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 accomplished American-Canadian professional wrestler, musician, and actor. He is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Jericho has had a long and successful wrestling career spanning decades and multiple promotions, including WWE, WCW, and ECW. He is known for his charismatic persona, in-ring skills, and ability to reinvent himself. Beyond wrestling, Jericho is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Fozzy and has made appearances in film and television, solidifying 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 an 11-month reign as the NWA World Middleweight Champion in CMLL.

June 1995: Won 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.

June 1996: Jericho wins ECW World Television Championship

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

June 28, 1997: Jericho Wins WCW Cruiserweight Championship

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

January 23, 2000: Jericho Wins WWF Intercontinental Championship

On January 23, 2000, Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly in a Triple Threat match at the Royal Rumble, attaining sole champion status for the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

2000: Championship Matches

In 2000, Chris Jericho was involved in multiple championship matches including winning the European Championship at WrestleMania 2000 and losing the Intercontinental title to Kurt Angle.

January 21, 2001: Jericho Wins Intercontinental Championship at Royal Rumble

On January 21, 2001, Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble 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, defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on the same night to unify the WWF and WCW World titles.

January 20, 2002: Jericho Retains Undisputed WWF Championship at Royal Rumble

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

2002: WCW/World Championship Win

Chris Jericho won the WCW/World Championship twice by 2002.

January 13, 2003: Jericho wins over-the-top-rope challenge

On January 13, 2003, Chris Jericho won an over-the-top-rope challenge against Kane, Rob Van Dam, and Batista on Raw. This victory allowed him to select his entry number for the Royal Rumble match. Jericho chose number two to start the match with Shawn Michaels.

2008: Jericho's Championship Victory and Feud with Shawn Michaels

In 2008, Chris Jericho defeated CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship at Unforgiven in a Championship Scramble match. Jericho then retained the title against Shawn Michaels at No Mercy in a ladder match. He lost the title to Batista at Cyber Sunday, but won it back on the 800th episode of Raw.

2008: Superstar of the Year Slammy Award Winner

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

2008: Feud of the Year and Match of the Year

In 2008, Chris Jericho's feud with Shawn Michaels and their ladder match at No Mercy were highly acclaimed, with Wrestling Observer Newsletter naming their feud the "Feud of the Year" and the ladder match the "Match of the Year".

2009: Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award

In 2009, Chris Jericho and Big Show (as Jeri-Show) won the Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award, making Jericho the only winner of both Superstar and Tag Team of the Year.

2009: Chris Jericho's Intercontinental Championship Win

In 2009, Chris Jericho started a feud with Rey Mysterio, ultimately defeating him at Extreme Rules to win his record-breaking ninth Intercontinental Championship. However, he lost the title back to Mysterio at The Bash in a mask vs. title match.

2010: Inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

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

2010: World Heavyweight Championship win and loss

In 2010, Chris Jericho won the World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber after interference from Shawn Michaels. He defeated Edge at WrestleMania XXVI to retain the title, but lost it to Jack Swagger on SmackDown.