| Chris Jericho Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 103 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 9, 1970 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Jessica Lockhart |
Chris Jericho is a popular Canadian WWE wrestler and lead singer of the heavy metal band Fozzy. In 2019, he signed up with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and became their inaugural World Champion in August 2019.
Born Name
Christopher Keith Irvine
Nick Name
Chris, Moongoose McQueen, Y2J
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Manhasset, New York, United States
Residence
Odessa, North-West of Tampa, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Chris studied in Westwood Collegiate public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He graduated with Honors from Red River College, Winnipeg, in 1990, acquiring a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Communications.
At the age of 19, Jericho joined the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling and started performing in independent shows after 2 months of training.
Occupation
Professional Wrestler, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Podcast Host, Author, Actor, and Entrepreneur
Family
- Father – Edward Amos Irvine aka Ted (Retired NHL player, Radio Commentator, Financial Planner)
- Mother – Loretta Vivian Irvine (Expired December 2005)
- Others – Vanessa Gerads (Half-Sister) (Music Teacher), Jacob Klewchuk (Maternal Grandfather), Mary Klewchuk (Maternal Grandmother), Larry Klewchuk (Maternal Uncle), Bonne Davis (Stepmother)
Manager
Chris Jericho is represented by –
- Barry Bloom, Sports Agent
- Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)
- Prince Marketing Group
- Sharron Elkabas, Mn2s, International Talent Booking, and Promotion Agency
Genre
Heavy Metal, Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Bass, Piano
Labels
Megaforce, ASH, Riot Entertainment, Century Media
Build
Bodybuilder
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
103 kg or 227 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Chris Jericho has dated –
- Jessica Lockhart (2000–Present) – Chris was introduced to Jessica by a mutual friend WCW wrestler Disco Inferno (Glenn Gilbertti) and they got married on July 30, 2000. Together the couple has 3 children – a son named Ash Edward Irvine (b. September 2003) and twin daughters Cheyenne Lee Irvine aka Chey and Sierra Loretta Irvine, aka Sisi (b. July 2006).
- Kelly Kelly (2009–2010) – There were relationship rumors after a picture of Chris and Kelly kissing at a party went viral.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Chris has Scottish ancestry on his father’s side while he is of Ukrainian descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Rock star persona
- A tattooed sleeve on the left arm
- Has his wife’s name tattooed on his left ring finger as well as the alphabet J at the back of his left hand
- He also has a drawing of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden’s mascot ‘Eddie’ on one forearm and an illustration of Lady Justice on his other forearm. Other drawings include artwork of Fozzy’s album Sin and Bones, Jack O’ Lantern carved pumpkin, a lake monster, and a picture of himself from his WWF debut in 1999.
Brand Endorsem*nts
- He was cast in TV commercials for Chef Boyardee (2000), Taco Bell (2000), and THQ (2001).
- His character has been featured in numerous video games which include WCW/nWo Revenge, WCW Nitro, WCW/nWo Thunder, WCW Mayhem, WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWF SmackDown!, WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role, WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It, WWE Raw (2002), WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw, WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, Trailer Park Boys: Greasy money (2019), WWE All-Stars, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE ’13, WWE 2K14, 2K15, 2K16, 2K17, 2K18, and 2K19.
- He is the co-owner of a sports training facility, franchise site of D1 Sports Training and Therapy with 3 other sportsmen, namely, Tim Tebow, Derrick Brooks, and Chipper Jones.
Religion
Christianity
Chris Jericho Favorite Things
- Passtime – Listening to music
- Fictional Character – Betty Cooper from Archie Comics
- Director – Eli Roth
- Snack – Almonds
- Guilty Pleasure – Cheetos
- Animal – Dogs
- Place To Perform (Wrestling) – Japan, Chicago, New York City, Winnipeg
- Place To Perform (As A Fozzy Band Member) – The United Kingdom (particularly Glasgow, Scotland)
- TV Show Theme Song – The Jeffersons (1975–1985), Dexter (2006–2013)
- Superhero – Aquaman, Batman
- Disney Princess – Pocahontas
- Cartoon Character – Shaggy from Scooby-Doo, Patrick from Sponge Bob Square Pants
- Pick-Up Line – “I am new in town, can I have directions to your place?”
- Halloween Costume – Dressing up as Vinnie Vincent from the band Kiss
Chris Jericho Facts
- Before finding success as a wrestler, he briefly worked as a bouncer and model in Canada.
- He is a New York Times bestselling author who has published numerous books such as A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex (2007), Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps (2011), The Best In The World…At What I Have No Idea (2014), and No Is a Four-Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling but Succeeded in Life (2017).
- From 2013 to 2015, he hosted a show titled Robot Combat League on SyFy.
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