Chris Jericho's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Chris Jericho. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Chris Jericho, born Christopher Keith Irvine, is a highly successful American-Canadian professional wrestler, musician, and actor. He is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he made history as the first-ever AEW World Champion. Jericho is known for his charismatic personality, in-ring skills, and ability to reinvent himself throughout his career. Beyond wrestling, he fronts the rock band Fozzy, showcasing his musical talents and further cementing his status as a versatile entertainer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1993: NWA World Middleweight Champion

In December 1993, Chris Jericho began his 11-month reign as the NWA World Middleweight Champion in CMLL.

June 1995: Won the WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship

In June 1995, Chris Jericho defeated Gedo for the WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship.

February 1996: Won International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship

In February 1996, Chris 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.

June 1996: Jericho Wins ECW World Television Championship

In June 1996, at Hardcore Heaven, Chris Jericho won the ECW World Television Championship by defeating Pitbull #2.

June 28, 1997: Jericho Wins WCW Cruiserweight Championship

On June 28, 1997, at a Saturday Nitro live event in Los Angeles, Chris Jericho defeated Syxx to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, his first championship with WCW.

January 23, 2000: Jericho Wins Intercontinental Championship

On January 23, 2000, at the Royal Rumble, Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly in a Triple Threat match to become the sole WWF Intercontinental Champion.

January 21, 2001: Jericho wins Intercontinental Championship

On January 21, 2001, at the Royal Rumble, Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in a ladder match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship for the fourth time.

2001: First Undisputed WWF Champion

In 2001, Chris Jericho became the first Undisputed WWF Champion, unifying the WWF and World titles by defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on the same night.

January 20, 2002: Jericho Retains Title Against The Rock

On January 20, 2002, at the Royal Rumble, Chris Jericho retained the Undisputed WWF Championship against The Rock.

2008: Won Superstar of the Year Slammy Award

In 2008, Chris Jericho won the Superstar of the Year Slammy Award.

2009: Won Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award

In 2009, Chris Jericho (along with Big Show as Jeri-Show) won the Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award.

2010: Inducted into Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

In 2010, Chris Jericho was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

January 9, 2017: Wins WWE United States Championship

On the January 9, 2017 episode of Raw, Chris Jericho defeated Roman Reigns in a handicap match also involving Kevin Owens to win the WWE United States Championship, becoming a Grand Slam winner under the current format.

March 15, 2023: Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

On March 15, 2023, Chris Jericho was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Premier of Manitoba, Heather Stefanson, prior to an AEW Dynamite broadcast in Winnipeg. It was also announced that a portion of Wordsworth Way in Winnipeg, where he lived, would be renamed "Chris Jericho Way".