Discover the defining moments in the early life of Chris Jericho. From birth to education, explore key events.
Chris Jericho, born Christopher Keith Irvine, is a highly acclaimed American-Canadian professional wrestler, musician, and actor. Currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2019, where he leads The Learning Tree stable and holds the ROH World Championship in Ring of Honor. Renowned for his charismatic rock star persona, technical wrestling skills, and constant reinvention, Jericho is recognized as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. His contributions extend beyond wrestling, showcasing his talents in music and acting.
On November 9, 1970, Christopher Keith Irvine was born in Manhasset, New York, to a Canadian couple. His father, Ted Irvine, was playing for the New York Rangers at the time.
In 1990, Christopher Keith Irvine graduated from Red River College in Winnipeg with a diploma in Creative Communications.
On the January 15, 1998, episode of Thunder, Chris Jericho defeated Eddie Guerrero to earn a title shot against Rey Mysterio Jr. for the Cruiserweight Championship at Souled Out. After winning the Cruiserweight Championship, Jericho turned heel by attacking Mysterio's knee with a toolbox.
On March 12, 1998, episode of Thunder, Malenko defeated Lenny Lane, who was bribed by Chris Jericho and wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask.
On the March 30, 1998, episode of Nitro, after defeating Marty Jannetty, Chris Jericho humorously recited a list of 1,004 holds he claimed to know to the audience, many of which were fictional, and most were armbars.
On July 30, 2000, Chris Jericho married Jessica Lockhart.
In 2003, Chris Jericho's son, Ash Edward Irvine, was born.
In 2006, Jericho's identical twin daughters, Sierra Loretta "SiSi" Irvine and Cheyenne Lee "Chey" Irvine, were born.
On January 27, 2010, Jericho and Gregory Helms were arrested in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, after leaving a bar. A police report stated that Helms punched Jericho and the other passengers in the cab.
Since January 2012, Jericho (along with Tim Tebow, Derrick Brooks, and Chipper Jones) has been the co-owner of a sports training facility in Tampa, a franchise site of D1 Sports Training and Therapy.
Since 2012, Chris Jericho has gradually gotten a sleeve over his left arm.
In 2017, Jericho launched "Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea", a cruise combining rock and wrestling with a vacation experience.
In 2018, the first "Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea" sailed from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, from October 27–31.
In a February 2019 interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Chris Jericho revealed that his initial wrestling name was going to be "Jack Action", before settling on Chris Jericho.
In October 2020, Jericho reportedly donated $3,000 to Donald Trump's presidential re-election campaign.
In 2020, Chris Jericho hosted a second cruise, "Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea Part Deux: Second Wave", which ran from January 20–24.
In 2021, a third cruise, "Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea Triple Whammy", was scheduled for October 21–25.
On March 15, 2023, Chris Jericho was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Premier of Manitoba, Heather Stefanson. Additionally, a portion of Winnipeg's Wordsworth Way, where Jericho lived, was renamed "Chris Jericho Way".
On August 9, 2023, during an episode of Dynamite, all members of the Jericho Appreciation Society, with the exception of Sammy Guevara, walked out on Chris Jericho due to his association with Don Callis, effectively disbanding the stable.
In 2023, Jericho donated $10,000 to Damar Hamlin's charity, initially misspelling his name and donating an additional $5,000 to correct it. He also donated to victims of the Alberta forest fires and Brian Knobbs' knee surgery.
In February 2024, Chris Jericho revived his "Lionheart" persona, showcasing a return to a character he has previously portrayed in his career.
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