out of You if You Don't Listen to His Band|last=Young|first=Adria|date=January 9, 2015|website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=September 13, 2016|archive-date=September 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921071927/https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/chris-jericho-rock-fozzy-wwe-winnipeg-2015-57a206a74d2a38dfe8ea29d5|url-status=live}}</ref> Jericho has been described by multiple industry commentators as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.{{Efn|Jericho has been named as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time by journalists for ProWrestling.net,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/04/6-4-njpw-best-of-the-super-juniors-finale-2018-review-anish-vishwakoti-reviews-the-final-match-plus-chris-jericho-promo-and-tetsuya-naitos-response-kazuchika-okada-and-will-ospreay-vs-chase-owen/|title=NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Finale 2018 review|last=Vishwakoti|first=Anish|date=June 4, 2018|publisher=ProWrestling.net|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=Jericho... is one of the greatest of all time.|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085207/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/04/6-4-njpw-best-of-the-super-juniors-finale-2018-review-anish-vishwakoti-reviews-the-final-match-plus-chris-jericho-promo-and-tetsuya-naitos-response-kazuchika-okada-and-will-ospreay-vs-chase-owen/|url-status=live}}</ref> the ''[[Wade Keller#Pro Wrestling Torch|Pro Wrestling Torch]]'',<ref name="torchfix">{{cite episode|title=The Fix w/Todd Martin (pt. 3 of 3)|url=https://vip.pwtorch.com/2019/01/30/vip-audio-1-30-the-fix-w-todd-martin-pt-3-of-3-mailbag-on-wwe-wrestlers-heading-to-aew-submissions-in-wrestling-montreal-screwjob-angles-future-women-driving-men-away-from-wwe-ohn/|access-date=January 31, 2019|series=[[Wade Keller#Pro Wrestling Torch|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=January 30, 2019|minutes=58|quote=[Todd Martin:] Jericho, I think, is one of the great wrestlers of all time... up there with people like [[Toshiaki Kawada|[Toshiaki] Kawada]], [[Genichiro Tenryu|[Genichiro] Tenryu]], [[Randy Savage|[Randy] Savage]], [[Ricky Steamboat|[Ricky] Steamboat]], [[Ted DiBiase|[Ted] DiBiase]], [[Dory Funk Jr.]].. he's in that category, which is a lofty category. [Wade Keller:] I agree with you... he's found a way to stay relevant, be popular with fans, be a main event contributor, and he's reinvented himself or been in very different circumstances, and found a way to adapt.|archive-date=January 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102151404/https://www.pwtorch.com/amember/protect/new-rewrite?f=6&url=/2019/01/30/vip-audio-1-30-the-fix-w-todd-martin-pt-3-of-3-mailbag-on-wwe-wrestlers-heading-to-aew-submissions-in-wrestling-montreal-screwjob-angles-future-women-driving-men-away-from-wwe-ohn/&host=vip.pwtorch.com&ssl=on|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}}</ref> [[ESPN]],<ref name="joyner">{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/25781334/cody-rhodes-all-elite-wrestling-origins-future-chris-jericho-path-aew|title=Cody Rhodes on the origins and future of All Elite Wrestling|last=Joyner|first=KC|date=January 17, 2019|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=January 31, 2019|quote=[A] living WWE legend... one of the greatest wrestlers of all time in Chris Jericho, who continues to reinvent himself – he's wrestling's David Bowie.|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065717/http://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/25781334/cody-rhodes-all-elite-wrestling-origins-future-chris-jericho-path-aew|url-status=live}}</ref> the ''[[Miami Herald]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article182208651.html|title=Watch Jericho try to handle questions, spicy wings on 'Hot Ones'|last=Varsallone|first=Jim|date=November 1, 2017|website=[[Miami Herald]]|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=Jericho is one of the WWE's greatest wrestlers of all time.|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085249/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article182208651.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[TV Guide]]'',<ref name="hatchett">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/chris-jericho-renaissance-chris/|title=No Disrespect to Pine, but Chris Jericho Is the True Renaissance Chris|last=Hatchett|first=Keisha|date=March 8, 2019|website=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=March 14, 2019|quote=...one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330053120/https://www.tvguide.com/news/chris-jericho-renaissance-chris/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/sports/2017/02/chris-jericho-tom-brady-the-list-monday-night-raw|title=Chris Jericho Adds Tom Brady to 'The List' for Jacking His 'G.O.A.T.' Nickname|author=Khal|date=February 8, 2017|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=Jericho is one of the best to ever do it.|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203143552/https://www.complex.com/sports/2017/02/chris-jericho-tom-brady-the-list-monday-night-raw|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Heavy.com|Heavy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/sports/2017/03/jessica-lockhart-irving-chris-jericho-wife-wedding-marriage-how-did-meet-date-house-home-kids-children-sisi-chey-ash/|title=Jessica Lockhart, Chris Jericho's Wife|last=Morrow|first=Brendan|date=March 16, 2017|publisher=[[Heavy.com|Heavy]]|access-date=January 31, 2019|quote=Chris Jericho, one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time.|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065912/https://heavy.com/sports/2017/03/jessica-lockhart-irving-chris-jericho-wife-wedding-marriage-how-did-meet-date-house-home-kids-children-sisi-chey-ash/|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as by [[Chris Van Vliet]]<ref name="CVV">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZh8yGNUd_4&t=10m6s| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113061136/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZh8yGNUd_4&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=January 13, 2019 | url-status=dead|title=Chris Jericho: AEW pays more than WWE, Vince's reaction, will CM Punk or Kenny Omega sign|date=January 12, 2019|publisher=[[Chris Van Vliet]]|access-date=January 30, 2019|quote=[Van Vliet:] Your name is always thrown around as the GOAT [greatest of all time], or at least one of the GOATs. How does this make you feel, that you are the greatest of all time, or, if not ''the'' best, certainly one of the best? [Jericho:] That's not for me to decide. [Van Vliet:] Well ''I'm'' saying it.}}</ref> and [[Peter Rosenberg]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Return of the Magent|url=http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=25953446|access-date=February 15, 2019|series=Cheap Heat|network=[[ESPN Radio]]|date=February 8, 2019|minutes=c. 71 (commercial lengths vary between locations)|quote=Y2J [Jericho] is an all-time great, he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer.|archive-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153224/http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=25953446|url-status=live}}</ref>}} Journalist [[Chris Van Vliet]] noted that his name is "always thrown around as the GOAT [greatest of all time], or at least one of the GOATs", with Van Vliet himself asserting that Jericho is "if not ''the'' best, certainly one of the best".<ref name="CVV"/> Todd Martin of the ''[[Wade Keller#Pro Wrestling Torch|Pro Wrestling Torch]]'' remarked, to agreement from editor Wade Keller, that Jericho is "one of the great wrestlers of all time" and in "a lofty category", while likening his oeuvre to those of [[WWE Hall of Fame]]rs [[Randy Savage]], [[Ricky Steamboat]], [[Ted DiBiase]] and [[Dory Funk Jr.]]<ref name="torchfix"/> Praised for his ability to continually evolve his [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]],<ref name="torchfix"/><ref name="joyner"/><ref name="blakevice"/> Jericho was dubbed by KC Joyner of [[ESPN]] as "wrestling's [[David Bowie]]".<ref name="joyner"/>
Various outlets have included Jericho in lists of the greatest wrestlers ever.{{Efn|Jericho has appeared in "greatest wrestlers" lists by outlets such as ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'',<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/26/wwe-wcw-ecw-100-best-wrestlers-all-time|title=Ranking the top 101 wrestlers of all time|last=Winkie|first=Luke|date=July 26, 2016|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> ''[[IGN]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uk.ign.com/articles/top-50-wrestlers-of-all-time?page=4|title=Top 50 Wrestlers of All Time|last=Fowler|first=Matt|date=November 2, 2012|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> ''[[Muscle & Fitness]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/news/top-25-wwe-superstars-all-time|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117125601/https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/news/top-25-wwe-superstars-all-time|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2019|title=The Top 25 WWE Superstars of All Time|last=Felstead|first=Scott|website=[[Muscle & Fitness]]|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> ''[[Metro New York]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metro.us/sports/ric-flair-and-the-top-25-wwe-pro-wrestlers-all-time-rankings|title=Ric Flair and the Top 25 WWE pro wrestlers of all-time rankings|last=Burke|first=Matt|date=August 15, 2017|website=[[Metro New York]]|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207021107/https://www.metro.us/sports/ric-flair-and-the-top-25-wwe-pro-wrestlers-all-time-rankings|archive-date=February 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[KWUL (AM)|InsideSTL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/STLSports/STLMMAWrestling/tabid/256/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6180/Top-50-Greatest-Professional-Wrestlers.aspx|title=Top 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers|last=Mareno|first=Ace|date=February 18, 2011|website=[[KWUL (AM)|InsideSTL]]|publisher=[[CBS Sports Radio]]|access-date=February 4, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623131205/http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/STLSports/STLMMAWrestling/tabid/256/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6180/Top-50-Greatest-Professional-Wrestlers.aspx|archive-date=June 23, 2015}}</ref>}} ''[[The Baltimore Sun|Baltimore Sun]]'' reporter Kevin Eck, who has also served as editor of ''[[WCW Magazine]]'' and a WWE producer,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/wcw/wcw-magazine-uncovered-kevin-eck|title=The inside scoop on WCW Magazine with former editor Kevin Eck|date=August 21, 2013|publisher=WWE|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> featured Jericho in his "Top 10 favorite wrestlers of all time"<ref name="eckfavorite">{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-08-top_10_favorite_wrestlers_of_all_time-story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614105958/http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-08-top_10_favorite_wrestlers_of_all_time-story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 14, 2016|title=Top 10 favorite wrestlers of all time|last=Eck|first=Kevin|date=August 4, 2011|website=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref> and "Top 10 all-around performers"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2008-04-ric_flair_and_the_great_debate-story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203152312/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2008-04-ric_flair_and_the_great_debate-story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2019|title=Top 10 all-around performers|last=Eck|first=Kevin|date=April 23, 2008|website=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|access-date=February 3, 2019}}</ref>—the former piece noting that Jericho is "regarded as one of the very best talkers in the business".<ref name="eckfavorite"/> Keisha Hatchett in ''[[TV Guide]]'' wrote that Jericho "owns the mic with cerebral insults" and is set apart from peers by "his charismatic presence, which is highlighted by a laundry list of unforgettable catchphrases".<ref name="hatchett"/> He was voted by ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' (''WON'') readers as "Best on Interviews" for the 2000s decade,<ref name="sl080310"/> coinciding with his 2010 induction into the [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame|''WON'' Hall of Fame]]. Fans also named Jericho the greatest [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWE Intercontinental Champion]] of all time in a 2013 WWE poll, affording him a [[Landslide victory|landslide]] 63% victory over the other four contenders ([[Curt Hennig|Mr. Perfect]], [[The Honky Tonk Man]], [[Rick Rude]] and [[Pat Patterson (wrestler)|Pat Patterson]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/wwe-universe-votes-for-greatest-champions-26148649|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919044446/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/wwe-universe-votes-for-greatest-champions-26148649|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 19, 2013|title=The WWE Universe's picks for best champions ever|work=WWE|access-date=September 21, 2015}}</ref>
Chris Jericho's feud with [[Shawn Michaels]] and their series of matches, particularly their ladder match at [[No Mercy (2008)|No Mercy]] in 2008 received critical acclaim. [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] named their feud the "feud of the year" and the ladder match the "match of the year".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.listchallenges.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-best | title=Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards - Best Wrestling Match of the Year }}</ref>
A number of Jericho's industry colleagues have hailed him as one of the greatest wrestlers in history.{{Efn|Industry colleagues who have named Jericho as one of the greatest performers of all time include: [[Kurt Angle]],<ref name="Kerin22">{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/kurt-angle-call-chris-jericho-the-greatest-of-all-time/|title=Kurt Angle on What Influenced Him to Call Chris Jericho the Greatest of All Time|last=Kerin|first=Ben|date=May 2, 2022|website=411Mania|access-date=May 2, 2022}}</ref> [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]],<ref name="austinbauer">{{cite episode|title=WWE Payback Review with Court Bauer of MLW Radio|url=https://www.podcastone.com/episode/WWE-Payback-Review-with-Court-Bauer-of-MLW-Radio|access-date=February 2, 2019|series=The Steve Austin Show|network=[[PodcastOne]]|date=May 4, 2017|minutes=c. 23 (commercial lengths vary between locations)|quote=[Austin:] He's always been a dynamic promo, he's always been a dynamic worker... Jericho, in my opinion, has put together one of the best runs in the history of pro wrestling. I think you gotta put him in the top 10.}}</ref> [[Triple H]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/triple-h-reacts-to-chris-jerichos-decision-to-wrestle-kenny-omega-in-njpw-match/|title=Triple H reacts to Chris Jericho's decision to wrestle Kenny Omega in NJPW match|last=Campbell|first=Brian|date=December 13, 2017|work=[[CBS Sports]]|access-date=June 22, 2018|quote=[Triple H:] Chris is one of the greatest talents in the history of the business.}}</ref> [[Jon Moxley]],<ref name="ashish">{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-chris-jericho-greatest/|title=Jon Moxley Says Chris Jericho Is Making A Case for Being Greatest Wrestler of All Time|author=Ashish|date=February 1, 2020|website=411Mania|access-date=March 14, 2020|quote=Jericho is really making a case for being the greatest of all time... he's doing it again, he's doing something completely new, and breaking new barriers still here in 2020.}}</ref> [[Kenny Omega]],<ref name="blakevice">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/chris-jericho-will-never-stop-reinventing-himself/|title=Chris Jericho Will Never Stop Reinventing Himself|last=Murphy|first=Blake|date=December 13, 2017|publisher=[[Vice Media|Vice Sports]]|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=[Kenny Omega:] There are people that can rise above and stand out from kind of what they are, and Jericho has always, no matter where he's gone, no matter where he's been, has been one of those guys. Which is why he has a legit argument for being the best of all time.}}</ref> [[Dolph Ziggler]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/heelziggler/status/237830177214824448|title=Nic Nemeth on Twitter|last=Nemeth|first=Nic (Dolph Ziggler)|author-link=Dolph Ziggler|date=August 21, 2012|publisher=Twitter|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=You [Jericho] are one of the best ever.}}</ref> [[Matt Striker]],<ref name="top50"/> [[Shad Gaspard]],<ref>{{cite episode|title=[[Shad Gaspard]]|series=Monday Night Mayhem|station=WTR Productions|date=January 3, 2011|minutes=32|quote=Jericho... is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.}}</ref> [[James Ellsworth (wrestler)|James Ellsworth]]<ref name="carrollcbs">{{cite web|url=https://sports.cbslocal.com/2016/10/18/interview-with-james-ellsworth-wwes-most-unlikely-star/|title=Interview With James Ellsworth, WWE's Most Unlikely Star|last=Carroll|first=Chuck|date=October 18, 2016|publisher=[[CBS]]|access-date=February 2, 2019|quote=I was definitely a Jericholic as a teenager. He always stays entertaining. In wrestling, he's one of the best ever.|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085349/https://sports.cbslocal.com/2016/10/18/interview-with-james-ellsworth-wwes-most-unlikely-star/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Eric Bischoff]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Eric Bischoff|url=http://notsam.com/wrestlingpodcast/2017/10/12/wrestling-podcast-155-eric-bischoff|access-date=February 3, 2019|series=Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast|date=October 12, 2017|number=155|minutes=c. 45 (commercial lengths vary between locations)|quote=[Bischoff:] Chris is one of the most amazing performers in the history of the business.}}</ref> He also appeared in WWE's 2011 DVD ''Top 50 Superstars of All Time'', as voted by the company's roster.<ref name="top50">{{cite AV media|date=2011|title=Top 50 Superstars of All Time|medium=DVD|time=1 & 65 minutes|publisher=[[WWE Home Video]]}}</ref>}} [[Kurt Angle]] labelled him the single greatest performer of all time.<ref name="Kerin22"/> [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] lauded his consistently "dynamic" [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#promo|promo]]s and in-ring work, while arguing that he should be considered among the 10 best ever.<ref name="austinbauer"/> [[Kenny Omega]] asserted that Jericho "has a legit argument for being the best of all time", based on his ability to achieve success and notoriety across numerous territories.<ref name="blakevice"/> [[Jon Moxley]] said, "Jericho is really making a case for being the greatest of all time... he's doing it again, he's doing something completely new, and breaking new barriers still here in 2020."<ref name="ashish"/> [[Matt Striker]] pointed to Jericho's "magnanimous" nature as a contributing factor to his status as an all-time great;<ref name="top50"/> his willingness to impart knowledge was commended by [[James Ellsworth (wrestler)|James Ellsworth]], who described Jericho as an "outstanding human being" and a childhood favorite.<ref name="carrollcbs"/> [[Kevin Owens]] stated that "Jericho was always someone I looked up to",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/wrestling/wwe-universal-champion-kevin-owens-9134514|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens: 'At Hell in a Cell with Seth Rollins, all bets are off'|last=Docking|first=Neil|date=October 26, 2016|website=[[Daily Mirror|The Mirror]]|access-date=March 23, 2019}}</ref> while [[The Miz]] affirmed that he was part of a generation of young wrestlers who sought to "emulate" Jericho.<ref name="top50"/>
WWE declared Jericho a "marquee [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#draw|draw]]" with a "reputation as one of the best ever".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/chris-jericho-25th-anniversary-interview|title=Chris Jericho celebrates 25 years in sports-entertainment with his 'Canadian Crew'|date=October 7, 2015|publisher=WWE|access-date=February 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-06-03/marathon-men-superstars-who-wrestled-more-than-once-in-a-night|title=Marathon men: Superstars who wrestled more than once in a night|date=June 6, 2013|publisher=WWE|access-date=February 3, 2019}}</ref> As of 2019, he is one of the ten most prolific pay-per-view performers in company history.<ref name="profightdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers-with-most-wwf-wwe-appearances.html|title=Wrestlers with Most WWF/WWE PPV Appearances|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 21, 2018}}</ref>
After Jericho signed with All Elite Wrestling, it was said his role was similar to Terry Funk in ECW, as an experienced veteran bringing credibility to a younger promotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonka-is-chris-jericho-aews-terry-funk/|title = 411Mania}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=AEW MAKES MOST OUT OF DYNAMITE'S OPENING & CLOSING LAST NIGHT, MAKES RIGHT CALL WITH TAG TOURNAMENT {{!}} PWInsider.com |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/130314/aew-makes-most-out-of-dynamites-opening-closing-last-night-makes-right-call-with-tag-tournament.html?p=1 |access-date=October 14, 2019 |work=pwinsider.com |date=October 10, 2019}}</ref> Jericho was credited as one of the key attractions of AEW's weekly television broadcasts, leading to him adopting the nickname "The Demo God" due to many of the segments he appeared in being some of the highest viewed in the [[key demographic]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/aew-one-year-anniversary-1234784075/|title=AEW Continues to Grow One Year After Launch of 'Dynamite'|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=September 30, 2020|access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> He was voted as the [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Box Office Draw|Best Box Office Draw]] by readers of the ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' in 2019.<ref name="WON2019">{{cite journal|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/march-13-2020-observer-newsletter-40th-annual-awards-issue-305806|title=March 13, 2020 Observer Newsletter: 40th Annual Awards Issue|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|author-link=Dave Meltzer|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=March 5, 2020 |access-date=March 8, 2020}}</ref>
On March 15, 2023, prior to an ''AEW Dynamite'' broadcast from Winnipeg, Jericho was bestowed with a [[Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal]] by Premier of Manitoba [[Heather Stefanson]], and it was announced that a portion of Winnipeg's Wordsworth Way where he lived would be renamed "Chris Jericho Way".<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKendrick |first=Devon |title='I'm a very proud Winnipegger': Chris Jericho honoured by mayor and premier |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/im-a-very-proud-winnipegger-chris-jericho-honoured-by-mayor-and-premier/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=CTV News Winnipeg |date=March 15, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=19 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/20250419000000/https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/im-a-very-proud-winnipegger-chris-jericho-honoured-by-mayor-and-premier/}}</ref>
== Music career ==
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| name = Chris Jericho
| image = Fozzy.jpg
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| caption = Jericho live with Fozzy in December 2012
| birth_name = Christopher Keith Irvine
| alias = Moongoose McQueen
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|11|9}}
| birth_place = [[Manhasset, New York]], U.S.
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[hard rock]]
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1999–present
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Jericho is the lead singer for the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band Fozzy. Since their debut album in 2000, Fozzy have released seven studio albums; ''[[Fozzy (album)|Fozzy]]'', ''[[Happenstance (Fozzy album)|Happenstance]]'', ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'', ''[[Chasing the Grail]]'', ''[[Sin and Bones]]'', ''[[Do You Wanna Start a War]]'', ''[[Judas (Fozzy album)|Judas]]'', and one live album, ''[[Remains Alive]]''.
In 2005, Jericho performed vocals on a cover of "[[The Evil That Men Do (song)|The Evil That Men Do]]" on the [[Iron Maiden]] tribute album, ''[[Numbers from the Beast]].'' He made a guest appearance on [[Dream Theater]]'s album, ''[[Systematic Chaos]]'' on the song "[[Systematic Chaos#Repentance|Repentance]]", as one of several musical guests recorded apologizing to important people in their lives for wrongdoings in the past.
In the mid-1990s, Jericho wrote a monthly column for ''Metal Edge'' magazine focused on the heavy metal scene. The column ran for about a year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rock-is-life.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050123211430/http://www.rock-is-life.com/interviews/chrisjericho.htm|url-status=dead|title=Rock is Life! | Livin' a Rockin' Life|archive-date=January 23, 2005}}</ref> He started his own weekly [[XM Satellite Radio]] show in March 2005 called ''The Rock of Jericho'', which aired Sunday nights on XM 41 The Boneyard.
=== Discography ===
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; Albums with Fozzy
* ''[[Fozzy (album)|Fozzy]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Happenstance (Fozzy album)|Happenstance]]'' (2002)
* ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Chasing the Grail]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Sin and Bones]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Do You Wanna Start a War]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Judas (Fozzy album)|Judas]]'' (2017)
* ''Boombox'' (2022)
; Live albums
* ''[[Remains Alive]]'' (2009)
; As guest
* Don't You Wish You Were Me? - [[WWE Originals]] (2004)
*King of the Night Time World - [[Spin the Bottle: An All-Star Tribute to Kiss]] (2004) * With [[Rich Ward]], [[Mike Inez]], [[Fred Coury]]
*[[Bullet for My Valentine]] – ''[[Temper Temper (Bullet for My Valentine album)|Temper Temper]] – Dead to the World'' (2013)
* [[Devin Townsend]] – ''[[Z² (album)#Disc 2: Dark Matters|Dark Matters]]'' (2014)
* [[Michael Sweet]] – ''[[I'm Not Your Suicide]] – Anybody Else'' (2014)
== Other endeavors ==
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=== Film, theater, comedy, and writing ===
[[File:Jerichomeetngreet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.79|Jericho in 2007]]
In 2000, a WWE produced VHS tape documenting Jericho's career titled ''Break Down the Walls'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000053V54|access-date=February 20, 2009|title=WWE – Chris Jericho – Break Down the Walls [VHS] (2000)|website=Amazon|date=November 21, 2000 }}</ref> He later received two three disc sets profiling matches and interviews.
On June 24, 2006, Jericho premiered in his first [[Syfy|Sci-Fi Channel]] movie ''[[Android Apocalypse]]'' alongside [[Scott Bairstow]] and [[Joey Lawrence]].
Jericho debuted as a stage actor in a comedy play ''Opening Night'', which premiered at the [[Toronto Centre for the Arts]] during July 20–22, 2006, in Toronto. During his stay in Toronto, Jericho hosted the sketch comedy show ''Sunday Night Live'' with sketch troupe [[The Sketchersons]] at The Brunswick House.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blogto.com/arts/2006/07/toronto_fringe_preview_the_sketchersons/|title=Toronto Fringe Preview: The Sketchersons|publisher=blogTO.com}}</ref>
Jericho was also the first wrestler attached and interviewed for the wrestling documentary, ''[[Bloodstained Memoirs]]''. The interview was recorded in the UK during a Fozzy tour in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onlinepp.co.uk/|title=Online Post Production|website=Online Post Production}}</ref>
Jericho wrote his autobiography, ''[[A Lion's Tale|A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex]]'', which was released on October 25, 2007, and became a ''New York Times'' bestseller. It covers Jericho's life and wrestling career up to his debut in the WWE. Jericho's second autobiography, ''Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps'', was released on February 16, 2011, and covers his wrestling career since his WWE debut. On October 14, 2014, Jericho's third book, ''The Best In The World...At What I Have No Idea'', was released. It covers some untold stories of the "Save Us" era, his Fozzy career, and his multiple returns from 2011 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesportscourier.com/content/chris-jericho-release-third-autobiography|title=TheSportsCourier.com|last=Richani|first=Fred|access-date=June 1, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530054208/http://thesportscourier.com/content/chris-jericho-release-third-autobiography|archive-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Jericho's fourth book, ''No Is a Four-Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling but Succeeded in Life'', was released on August 29, 2017, and details twenty valuable lessons Jericho learned throughout his career as a wrestler and musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/20851602/wwe-chris-jericho-new-book-no-four-letter-word-filled-stories-wrestling-champ|title=Chris Jericho shares stories and helps readers in 'No Is a Four-Letter Word'|last=Fiorvanti|first=Tim|date=September 29, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref>
Jericho appeared in the 2009 film ''[[Albino Farm]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/none/2008/july8-14/7618122?zone=_index |title=Chris Jericho stars in "Albino Farm. |date=July 9, 2008 |access-date=July 14, 2008 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080714181427/http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/none/2008/july8-14/7618122?zone=_index |archive-date=July 14, 2008 }}</ref> In the film ''[[MacGruber (film)|MacGruber]]'', released May 21, 2010, he briefly appeared as Frank Korver,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1470023/fullcredits#cast|title=MacGruber (2010) – Full cast and crew – ''Internet Movie Database''|website=imdb.com|access-date=April 11, 2011}}</ref> a former military teammate of the eponymous Green Beret, Navy Seal, and Army Ranger.
Jericho released a comedy web series on October 29, 2013, that is loosely based on his life entitled ''[[But I'm Chris Jericho!]]''<ref name=bicj>{{cite web|url=http://butimchrisjericho.com/about_bicj|title=About BIJC|publisher=ButImChrisJericho.com|access-date=February 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103152411/http://butimchrisjericho.com/about_bicj|archive-date=November 3, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jericho plays a former wrestler, struggling to make it big as an actor.<ref name=bicj/> A second season was produced in 2017 by [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] and distributed over CBC's television app and [[CBC.ca]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/but-im-chris-jericho-new-season-1.4435029 | title=From TV to wrestling, Chris Jericho is the king of the comeback | CBC News}}</ref>
In 2016, Jericho starred in the documentary film ''[[Nine Legends]]'' alongside [[Mike Tyson]] and other wrestlers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Werner|first=Barry|title=Mike Tyson, Bill Goldberg and Bret Hart are among the legends in 'Nine Legends.'|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/mike-tyson-bill-goldberg-bret-hart-lita-ron-van-dam-013016|work=foxsports.com|access-date=January 30, 2016|date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>
In August 2018, Jericho was confirmed to star in the film ''[[KillRoy Was Here]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2018/08/chris-jericho-to-star-in-kevin-smiths-horror-anthology-killroy-was-here/|title=Chris Jericho to star in Kevin Smith's horror anthology KillRoy Was Here|website=Flickering Myth|last=Collinson|first=Gary|date=August 19, 2018|access-date=September 7, 2019}}</ref>
On March 14, 2019, filmmaker [[Kevin Smith]] cast Jericho as a [[KKK]] [[Grand Wizard]] in ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_hVrfA_3g/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/thatkevinsmith/1999463384910921184_1999463381706233114 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription|title=Kevin Smith on Instagram: "I was there when #y2jayandsilentbob happened! @{{Proper name|chrisJ}} erichofozzy joined #jayandsilentbobreboot last week in a scene stolen from some of the..."|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=March 15, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rw2lujbny/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B3rw2lujbny |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription|title=Chris Jericho on Instagram: "The KKKats out of the bag... yes I play a #KKK Grand Wizard in @jayandsilentbob Reboot..and yes my character has a crappy (and hilarious) exit out of the movie! Check out the flick TOMORROW night at a theater near you in the US (All info at @fathomevents) and FRIDAY at @cineplexevents theaters in Canada!"|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=October 17, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
=== Television ===
Jericho was a contributor to the [[VH1]] pop culture shows ''[[Best Week Ever]]'', ''[[I Love the '80s (U.S. TV series)|I Love the '80s]]'', and VH1's top 100 artists.<ref name=wwebio/>
Jericho also hosted the five-part, five-hour VH1 special ''100 Most Shocking Music Moments'', an update of the original special ''100 Most Shocking Moments in Rock N' Roll'' first hosted by [[Mark McGrath]] of [[Sugar Ray]].
On July 12, 2006, he made an appearance on [[G4 (U.S. TV channel)|G4]]'s ''[[Attack of the Show!]]''; he made a second appearance on August 21, 2009. In May 2006, Jericho appeared on VH1's ''[[The Greatest (VH1 TV series)|40 Greatest Metal Songs]]'' and ''[[Heavy: The Story of Metal]]'' as a commentator.
He was one of eight celebrities in the 2006 [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox Television]] singing reality show ''[[Celebrity Duets]]'', produced by [[Simon Cowell]], and was the first contestant eliminated.<ref name="Almanac">{{cite news|first= Hicks|last=Brady|title=2006: The year in wrestling|work=2007 Wrestling Almanac and book of facts|publisher=Kappa Publications| id=2007 Edition|page=25}}</ref> Jericho worked at a [[McDonald's]] to show off his skills while prepping for the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2006/08/25/chris-jericho-do-you-want-fries-with-that|title=Chris Jericho – "Do You Want Fries With That?"|access-date=May 11, 2007|date=August 25, 2006|publisher=[[TMZ.com]]}}</ref>
Jericho hosted his own reality show in 2008 titled ''[[Redemption Song (TV series)|Redemption Song]]'', in which 11 women tried their hand at getting into the music scene. It was shown on [[Fuse TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/ontv/shows/redemption-song/index.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20081221142335/http://www.fuse.tv/ontv/shows/redemption-song/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 21, 2008 |title=Redemption Song |publisher=FuseTV.com }}</ref>
He guest starred as Billy "The Body Bag" Cobb in "Xero Control", an episode of the [[Disney XD]] 2009 original series ''[[Aaron Stone]]''.<ref name="Cohen interview">{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.about.com/od/interviews/a/jerichointerview2.htm|title=Chris Jericho Interview|last=Cohen|first=Eric|access-date=July 12, 2009|publisher=[[About.com]]|archive-date=January 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105140610/http://prowrestling.about.com/od/interviews/a/jerichointerview2.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He hosted VH1's ''100 Most Shocking Music Moments'', which began airing in December 2009. In June 2010, Jericho was named the host of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] prime-time game show ''[[Downfall (game show)|Downfall]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100603/tv_nm/us_downfall|title=Wrestler Chris Jericho to host game show "Downfall"|access-date=June 2, 2010|publisher=Yahoo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608160155/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100603/tv_nm/us_downfall|archive-date=June 8, 2010}}</ref>
On March 1, 2011, Chris Jericho was named one of the contestants on the 2011 lineup of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 12|Dancing with the Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/2011-dancing-with-the-stars-cast-wendy-williams-dwts.html | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Ministry of Gossip | date=March 1, 2011}}</ref> His partner was two-time champion [[Cheryl Burke]]. This led to a wave of publicity, including an interview with [[Jay Leno]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/chris-jericho-part-1-4-13-11/1320438|title=Chris Jericho on The Tonight Show|date=April 13, 2011|access-date=April 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229092155/http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/chris-jericho-part-1-4-13-11/1320438|archive-date=December 29, 2011}}</ref> On April 26, Jericho was the fifth contestant eliminated on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49603.shtml|title=WWE News: Chris Jericho eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday night, The Miz in attendance|date=April 26, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=May 9, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
On May 5, Jericho made his third appearance as a guest on ''[[Attack of the Show!]]'' where he depicted [[Thor]].<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.g4tv.com/videos/52824/chris-jericho-is-thor/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013221709/http://www.g4tv.com/videos/52824/chris-jericho-is-thor/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 13, 2012|title=Attack of the Show – Chris Jericho is Thor|date=May 5, 2011|publisher=G4tv.com}}</ref> He promoted ''Undisputed'' and hosted the [[Revolver (magazine)|''Revolver'' Golden Gods Awards]] on May 28 on [[VH1 Classic]].<ref>[http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/05/06/vh1-classic-to-air-revolver-golden-gods-awards-on-saturday-may Golden Gods Awards May 28]. Noisecreep.com (May 6, 2011). Retrieved on July 18, 2011.</ref> On January 17, 2012, Jericho made his fourth appearance on ''Attack of the Show!'' in a segment called "Twitter Twister" where he portrayed a character called "The Twistercutioner" and read [[Twitter#Tweets|tweets]] as instructions for a game of [[Twister (game)|Twister]] between Kevin and Candace. Jericho hosted the UK's [[Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards|''Metal Hammer'' Golden Gods Awards]] in 2012 and 2017.
On February 26, 2013, Jericho began hosting a [[robot combat]] competition program on [[SyFy]] titled ''[[Robot Combat League]]'' the series ended on April 23, 2015.
In 2022, Jericho competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 8|season eight]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as "Bride" which resembles a dragon-like [[Kaiju]] in a wedding dress. After besting [[George Foreman]] as "Venus Fly Trap" and [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]] as "Gopher" on "Hall of Fame Night", he was eliminated on "Comedy Roast Night" alongside [[Adam Carolla]] as "Avocado".
=== ''Talk Is Jericho'' podcast ===
In December 2013, Jericho began hosting his own podcast, ''Talk Is Jericho''. Episodes usually include a loosely scripted monologue before an interview, typically with a wrestler, rock musician or paranormal expert. The show originally appeared on PodcastOne, before moving to the WestwoodOne network in 2018. Notable guests on the show include [[Bruce Dickinson]] from [[Iron Maiden]], [[Lemmy]] from [[Motörhead]], [[Paul Stanley]] from [[Kiss (band)|KISS]], [[Zak Bagans]] from [[Ghost Adventures]], pornographic actress [[Asa Akira]], writer/director [[Kevin Smith]] and many former and current wrestlers.<ref name=Talk/>
In April 2015, Jericho hosted his own video podcast on the [[WWE Network]], ''Live! with Chris Jericho'', with [[John Cena]] as his first guest, followed by [[Stephanie McMahon]] as his guest later that same month.
Once he signed with [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]], he was no longer allowed to have [[WWE]] performers as guests on the podcast.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/04/chris-jericho-says-he-no-longer-allowed-to-have-wwe-652663/|title=Chris Jericho Says He's No Longer Allowed To Have WWE Stars On His Podcast.|date=February 3, 2019|work=WrestlingINC.com|access-date=February 3, 2019}}</ref>
=== Web ===
On August 10, 2019, Jericho launched his own [[dirtsheet]] website called WebIsJericho.com.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ewrestling.com/article/update-tickets-aew-tnt-debut-chris-jericho-launching-webisjerichocom-more|title=Update On Tickets For AEW On TNT Debut, Chris Jericho Launching WebIsJericho.com, More {{!}} EWrestling|website=ewrestling.com|access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref> The website is dedicated to the memory of [[Axl Rotten]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WebIsJames/status/1185683240482422784|title=We dedicated @WebIsJericho to Axl Rotten because if it weren't for him, I would not have spoken to Chris Jericho, and the site would never have happened.|last=WebIsJericho.com|first=James Ryder of|date=October 19, 2019|website=@WebIsJames|language=en|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref>
=== Cruises ===
In 2017, Jericho launched Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea, a cruise "combining the worlds of rock and wrestling with a once in a lifetime amazing vacation experience". The cruise featured live band performances, artist-hosted activities and a Sea of Honor Tournament with over a dozen Ring of Honor wrestlers competing. Guests had the opportunity to get up close and personal with Chris and his closest wrestling, comedian, and musician friends including [[Jim Ross]], [[Diamond Dallas Page]] and [[Jim Breuer]], among others. The cruise sailed October 27–31, 2018, from [[Miami]] to [[Nassau, Bahamas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chrisjerichocruise.com/faq/|title=Top Questions|website=ChrisJerichoCruise.com|access-date=November 5, 2017}}</ref> Further cruises followed in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 with a seventh on planned for 2026.
== Personal life ==
[[File:Chris jericho.jpg|thumb|upright=0.68|Jericho in 2003]]
Irvine married Jessica Lockhart on July 30, 2000. They reside in [[Odessa, Florida]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chris-jerichos-house-1/view/google/|title=Chris Jericho's house in Odessa, FL (Google Maps) (#2)|date=May 6, 2011|website=Virtual Globetrotting}}</ref> with their three children: son Ash Edward Irvine (born 2003) and identical twin daughters Sierra Loretta "SiSi" Irvine and Cheyenne Lee "Chey" Irvine (born 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/20643|title=Chris Jericho And Jessica Irvine Introduce Y2J Jr.|access-date=December 27, 2010|publisher=411mania.com|date=September 27, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003759/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/20643|archive-date=December 3, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139326|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629103158/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139326|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=FOZZY: New Audio Interview With CHRIS JERICHO Posted Online – Apr. 29, 2010|access-date=December 27, 2010|publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com|date=April 29, 2010}}</ref> All three have been guests on his podcast, ''Talk Is Jericho'', with his son discussing fish and his daughters discussing literature.<ref name=Talk>{{cite web|url=http://podcastone.com/Talk-Is-Jericho|title=Talk Is Jericho|first=Chris|last=Jericho|access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> Irvine owns three cats.<ref>{{cite podcast|url=https://omny.fm/shows/talk-is-jericho/the-emancipation-of-jon-moxley|title=The Emancipation of Jon Moxley|first=Christopher|last=Irvine|date=May 29, 2019|access-date=July 14, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620130703/https://omny.fm/shows/talk-is-jericho/the-emancipation-of-jon-moxley|url-status=dead}}</ref> In October 2020, Irvine reportedly donated $3,000 to [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign|presidential re-election campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/details-on-wrestlers-donating-to-political-campaigns-undertaker-and-chris-jericho-donated-to-donald-trump/|title=Details On Wrestlers Donating To Political Campaigns, Undertaker and Chris Jericho Donated To Donald Trump|work=411Mania|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=October 31, 2020|accessdate=December 22, 2021}}</ref>
Irvine is a [[Christians|Christian]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=Dale|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/exclusive/chris_jericho_wcw_star200306/index.php?page=all|title=Chris Jericho – WCW star|access-date=January 24, 2012|publisher=[[HM (magazine)|hmmagazine.com]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130100611/http://www.hmmagazine.com/exclusive/chris_jericho_wcw_star200306/index.php?page=all|archive-date=November 30, 2010}} – "I've had a few negative comments. But as we both know, it's possible for the Lord to call anyone in any field to do his work. I was a Christian long before I was a wrestler and the Lord has put me in this position, so I guess it's cool with Him!"</ref> He has a tattoo of his wife's name on his ring finger. He has the letter F, representing Fozzy, on the back of his hand. Since 2012, he has gradually gotten a sleeve over his left arm. His tattoos include: the artwork of Fozzy's album ''[[Sin and Bones]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/245908259414867968 |title=Twitter / IAmJericho: Sin And Bones #forever |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=December 5, 2012}}</ref> a [[Jack-o'-lantern]] ([[Avenged Sevenfold]] vocalist [[M. Shadows]], who collaborated with Fozzy on the track "Sandpaper" from ''Sin and Bones'', also got a matching tattoo),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/251718748350853121 |title=Twitter / IAmJericho: Guess who?? @TheRoxy |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=December 5, 2012}}</ref> a lake monster, and himself from his WWF debut in 1999.
On January 27, 2010, Irvine and fellow wrestler [[Gregory Helms]] were arrested in [[Fort Mitchell, Kentucky]] after leaving a bar. A police report stated that Helms punched Irvine and the other passengers in the cab. Fellow wrestlers [[Christian Cage|Christian]] and [[CM Punk]] later bailed them out.<ref name="Arrest warrant">{{cite web|last=Holness |first=Peter |title=Chris Jericho issued arrest warrant for not showing up to court |url=http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20100216/-chris-jericho-issued-arrest-warrent-for-not-showing-up-to-court/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926224304/http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20100216/-chris-jericho-issued-arrest-warrent-for-not-showing-up-to-court |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 26, 2016 |publisher=Inentertainmen.co.uk |date=February 16, 2010 |access-date=July 18, 2011 }}</ref>
Since January 2012, Irvine (along with former NFL Quarterback [[Tim Tebow]], former NFL player [[Derrick Brooks]], and former [[Atlanta Braves]] player [[Chipper Jones]]) has been the co-owner of a sports training facility in Tampa, a franchise site of D1 Sports Training and Therapy.<ref>[https://www.d1sportstraining.com/athletes/main/26/chris-jericho/ Jericho profile d1sporttraining.com]</ref>
Irvine is a fan of Japanese [[convenience store]] chain [[Lawson (store)|Lawson]], which Irvine would frequently shop at when he wrestled in Japan in the 1990s. Irvine still visits Lawson whenever he returns to Japan, whether to wrestle or if he is touring with Fozzy.<ref>''Broken Skull Sessions: Chris Jericho'', [[WWE Network]], 2021</ref><ref>{{cite instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQCwN9vjtO_/ |title=If you've spent any time in Japan, you know that @lawsonstation_ is the equivalent of @circlekstores over there... |user=chrisjerichofozzy |postid=CQCwN9vjtO_ |last=Jericho |first=Chris |date=June 12, 2021 |access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref>
=== Charity work ===
Jericho has made philanthropic and charitable efforts. Alongside WWE superstars [[Kevin Owens]] and [[Tyler Breeze]], he donated $2,500 to help victims of the Alberta forest fires. He also donated $1,500 to help [[Brian Knobbs]] with his knee surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Joseph |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Charitable is Jericho |url=https://prowrestlingnewshub.com/aew-news/charitable-is-jericho/ |website=www.prowrestlingnewshub.com |access-date=April 3, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, after [[Buffalo Bills]] player [[Damar Hamlin]]'s on-field collapse during a game against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], Jericho donated $10,000 to Hamlin's charity; originally a $5,000 donation, he later donated another $5,000 after misspelling his own name in the original donation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/1/3/23537428/chris-jericho-10k-donation-damar-hamlins-charity | title=Chris Jericho doubles his donation to Damar Hamlin's charity | date=January 3, 2023 }}</ref>
== Filmography ==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Role
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Android Apocalypse]]''
| TeeDee
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| ''[[Albino Farm]]''
| Levi
|
|-
| ''[[Bloodstained Memoirs]]''
| Himself
| Documentary
|-
| 2010
| ''[[MacGruber (film)|MacGruber]]''
| Frank Korver
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!]]''
| Bruce, the ride attendant
| [[Television film]]
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Nine Legends]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]]''
| KKK Grand Wizard
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[In Search of Darkness: Part II]]''
| Himself
| Documentary
|-
| 2021
| ''I'm Too Old For This Sh*t''<ref>{{cite web |last1=DiVita |first1=Joe |title=Chris Jericho Makes Film Producer Debut on New Metal Documentary |url=https://loudwire.com/chris-jericho-film-producer-too-old-for-this-shit-metal-documentary/ |access-date=January 31, 2021 |work=Loudwire |date=January 1, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
| Producer
| Documentary
|-
| rowspan=2| 2022
| ''[[KillRoy Was Here]]''
| The Gator Chaser
|
|-
| ''[[Terrifier 2]]''
| Adam Burke
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 2024
| ''[[Dark Match (film)|Dark Match]]''
| Prophet
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boone |first=Matt |date=25 April 2024 |title=Chris Jericho To Star In New Lowell Dean-Directed Horror Movie Titled, "Dark Match" |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/chris-jericho-to-star-in-new-lowell-dean-directed-horror-movie-titled-dark-match/ |website=wrestlingheadlines.com/}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Terrifier 3]]''
| Adam Burke
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/terrifier-chris-jericho-lauren-lavera-damien-leone-casting-filming-1235664387/|title='Terrifier 3': Director Damien Leone & Star Lauren LaVera Lift The Lid On Next Installment In Breakout Horror Franchise & What Could Come After|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=December 12, 2023|access-date=December 12, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212161908/https://deadline.com/2023/12/terrifier-chris-jericho-lauren-lavera-damien-leone-casting-filming-1235664387/|archive-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1440991-terrifier-3-new-details|title=Terrifier 3: Damien Leone Shares Fresh Details on His Festive Slasher Sequel|website=ComingSoon|first=Neil|last=Bolt|date=December 13, 2023|access-date=December 13, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213174417/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1440991-terrifier-3-new-details|archive-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref>
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Television
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Role
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Headbangers Ball]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Redemption Song (TV series)|Redemption Song]]''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| ''[[Aaron Stone]]''
| Billy Cobb
| Season 1, episode 11
|-
| ''[[Z Rock (TV series)|Z Rock]]''
| Himself
| Season 2, episode 6
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Downfall (game show)|Downfall]]''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| Himself
| Season 12 contestant
|-
| ''Cubed''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Robot Combat League]]''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| 2013; <br /> 2016; <br /> 2019
| ''[[Talking Dead]]''
| Himself
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2013; <br /> 2017
| ''[[But I'm Chris Jericho!]]''
| Himself
| Lead
|-
| 2014
| ''[[@midnight]]''
| Himself
| Episode 47
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2015
| ''Nothing to Report''
| Chance Blackstreet
| Web series
|-
| ''[[WWE Tough Enough]]''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2016
| ''[[The Eric Andre Show]]''
| Himself
| Season 4, episode 8
|-
| ''[[Hollywood Game Night]]''
| Himself
| Contestant (Season 4, episode 9)
|-
| ''[[Whose Line Is It Anyway? (U.S. TV series)|Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]''
| Himself
| Season 12, episode 5
|-
| ''[[The Thundermans]]''
| Gary
| Season 3, episode 19
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2017
| ''[[Tanked]]''
| Himself
| Season 12, episode 1
|-
| ''[[Hot Ones]]''
| Himself
| Season 4, episode 15
|-
| ''The Legend of... with Chris Jericho''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| ''Rock and Roll Road Trip with [[Sammy Hagar]]''
| Himself
| Season 3, episode 5
|-
| ''[[Drop the Mic]]''
| Himself
| Season 2, episode 9
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2019
| ''[[Engraved on a Nation]]''
| Himself
| Season 2, episode 5
|-
| ''[[America's Got Talent]]''
| Himself
| Season 14, episode 23
|-
| ''[[Lights Out with David Spade]]''
| Himself
| Panelist (Season 1, episode 37)
|-
| 2020–present
| ''[[Dark Side of the Ring]]''
| Himself / narrator
| 24 episodes (seasons 2–5)
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2022
| ''[[Fast Foodies]]''
| Guest
| Season 2, episode 2<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mashed.com/758655/the-cracker-barrel-breakfast-chris-jericho-challenged-fast-foodies-to-recreate/|title=The Cracker Barrel Breakfast Chris Jericho Challenged 'Fast Foodies' To Recreate|first=Maria|last=Scinto|publisher=[[Mashed.com]] |date=February 6, 2022|accessdate=February 7, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]''
| Himself/Bride
| Season 8 contestant
|}
== Video games ==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | WCW Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1998
| ''[[WCW Nitro (video game)|WCW Nitro]]''
| Video game debut
|-
| ''[[WCW/nWo Revenge]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |1999
| ''[[WCW/nWo Thunder]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WCW Mayhem (video game)|WCW Mayhem]]''
|
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | WWE Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| 1999
| ''[[WWF WrestleMania 2000 (video game)|WWF WrestleMania 2000]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2000
| ''[[WWF SmackDown! (video game)|WWF SmackDown!]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF Royal Rumble (2000 video game)|WWF Royal Rumble]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF No Mercy (video game)|WWF No Mercy]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role]]''
| Cover athlete
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2001
| ''[[With Authority!|WWF With Authority!]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF Betrayal]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF Road to WrestleMania]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2002
| ''[[WWF Raw (2002 video game)|WWF Raw]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania X8 (video game)|WWE WrestleMania X8]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Road to WrestleMania X8]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth]]''
| Cover athlete ([[NTSC]] version)
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2003
| ''[[WWE Crush Hour]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania XIX (video game)|WWE WrestleMania XIX]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Raw 2]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2004
| ''[[WWE Day of Reckoning]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Survivor Series (video game)|WWE Survivor Series]]''
| Cover athlete
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2005
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania 21 (video game)|WWE WrestleMania 21]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Aftershock]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Day of Reckoning 2]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006]]''
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009]]''
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011]]''
|
|-
| 2011
| ''[[WWE All Stars]]''
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[WWE '13]]''
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[WWE 2K14]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2014
| ''[[WWE 2K15]]''
| [[Motion capture]]
|-
| ''[[WWE SuperCard]]''
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[WWE 2K16]]''
| Motion capture
|-
| 2016
| ''[[WWE 2K17]]''
| Motion capture
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2017
| ''WWE Champions''
|
|-
| ''WWE Tap Mania''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K18]]''
| Motion capture
|-
| ''WWE Mayhem''
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[WWE 2K19]]''
| Motion capture
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | AEW Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|''[[AEW Elite GM]]''
|
|-
|''AEW Casino: Double or Nothing''
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[[AEW Fight Forever]]''
| Cover athlete
|}
== Championships and accomplishments ==
{{multiple image
| direction = vertical
| width = 175px
| image1 = Milan Chris Jericho 2.jpg
| caption1 = Jericho is a six-time [[Professional wrestling#Championships|world champion]] in WWE—in all six of those reigns the [[Big Gold Belt]] (shown here) was used as the [[Championship belt#Professional wrestling|championship belt]] or part of it in the case of his Undisputed title reign.
| image2 = Jericho 9th Intercontinental Championship.jpg
| caption2 = Jericho has held the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship]] on a [[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|record nine occasions]].
| image3 = Chris Jericho unificed.jpg
| caption3 = All totaled, Jericho is a seven-time [[World tag team championship|tag team champion]] in WWE—having held five [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|World Tag Team Championships]] (around shoulder) and two [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Championships]] (around waist), with both titles together referred to as the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship.
| image4 = Chris Jericho, June 2018 (cropped).png
| caption4 = One reign as [[IWGP Intercontinental Champion]] bring Jerichos's total to 10 intercontinental championships.
| image5 = Chris Jericho AEW Champ (cropped).jpg
| caption5 = In AEW, Jericho was the inaugural [[AEW World Champion]]...
| image6 = Chris Jericho as FTW Champion (cropped).jpg
| caption6 = ...and a former [[FTW Championship|FTW Champion]].
}}
===Professional wrestling===
* '''[[All Elite Wrestling]]'''
** [[AEW World Championship]] ([[List of AEW World Champions|1 time, inaugural]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-championship-history|title=AEW World Championship Title History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4331|title=AEW World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 31, 2019|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[FTW Championship]] (1 time)
**[[AEW Dynamite Awards]] (2 times)
***[[Bleacher Report]] PPV Moment of the Year ([[AEW Dynamite Awards#2021|2021]]) – {{small|[[Stadium Stampede match]] ([[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]] vs [[The Inner Circle (professional wrestling)|The Inner Circle]]) at [[Double or Nothing (2020)|Double or Nothing]]}}<ref name="2021Awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426|title=AEW Awards report: Winners revealed, Shaq challenges Cody|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128005430/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426|url-status=live}}</ref>
***Biggest Beatdown (2021) – {{small|[[The Inner Circle (professional wrestling)|The Inner Circle]] jumps [[Orange Cassidy]] on ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]''}}<ref name="2021Awards"/>
* '''''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'''''
** Feud of the Year (2008) {{small|vs. [[Shawn Michaels]]}}<ref name="Baltimore2008">{{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2008 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=January 2, 2009|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204084430/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame'''
** Class of 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cpwhof.cwnonline.ca/2023-class/|title=2023 Class|work=Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame|access-date=November 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322085053/http://cpwhof.cwnonline.ca/2023-class/|archive-date=March 22, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling'''
** CRMW North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/canada/ab/crmw/crmw-h.html|title=C.R.M.W North American Heavyweight Title|work=Wrestling-titles.com|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1339|title=CRMW North American Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=January 29, 1993|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** CRMW North American Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with [[Lance Storm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/canada/ab/crmw/crmw-t.html|title=C.R.M.W North American Tag Team Titles|work=Wrestling-titles.com|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1341|title=CRMW North American Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=October 17, 1992|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
**CRMW Mid-Heavyweight Championship (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1340|title=CRMW Mid-Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=January 14, 1994|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''Canadian Wrestling Connection'''
** CWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Lance Storm<ref>{{cite tweet|user=LanceStorm|number=498490773898153984|title=23 yrs ago Aug 10/91 in Sundre, AB: @IAmJericho & I beat Bret Como & Lenny St. Clair to retain #CWC tag team titles. #SuddenImpact}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=363623 |access-date=April 6, 2023|website=Cagematch|title= Canadian Wrestling Connection}}</ref>
* '''[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]'''
** [[NWA World Middleweight Championship]] ([[NWA World Middleweight Championship#Title history|1 time]]){{Efn|Despite still using the NWA initials, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is no longer a member of the National Wrestling Alliance. As a result, the NWA doesn't recognize or sanction this championship.}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/nwa/world/nwa-m.html|title=NWA World Middleweight Title|website=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=138|title=NWA World Middleweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=December 7, 1993|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''[[Extreme Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[ECW World Television Championship]] ([[List of ECW World Television Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/ecw-world-television-championship|title=ECW World Television Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2|title=ECW World Television Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 22, 1996|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''[[International Wrestling Alliance]]'''
** [[IWA Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWA Junior Heavyweight Championship|1 time]])<ref name="cagematch.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=11|title=Chris Jericho|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2046|title=IWA Junior Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 7, 1995|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'''
** [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/newjapan/iwgp-ic.html|title=IWGP Intercontinental Title|work=Wrestling-titles.com|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1531|title=IWGP Intercontinental Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 9, 2018|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Faction of the Year|Faction of the Year]] (2021) – with The Inner Circle<ref name="PWI2021">{{cite web |last1=Grifol |first1=Ignacio |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated anuncia los ganadores de sus PWI Awards 2021 |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/105053-pwi-awards-2021 |website=Solowrestling.com |date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
**[[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Decade awards|Feud of the Decade]] (2000s) {{small|vs. Shawn Michaels}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' Decade Awards|date=February 2010|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|volume=31|issue=2}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2008) {{small|vs. Shawn Michaels}}<ref name=pwi2008/>
**Feud of the Year (2021) {{small|vs. MJF}}<ref name="PWI2021"/>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Most Hated Wrestler of the Year|Most Hated Wrestler of the Year]] (2002, 2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwimhoty.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners – Most Hated Wrestler of the Year|access-date=May 5, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829063304/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwimhoty.htm|archive-date=August 29, 2011}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 2 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2009<ref name="iwdpwi09">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2009.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2009|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref>
*'''[[Ring of Honor]]'''
** [[ROH World Championship]] ([[List of ROH World Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=121|title=ROH World Championship History|website=Cagematch}}</ref>
* '''''[[Rolling Stone]]'''''
** Ranked No. 3 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herzog|first=Ken|title=10 Best WWE Wrestlers of 2016|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=December 21, 2016|access-date=September 30, 2020}}</ref>
* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 5 of the [[Sports Illustrated#Male/Men's Wrestler of the Year|top 10 male wrestlers]] in 2019<ref>Barrassodec, J., [https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/12/27/best-wrestlers-of-the-year-2019 "The Top 10 Male Wrestlers of 2019"], ''Sports Illustrated'', December 27, 2019.</ref>
**Ranked No. 18 of the 20 Greatest WWE Wrestlers Of All Time <ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Pullar III |first1=Sid |title=20 Greatest WWE Wrestlers Of All Time |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/features/10-greatest-wwe-wrestlers-of-all-time |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=September 30, 2024 |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>
* '''[[World Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991–2007)|WCW Cruiserweight Championship]] ([[List of WWE Cruiserweight Champions (1991–2007)|4 times]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/cruiserweight-championship|title=Cruiserweight Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=758|title=WCW Cruiserweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 28, 1997|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WCW World Television Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Television Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-tv.html|title=NWA/WCW World Television Title|website=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=150|title=WCW World Television Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 10, 1998|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''[[WWE|World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE]]'''
**[[WWE Championship|Undisputed WWF Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|1 time]]){{Efn|Jericho's reign occurred after [[Championship unification|unifying]] the World Championship (formerly the WCW Championship) and the WWF Championship, making him the first-ever Undisputed WWF Champion.}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/wwe-championship|title=WWE Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=20|title=Undisputed WWF Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=December 9, 2001|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE, 2002–2013)|3 times]])<ref name=whc>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20080907Jericho|access-date=September 8, 2008|title=Chris Jericho's first World Heavyweight Championship reign|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206003953/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20080907Jericho|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=whc2>{{cite web| url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20081103ChrisJericho| access-date=March 23, 2009| title=Chris Jericho's second World Heavyweight Championship reign| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]| archive-date=February 5, 2016| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205055316/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20081103ChrisJericho| url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20100221|title=Chris Jericho's third World Heavyweight Championship reign|access-date=December 17, 2019|archive-date=January 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119215907/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20100221|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=17|title=World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=September 7, 2008|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship|WCW<!-- THE TITLE WAS NOT KNOWN AS THE "WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP" WHEN JERICHO HELD IT. IT WAS KNOWN AS THE "WCW CHAMPIONSHIP" DURING HIS FIRST REIGN, AND THE "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" DURING HIS SECOND. THEREFORE, "WCW/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" IS THE CORRECT PHRASING. -->/World Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Heavyweight Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wcwchampionship/304454110222|title=Chris Jericho's first WCW World Heavyweight Championship reign|access-date=December 17, 2019|archive-date=January 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119215907/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wcwchampionship/304454110222|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wcwchampionship/3044541104|title=Chris Jericho's second WCW World Heavyweight Championship reign|access-date=December 17, 2019|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206003949/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wcwchampionship/3044541104|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=755|title=WCW World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=October 21, 2001|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|9 times]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/intercontinental-championship|title=Intercontinental Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=16|title=WWE Intercontinental Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=December 12, 1999|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates|title=United States Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=62|title=WWE United States Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WWE European Championship|WWF European Championship]] ([[List of WWE European Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/european-championship|title=European Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=13|title=WWF European Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=April 2, 2000|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]] ([[List of WWE Hardcore Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/hardcore-championship|title=Hardcore Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=14|title=WWF Hardcore Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=May 28, 2001|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|2 times]]) – with [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] (1) and [[Big Show]] (1){{Efn|After Edge suffered an injury, Jericho chose Big Show as a replacement partner to hold the championships with. WWE recognizes this occurrence as two separate reigns for Jericho.}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championship|title=Raw Tag Team Championship|website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=61|title=WWE Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 28, 2009|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|WWF/World Tag Team Championship]]{{Efn|Jericho's reigns with Edge and Big Show were as Unified WWE Tag Team Champions.}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=60|title=WWF/World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=May 21, 2001|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref> ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE, 1971–2010)|5 times]]) – with [[Chris Benoit]] (1), [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] (1), [[Christian Cage|Christian]] (1), [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] (1), and [[Big Show]] (1)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/world-tag-team-championship|title=World Tag Team Championship|website=WWE}}</ref>
** [[Bragging Rights (2009)|Bragging Rights Trophy (2009)]] – with [[WWE SmackDown|Team SmackDown]] {{small|([[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]], [[Matt Hardy]], [[Dave Finlay|Finlay]], [[R-Truth]], [[David Hart Smith]], and [[Tyson Kidd]])}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/wwebraggingrightshistory/2009/matches/12210846/results/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012233242/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/wwebraggingrightshistory/2009/matches/12210846/results/|title=SmackDown curses Raw|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=October 25, 2009|archive-date=October 12, 2010|access-date=October 25, 2009}}</ref>
** [[Insurrextion (2001)#Results|Queen's Cup]]
**[[List of WWE tournaments#WWF Undisputed Championship Tournament (2001)|Undisputed WWF Championship Tournament (2001)]]
** [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Original format (established 1997)|Fourth Grand Slam Champion]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/NIh45urtxrT/Nikki+Sixx+Courtney+Bingham+Premiere+God+Bless/svIok1119ds/Chris+Jericho |title=Nikki Sixx and Courtney Bingham at the Premiere of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (Chris Jericho) |work=Zimbio |access-date=April 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626102206/http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/NIh45urtxrT/Nikki+Sixx+Courtney+Bingham+Premiere+God+Bless/svIok1119ds/Chris+Jericho |archive-date=June 26, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|Ninth Triple Crown Champion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angelfire.com/pa4/Johnno/triplecrown.html|title=WWE Triple Crown Champions|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref>
** [[Slammy Award]] ([[Slammy Award|3 times]])
*** Extreme Moment of the Year (2014) {{small|Executing a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving crossbody|crossbody]] on [[Bray Wyatt]] from the top of a [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel cages|steel cage]] on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-12-08/2014-slammy-award-winners|title=2014 Slammy Award winners|work=WWE|date=December 8, 2014|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref>
*** Superstar of the Year (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/slammyawards08/|access-date=December 16, 2008|title=2008 Slammy Awards|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref>
*** Tag Team of the Year (2009) – with [[Big Show]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article10028867.shtml|title=WWE Flashback: The 2009 Slammy Award winners|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 17, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref>
* '''[[WAR (wrestling promotion)|Wrestle Association "R"]]'''
** [[WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/war/war-in-j.html|title=International Junior Heavyweight Title [WAR/Tenryu Project]|website=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=403|title=WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=June 4, 1995|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
** [[International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/war/war-in-j-t.html|title=WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title history|publisher=Wrestling-titles.com|access-date=March 4, 2009}}</ref> – with [[Gedo (wrestler)|Gedo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=404|title=WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=February 23, 1996|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''[[World Wrestling Association]]'''
** [[WWA Tag Team Championship (Mexico)|WWA Tag Team Championship]] ([[WWA Tag Team Championship (Mexico)#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[El Dandy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/wttwwa.html|title=WWA Tag Team Championship (Mexico)|work=Solie's Vintage Title Histories|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1172|title=WWA Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=July 21, 1993|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award (Wrestler of the Year)|Wrestler of the Year]] (2008, 2009, 2019)<ref name="won" /><ref name="WON2019"/>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best on Interviews|Best on Interviews]] (2003, 2008, 2009, 2019)<ref name="won">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|___location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Wrestling Observer Decade Awards|Best on Interviews of the Decade]] (2000s)<ref name="sl080310">{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/segun-el-wrestling-observer-quienes-son-los-mejores-los-mejores-de-la-decada/|title=Según el Wrestling Observer... ¿Quiénes son los mejores los mejores de la década?|last=Beltrán|first=William|date=August 3, 2010|access-date=August 5, 2010|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806184558/http://superluchas.com/segun-el-wrestling-observer-quienes-son-los-mejores-los-mejores-de-la-decada/|archive-date=August 6, 2010}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2008) {{small|vs. Shawn Michaels}}<ref name="won"/>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Pro Wrestling Match of the Year|Pro Wrestling Match of the Year]] (2008) {{small|vs. Shawn Michaels in a [[ladder match]] at [[No Mercy (2008)|No Mercy]]}}<ref name="won"/>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Underrated|Most Underrated Wrestler]] (1999, 2000)<ref name="won"/>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Readers' Favorite Wrestler|Readers' Favorite Wrestler]] (1999)<ref name="won"/>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#United States/Canada MVP|United States/Canada MVP]] (2019)<ref name="WON2019"/>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Charismatic|Most Charismatic]] (2019)<ref name="WON2019"/>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Box Office Draw|Best Box Office Draw]] (2019)<ref name="WON2019"/>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Pro Wrestling Book|Best Pro Wrestling Book]] (2011) {{small|for ''Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps''}}<ref name="WON11">{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 30, 2012|title=January 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news|magazine=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|___location=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Gimmick|Worst Gimmick]] (2024) {{small|as part of [[The Learning Tree (professional wrestling)|The Learning Tree]]}}<ref name="Melz24">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 17, 2025 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-17-2025-observer-newsletter-the-2024-awards-issue/ |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 14, 2025 |access-date=February 14, 2025}}</ref>
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#Inductees|Class of 2010]])<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 25, 2010|title=Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame|___location=Campbell, CA|pages=19–25|issn=1083-9593|periodical=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
===Music===
*[[RIAA certification|Gold]] for "Judas" by the [[RIAA]] as a member of [[Fozzy]]. (2022)<ref name="RIAA">{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=Fozzy |access-date=April 16, 2022}}</ref>
===Other===
* '''The Order of the Buffalo Hunt''' of the province of Manitoba, awarded for his "championship achievements in sports and commitments to underprivileged children". (2004)<ref name=buffalo>{{cite press release|url=https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2004/07/2004-07-05-01.html|title=Manitoba Wrestler Inducted into Order of Buffalo Hunt|access-date=May 11, 2007|work=Legislative Electronic Publications|publisher=Province of Manitoba|date=July 5, 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184548/http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2004/07/2004-07-05-01.html|archive-date=September 30, 2007}}</ref><ref name="buffalo2">{{Harv|Jericho|2011|pp=265–266}} – "After that, Gary Doer, the premier of Manitoba, awarded me with the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, which was the province's highest honor. It was quite the prestigious prize, which has been given to such dignitaries such as Mother Teresa, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Pope John Paul II, and now Chris Jericho." / caption: "Manitoba Premier Gary Doer presents me with the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, along with a tiny bronze buffalo. I'm thinking, 'That's all I get?'"</ref>
* [[File:CAN Queen EII Platinum Jubilee Medal BAR.svg|50x50px]] {{flagicon|Canada}} '''[[Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal]]''' of the province of Manitoba, for his work with various local charities. (2023)<ref name=CTV>{{cite news|url=https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/winnipeg/2023/3/15/1_6314647.amp.html|title='I'm a very proud Winnipegger': Chris Jericho honoured by mayor and premier|first=Devon|last=McKendrick|access-date=June 21, 2023|work=CTV News|date=March 15, 2023|archive-date=June 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620213548/https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/winnipeg/2023/3/15/1_6314647.amp.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* In 2004, Jericho received the [[List of Keys to the City in Canada#Winnipeg|'''Keys to the City''' of Winnipeg]].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wwe-champ-from-winnipeg-arrested-in-u-s-1.899785 |title= WWE champ from Winnipeg arrested in U.S. |first= |last=|access-date=November 30, 2023|work=CTV News|date=January 28, 2010}}</ref>
*On March 12, 2023, the city of Winnipeg renamed the street he grew up on into "Chris Jericho Way".<ref name=CTV/>
== ''Luchas de Apuestas'' record ==
{{see also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align: center"
!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Location
!width=20% scope="col"|Event
!width=15% scope="col"|Date
!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes
|-
|Corazón de León (hair)
|Cro-Magnon (hair)
|Mexico City
|CMLL Live event
|May 30, 1993
|
|-
|Chris Jericho ([[WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991–2007)|championship]])
|[[Juventud Guerrera]] (mask)
|Daly City, California
|[[SuperBrawl VIII]]
|{{dts|1998|2|22}}
|<ref name="sb8"/>
|-
|Chris Jericho (hair)
|[[Kevin Nash]] (hair)
|Grand Rapids, Michigan
|''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''
|August 18, 2003
|
|-
|[[Rey Mysterio]] (mask)
|Chris Jericho ([[WWE Intercontinental Championship|championship]])
|Sacramento, California
|[[WWE The Bash|The Bash]]
|June 28, 2009
|
|-
|Chris Jericho (hair)
|[[Ortiz (wrestler)|Ortiz]] (hair)
|St. Louis, Missouri
|[[Road Rager (2022)|Road Rager]]
|June 15, 2022
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ewrestling.com/article/chris-jericho-set-face-ortiz-hair-vs-hair-match-aew-dynamite-road-rager|title=Chris Jericho Set To Face Ortiz In A Hair vs. Hair Match At AEW Dynamite Road Rager|date=June 2, 2022 |publisher=ewrestling|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|[[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] (mask)
|Chris Jericho ([[ROH World Championship|championship]])
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|[[AEW Dynasty (2025)|Dynasty]]
|April 6, 2025
|
|}
== Notes ==
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== References ==
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<ref name="KreikenbohmFMW">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&promotion=242|title=Chris Jericho - matches - Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling Association|access-date=August 20, 2025|website=Cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}</ref>
<ref name="KreikenbohmNJPW">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=758&page=4&promotion=7|title=Chris Jericho - matches - New Japan Pro Wrestling|access-date=August 21, 2025|website=Cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}</ref>
}}
==Further reading==
* {{cite book|first=Scott|last=Keith|title=Wrestling's One Ring Circus: The Death of the World Wrestling Federation|year=2004|publisher=Citadel Press|isbn=0-8065-2619-X}}
* {{cite book|first=A.R.|last=Schaefer|title=Y2J: Pro Wrestler Chris Jericho (Pro Wrestlers)|year=2002|publisher=Capstone High-Interest Books|isbn=978-0-7368-1313-6|url=https://archive.org/details/y2jprowrestlerch00scha}}
* {{cite book|ref={{Harvid|Jericho|2007}}|last1=Jericho|first1=Chris|last2=Fornatale|first2=Peter Thomas|title=A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex|publisher=[[Grand Central Publishing]]|___location=[[New York, New York]]|year=2007|pages=432pp|no-pp=y|isbn=978-0-446-58006-9|name-list-style=amp|url=https://archive.org/details/lionstalearoundt00jeri|url-access=registration}}
* {{cite book|ref={{Harvid|Jericho|2011}}|last1=Jericho|first1=Chris|last2=Fornatale|first2=Peter Thomas|title=Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps|publisher=[[Grand Central Publishing]]|___location=[[New York, New York]]|year=2011|pages=448pp|no-pp=y|isbn=978-0-446-53815-2|name-list-style=amp|url=https://archive.org/details/undisputedhowtob00jeri_0|url-access=registration}}
* {{cite book|first1=Chris|last1=Jericho|first2=Pete|last2=Fornatale|first3=Alex|last3=Marvez|title=The Complete List of Jericho|year=2021|url=http://jericho30.com}}
== External links ==
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* {{Official website|https://fozzyrock.com/|Fozzy}}
* {{Official website|https://www.chrisjericho.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://talkisjericho.com/|Talk Is Jericho}}
* {{Official website|https://www.webisjericho.com/|Web is Jericho}}
* {{YouTube|channel=UC1phQaDMtQe6jNk19yIPbpg}}
* {{IMDb name|410171|Chris Jericho}}
* {{Roh roster|chris-jericho|Chris Jericho}}
* {{NJPW profile|id=6990|name=Chris Jericho|newlink=yes}}
* {{web archive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990508155727/http://wcw.com/superstars/jericho.shtml|date=May 8, 1999|title=World Championship Wrestling profile}}
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