Follwoing AEW Dynamite in Milwaukee, AEW President Tony Khan gifted Giannis Antetokounmpo a replica of the AEW Championship. Antetokounmpo is the star player of current NBA champions, Milwaukee Bucks. He met up with Chris Jericho and Sting as well. Antetokounmpo had a front-row seat there with his brother, Alex, and son, Liam. The crowd pop when the Bucks champ appeared in the ring. After Khan got him the title belt, Antetokounmpo [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/giannis-antetokounmpo] flaunted it with pride. Rumors say that this appearance will air on AEW Rampage this Friday. Following this incident, Antetokounmpo is the only man to hold the WWE Universal title and AEW World title thanks to his love for pro wrestling. Follwoing the appearance, Antetokounmpo went to AEW backstage, There, he met some of the legends of the industry like Chris Jericho and Sting. In an Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/CTBgVJjMA-_/] post, Jericho showed a glimpse of the NBA star. Le Champion [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-jericho] wrote, “GOAT meets GOAT meets…Jericho! Great to see @giannis_an34 having a blast at #AEWDynamite tonight in #Milwaukee!!!” Check the post below – Watch this story – Every Championship WWE Megastar Becky Lynch Has Held in Her Career [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-every-championship-wwe-megastar-becky-lynch-has-held-in-her-career-charlotte-flair-bianca-belair-ronda-rousey-vince-mcmahon-raw-smackdown/] CHRIS JERICHO PUTS HIS CAREER ON THE LINE AT AEW ALL OUT In his final match on ‘Labours of Jericho,’ the former AEW World Champion faced MJF. However, Jericho fell short of winning against the ‘Salt of the Earth.’ But Jericho was not done with MJF. [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mjf] On the last episode of AEW Dynamite, Jericho demanded the last match with MJF. He also revealed that if he lost the match, Jericho would never wrestle in AEW again, shifting to a permanent commentary role. MJF came out and was initially uninterested. But with the added possibility of him ending Jericho’s career, made MJF give in as the match was scheduled for September 5 at All Out. MJF and Chris Jericho will meet for the third time. Till now, MJF is leading with 2-0. They first met at Full Gear 2020 and then at Blood and Guts this year. If Jericho loses the match, it would be a good way to transition him onto the commentary scene from full-time wrestling. This would also put MJF on a pedestal as the one who put Jericho into retirement. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Read more – CM Punk Adds Fuel to the Fire of Daniel Bryan Signing With WWE After Dynamite Goes Off Air [https://www.essentiallysports.com/aew-news-cm-punk-adds-fuel-to-the-fire-of-daniel-bryan-signing-with-wwe-after-dynamite-goes-off-air/] 

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<h2>AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results</h2>
All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7xaqmMyjmAsByHJpCrnlyMbRxjs=/1400x1050/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19622967/EO7md32XUAApg5L.jpg" alt="I'm Embarrassed this Happens" data-noaft="1" />

Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History</h2>
It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE.

The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://gmsrp.cachefly.net/images/19/01/02/06fa27e58f9aa42ca3eb7ef0dfd176bd/960.jpg" alt="Two WWE legends are set to be involved in Cody Rhodes &amp; The Young Bucks' All Elite Wrestling | GiveMeSport" data-noaft="1" />

Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars.

The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cody-young-bucks.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes And The Young Bucks Mock WWE 24/7 Title | WrestlingWorld" data-noaft="1" />

Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world.
<h3>Build-up</h3>
Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i2-prod.mylondon.news/incoming/article14051044.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-879842246.jpg" alt="Tony Khan reaffirms commitment to Fulham role after being named president of All Elite Wrestling | Football-Addict" data-noaft="1" />

Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer.

Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i1.wp.com/fullpresscoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KennyOmega.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1" alt="Why Kenny Omega made the right choice going to AEW - Full Press Coverage" data-noaft="1" />

Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business.

AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents.
<h3>Current times</h3>
<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://s3.superluchas.com/2020/07/Orange-Cassidy-y-Chris-Jericho-AEW.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho Reacts to his Iconic Debate with Orange Cassidy on AEW - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues.

In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jon-Moxley-4.jpg" alt="Jon Moxley blasts the fan Who ran at him during AEW All Out Entrance - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE.
<h2>What is AEW?</h2>
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>How AEW is different from WWE?</h2>
Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AEW05224-1200x675.jpg" alt="AEW Dynamite 7/22/20 Part 1 - Now That's What I Call Extreme Rules" data-noaft="1" />

WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days.

The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wrestlezone.com/assets/uploads/2020/07/AEW-Dynamite-Darby-Allin-Ricky-Starks-Skateboard.jpg" alt="Ricky Starks Shows Off Bloody Back After Landing On Thumbtacks - Wrestlezone" data-noaft="1" />

AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away.
<h2>AEW Roster</h2>
AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter.

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AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold.

AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/TS1-EP0YQNVxdvfA7k9Aa-evIP0=/404x0:2047x1095/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67018596/EaHjZ4xXgAEi_r7.0.0.0.jpeg" alt="Wrestling's Best Women, #10: Hikaru Shida - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them.

The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/004/380/828/aa31261f94e2fffe857b2d948ba9fdf1_crop_exact.jpg?w=2975&amp;h=2048&amp;q=85" alt="AEW Revolution 2020 Results: Orange Cassidy Shines Brightest, More Hot Takes | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara.

The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes.

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AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster.
<h2>Where to watch AEW?”</h2>
AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.
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<td valign="middle">January 1, 2019- Present</td>
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<td valign="middle">October 2, 2019</td>
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<td valign="middle">Wednesday, 8 PM E.T.</td>
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<td valign="middle">TNT Website</td>
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AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.  Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.  History It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE. The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show. Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars. The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows. Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world. Build-up Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC. Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer. Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac. Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business. AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents. Current times The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues. In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes. It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE. What is AEW? All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.  How AEW is different from WWE? Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.  WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days. The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this. AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away. AEW Roster AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.  AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter. AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold. AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed. The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them. The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa. Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara. The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes. AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster. Where to watch AEW?” AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. 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[caption id="attachment_512042" align="aligncenter" width="466"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512042" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112003514/chris-jericho-4-466x315.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="315" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Chris Jericho attends the All Elite Wrestling panel during 2019 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javits Center on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Company)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Christopher Keith Irvine, better known as Chris Jericho, is a Canadian professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He is also a musician, author, actor, and podcaster.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Some would even say that he is the greatest professional wrestler of all time. That isn't just because of him constantly reinventing himself in the WWE, but also because of his achievements outside the company.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho began training to become a wrestler at 19 at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling. His incredible skills led to the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) signing him. However, he was frustrated by the company constantly pushing ex-WWE superstars at the cost of its homegrown talent. This led to him signing with the WWE and quickly becoming one of the top stars in the company.</p>


[caption id="attachment_512046" align="aligncenter" width="454"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512046" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112003903/chris-jericho-and-big-show-454x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho and Big Show" width="454" height="315" /> LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestlers and tag team partners Chris Jericho (L) and Big Show appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Chris became the first undisputed WWF Champion, defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in one night. He would have many iconic feuds in the company ranging from old-timers like Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, and The Rock to the new generation like Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His ability to reinvent himself saw him excel both as a babyface and a heel. His most recent run with the WWE saw him incorporate things like "The List" and his "stupid idiot" catchphrase that caught on like wildfire. This was a tremendous example of how Jericho stayed relevant even as times changed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">He left the WWE soon after to wrestle for smaller promotions like NJPW and AEW. Jericho has continued to rebuild himself even in the twilight of his career, and therefore, he is so respected.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho Achievements</h2>
[caption id="attachment_512043" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512043" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112003703/chris-jericho-tokyo-dome-473x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho at the Tokyo Dome" width="473" height="315" /> TOKYO,JAPAN - JANUARY 4: Chris Jericho holds the belt of IWGP Intercontinental championship during the Wrestle Kingdom 13 at Tokyo Dome on January 04, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho holds many records in the WWE. He is a six-time world champion, having won the Undisputed WWF Championship within the WWF/WWE, along with winning the WCW/World Championship twice and the World Heavyweight Championship three times.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">He has also held the WWE Intercontinental Championship a record nine times and was the ninth Triple Crown Champion, and the fourth Grand Slam Champion in history. Chris Jericho is also a two-time United States Champion and a two-time tag team champion. He is also the first-ever AEW World Champion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho has also held the IWGP Intercontinental Championship in NJPW. That further placed him as the foremost wrestler in the world. These victories increase his standing on the greatness meter.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho Net Worth</h2>
[caption id="attachment_512044" align="aligncenter" width="474"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512044" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112003742/chris-jericho-fozzy-474x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho Fozzy" width="474" height="315" /> WALTON-ON-TRENT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 11: Vocalist Chris Jericho of American heavy metal group Fozzy performing live on stage at Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, England, on August 11, 2013. (Photo by Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho's <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/chris-jericho-net-worth/">net worth</a> in 2022 is estimated to be $18 million. This comes from diverse sources of income, like professional wrestling, his band, and books.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His current salary stands at $500,000 per annum as of 2022.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho Podcast</h2>
[caption id="attachment_512049" align="aligncenter" width="431"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512049" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112004049/jericho-2004-431x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho" width="431" height="315" /> Chris Jericho, WWE wrestler and lead singer of Fozzy (Photo by Kirby Lee/WireImage)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Chris also hosts a very popular podcast. This doesn't come as a surprise considering his extremely charismatic real-life personality.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Called <a href="https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/talk-is-jericho/">'Talk Is Jericho'</a>, it began in December 2013. He also hosts professional wrestlers, former WWE stars, rock stars, and other notable personalities on his podcast. It originally appeared on PodcastOne before moving to the Westwood One network in 2018. The podcast has featured famous guests like AEW Champion Jon Moxley, adding to its ever-present intrigue.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho AEW</h2>
[caption id="attachment_512050" align="aligncenter" width="496"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-512050" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112004143/chris-jericho-aew-1-496x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho" width="496" height="315" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Chris Jericho attends the All Elite Wrestling press line during 2019 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javits Center on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Company)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Jericho has been a feature of AEW since the company began in 2019. He became the first AEW World Champion after defeating big star Hangman Adam Page.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Since then, he has formed his own heel stable comprising Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz. The group has been the top draw in the company.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Chris dropped his title to Jon Moxley but remained a big part of the company. Jericho was then involved in a storyline with MJF, the two-faced each other at Full Gear, which MJF won and joined The Inner Circle.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho Charities and Foundations</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-289694 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200612124900/y2j-christmas-jericho.png" alt="Chris Jericho" width="800" height="500" />
<p style="text-align: center">Chris is a music lover, and that reflects in his charities. He is a sponsor for the Inspire Foundation, which takes music to children with special needs.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Chris Jericho?</h2>
[caption id="attachment_432855" align="aligncenter" width="236"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-432855" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1155973515-236x315.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho" width="236" height="315" /> OSAKA, JAPAN - JUNE 09: Chris Jericho and Kazuchika Okada compete in the IWGP Heavy Weight Championship bout during the Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall of NJPW on June 09, 2019 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Here are Chris' social media handles -</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Instagram - <a href="https://instagram.com/chrisjerichofozzy?igshid=1bl87kaaylc2y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@chrisjerichofozzy</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@iamjericho</a></p>

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<tbody>
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<td style="text-align: center" width="110">Birth name</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="500">Christopher Keith Irvine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Born</td>
<td style="text-align: center">November 9, 1970 (age 51)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6 ft 0 in (183 cm)</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Weight</td>
<td style="text-align: center">227 lb (103 kg)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Address</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6918 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Parents</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Loretta Vivian Irvine and Ted Irvine</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Nationality</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Canadian-American</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Ancestry</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Scottish</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Spouse</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Jessica Lockhart (m. 2000)</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Children</td>
<td style="text-align: center">3 (Ash Edward Irvine, Cheyenne Lee Irvine, Sierra Loretta Irvine)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Relatives</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ted Irvine (father)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Ring name(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Chris Jericho, Corazón de León, Lionheart, León D' Oro, Lion Do, Super Liger</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Trained by</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ed Langley, Stu Hart</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Debut</td>
<td style="text-align: center">02-Oct-90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Net Worth</td>
<td style="text-align: center">$18 Milion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Chris Jericho

NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; OCTOBER 04: Chris Jericho attends the All Elite Wrestling panel during 2019 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javits Center on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Company) Chris Jericho 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Christopher Keith Irvine, better known as Chris Jericho, is a Canadian professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He is also a musician, author, actor, and podcaster. Jericho is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Some would even say that he is the greatest professional wrestler of all time. That isn&#8217;t just because of him constantly reinventing himself in the WWE, but also because of his achievements outside the company. Jericho began training to become a wrestler at 19 at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling. His incredible skills led to the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) signing him. However, he was frustrated by the company constantly pushing ex-WWE superstars at the cost of its homegrown talent. This led to him signing with the WWE and quickly becoming one of the top stars in the company. LAS VEGAS &#8211; AUGUST 24: Wrestlers and tag team partners Chris Jericho (L) and Big Show appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Chris became the first undisputed WWF Champion, defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in one night. He would have many iconic feuds in the company ranging from old-timers like Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, and The Rock to the new generation like Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens. His ability to reinvent himself saw him excel both as a babyface and a heel. His most recent run with the WWE saw him incorporate things like &#8220;The List&#8221; and his &#8220;stupid idiot&#8221; catchphrase that caught on like wildfire. This was a tremendous example of how Jericho stayed relevant even as times changed. He left the WWE soon after to wrestle for smaller promotions like NJPW and AEW. Jericho has continued to rebuild himself even in the twilight of his career, and therefore, he is so respected. Chris Jericho Achievements TOKYO,JAPAN &#8211; JANUARY 4: Chris Jericho holds the belt of IWGP Intercontinental championship during the Wrestle Kingdom 13 at Tokyo Dome on January 04, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images) Jericho holds many records in the WWE. He is a six-time world champion, having won the Undisputed WWF Championship within the WWF/WWE, along with winning the WCW/World Championship twice and the World Heavyweight Championship three times. He has also held the WWE Intercontinental Championship a record nine times and was the ninth Triple Crown Champion, and the fourth Grand Slam Champion in history. Chris Jericho is also a two-time United States Champion and a two-time tag team champion. He is also the first-ever AEW World Champion. Jericho has also held the IWGP Intercontinental Championship in NJPW. That further placed him as the foremost wrestler in the world. These victories increase his standing on the greatness meter. Chris Jericho Net Worth WALTON-ON-TRENT, UNITED KINGDOM &#8211; AUGUST 11: Vocalist Chris Jericho of American heavy metal group Fozzy performing live on stage at Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, England, on August 11, 2013. (Photo by Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images) Jericho&#8217;s net worth in 2022 is estimated to be $18 million. This comes from diverse sources of income, like professional wrestling, his band, and books. His current salary stands at $500,000 per annum as of 2022. Chris Jericho Podcast Chris Jericho, WWE wrestler and lead singer of Fozzy (Photo by Kirby Lee/WireImage) Chris also hosts a very popular podcast. This doesn&#8217;t come as a surprise considering his extremely charismatic real-life personality. Called &#8216;Talk Is Jericho&#8217;, it began in December 2013. He also hosts professional wrestlers, former WWE stars, rock stars, and other notable personalities on his podcast. It originally appeared on PodcastOne before moving to the Westwood One network in 2018. The podcast has featured famous guests like AEW Champion Jon Moxley, adding to its ever-present intrigue. Chris Jericho AEW NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; OCTOBER 04: Chris Jericho attends the All Elite Wrestling press line during 2019 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javits Center on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Company) Jericho has been a feature of AEW since the company began in 2019. He became the first AEW World Champion after defeating big star Hangman Adam Page. Since then, he has formed his own heel stable comprising Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz. The group has been the top draw in the company. Chris dropped his title to Jon Moxley but remained a big part of the company. Jericho was then involved in a storyline with MJF, the two-faced each other at Full Gear, which MJF won and joined The Inner Circle. Chris Jericho Charities and Foundations Chris is a music lover, and that reflects in his charities. He is a sponsor for the Inspire Foundation, which takes music to children with special needs. How to Contact Chris Jericho? OSAKA, JAPAN &#8211; JUNE 09: Chris Jericho and Kazuchika Okada compete in the IWGP Heavy Weight Championship bout during the Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall of NJPW on June 09, 2019 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images) Here are Chris&#8217; social media handles &#8211; Instagram &#8211; @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter &#8211; @iamjericho  Birth name Christopher Keith Irvine  Born November 9, 1970 (age 51)  Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)  Weight 227 lb (103 kg)  Address 6918 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL  Parents Loretta Vivian Irvine and Ted Irvine  Nationality Canadian-American  Ancestry Scottish  Marital Status Married  Spouse Jessica Lockhart (m. 2000)  Children 3 (Ash Edward Irvine, Cheyenne Lee Irvine, Sierra Loretta Irvine)  Relatives Ted Irvine (father)  Ring name(s) Chris Jericho, Corazón de León, Lionheart, León D&#8217; Oro, Lion Do, Super Liger  Trained by Ed Langley, Stu Hart  Debut 02-Oct-90  Net Worth $18 Milion

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong><b>Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?</b></strong></h2>
Giannis Antetokounmpo or the<em> "Greek Freak"</em> is one of those names that have spurred the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_self" rel="noopener">NBA</a> circuit in recent times. Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos, eventually playing for their senior team. Following this, the power forward declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft in 2013, where Antetokounmpo was drafted with the 15th overall pick by the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/milwaukee-bucks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, a team he has been playing for since then. He wears the No. 34 jersey.

[caption id="attachment_2593533" align="alignnone" width="5064"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2593533" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-04T034350Z_1590397656_MT1USATODAY22217926_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-INDIANA-PACERS.jpg" alt="" width="5064" height="3379" /> Jan 3, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Over his career, Antetokounmpo has been an NBA All-Star seven times. Giannis also won two successive MVP trophies in 2019 and 2020 to solidify his status as a star in the league. After multiple seasons of being heavily criticized for his failure to win a title, the power forward silenced his critics winning his first championship and Final MVP in 2021. In the 2023-24 season, he is continuing his top form, with the Bucks now a force to be reckoned with in the East.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Giannis Antetokounmpo's early life </b></h2>
Born in Athens to Nigerian immigrant parents, Charles and Veronica <span style="font-weight: 400">Antetokounmpo</span>, in 1994, Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in a tough environment, with his family struggling to afford the basics. He started playing basketball around age 7, finding an escape and a passion for the sport. By his mid-teens, he had left school to focus on helping provide for his family, taking odd jobs around the city.

Basketball became more than just a game for the young athlete â€“ it was, perhaps, an opening for a better life. That once far-off dream, however, was soon realized, with Antetokounmpo's first-round selection in the 2013 NBA draft.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Giannis Antetokounmpo's wife and children</b></h2>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">Giannis Antetokounmpo fathers three children with his fiancee Mariah Riddlesprigger: his two sons Liam, 4, and Maverick Shai, 2, and his new-born daughter Eva Brooke. He has four brothers, Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex. Two of his siblings are contemporaries in the league, with Kostas securing a championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers and Thanasis with the Bucks in 2021.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Giannis Antetokounmpo's career timeline</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA draft, Antetokounmpo was n</span><span style="font-weight: 400">amed to the NBA All-Rookie second team in his first season. Over the next few years, he quickly exceeded expectations, growing into a versatile scorer, lockdown defender, and facilitator all in an athletic 6â€™11â€ frame.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He broke out in his third season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and earning the Most Improved Player award. In the 2019-20 season, the Greek had another one of his finer campaigns, putting up 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists to lead the Bucks to their best-ever record in the NBA. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">(56-17). </span></i>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Giannis delivered on his promise by spearheading the Bucks to the NBA title and earning a Finals MVP title in the process. He then went on to sign one of the largest contracts in NBA history, a 5-year $228 million extension with the Bucks.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Giannis Antetokoumpo's major achievements</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Champion (2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">7Ã— NBA All-Star (2017â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Star Game MVP (2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">5Ã— All-NBA First Team (2019â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019â€“2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Improved Player (2017)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Euroscar Player of the Year (2018)</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo stats</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 758</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 23.1</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.8</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 9.7</span>

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 79</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 26.6</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 5.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 12.0</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2024 net worthÂ </strong></h2>
Giannis Antetokounmpo's net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $70 million. In October, after much speculation, the Bucks and Giannis agreed on a massive super-max contract, which tied the 'Greek Freak' with the Bucks for five more years.

The deal is worth close to $228 million and the player is guaranteed the entire amount, including an opt-out in the fourth year. <span style="font-weight: 400">Notably, he currently averages a salary of approximately $45.64 million through his 10-year career in the NBA.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo contract</h2>
Here is a breakdown of his contract extension with the Bucks:
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<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2023/24</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$45,640,084</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2024/25</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$48,787,676</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2025/26</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$57,604,894</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2026/27</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$62,213,285</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2027/28</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$66,821,676</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong style="text-align: center">Endorsement deals of Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong></h2>
The seven-time NBA All-Star was the 19th Highest-Paid Athlete in the World in 2020. Now, he earns over $25 million from his endorsement deals. His major endorsements include JBL, Tissot, 2K Sports, Hulu, and Nike.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo foundation and charity</strong></h2>
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 16px">
In 2019, Giannis and his brothers started the AntetokounBros Academy. The academy aims to help young boys and girls jump-start their professional basketball careers. Moreover, the foundation, funded by Giannis' official sports apparel partner Nike, will run for two years in Athens.Â </span></p>

<h2><b>Giannis Antetokounmpoâ€™s social media accounts</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giannis_an34/"><b>https://www.instagram.com/giannis_an34/</b></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/giannis_an34"><b>https://twitter.com/giannis_an34</b></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreekFreakOfficial/"><b>https://www.facebook.com/GreekFreakOfficial/</b></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">N/A</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Giannis Antetokounmpo</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6th December, 1994</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Athens, Greece</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 11 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">243 lb</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Charles Antetokounmpo (Father)</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Veronica Antetokounmpo (Mother)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Francis Antetokounmpo</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Thanasis Antetokounmpo</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Kostas Antetokounmpo</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Alex Antetokounmpo</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Greek / Nigerian</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nigerian</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$70 Million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$45.6 Million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mariah Riddlesprigger (Fiancee)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Engaged</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball Player</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Milwaukee Bucks</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo? Giannis Antetokounmpo or the &#8220;Greek Freak&#8221; is one of those names that have spurred the NBA circuit in recent times. Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos, eventually playing for their senior team. Following this, the power forward declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft in 2013, where Antetokounmpo was drafted with the 15th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks, a team he has been playing for since then. He wears the No. 34 jersey. Jan 3, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Over his career, Antetokounmpo has been an NBA All-Star seven times. Giannis also won two successive MVP trophies in 2019 and 2020 to solidify his status as a star in the league. After multiple seasons of being heavily criticized for his failure to win a title, the power forward silenced his critics winning his first championship and Final MVP in 2021. In the 2023-24 season, he is continuing his top form, with the Bucks now a force to be reckoned with in the East. Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s early life Born in Athens to Nigerian immigrant parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, in 1994, Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in a tough environment, with his family struggling to afford the basics. He started playing basketball around age 7, finding an escape and a passion for the sport. By his mid-teens, he had left school to focus on helping provide for his family, taking odd jobs around the city. Basketball became more than just a game for the young athlete â€“ it was, perhaps, an opening for a better life. That once far-off dream, however, was soon realized, with Antetokounmpo&#8217;s first-round selection in the 2013 NBA draft. Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s wife and children Giannis Antetokounmpo fathers three children with his fiancee Mariah Riddlesprigger: his two sons Liam, 4, and Maverick Shai, 2, and his new-born daughter Eva Brooke. He has four brothers, Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex. Two of his siblings are contemporaries in the league, with Kostas securing a championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers and Thanasis with the Bucks in 2021. Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s career timeline Drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA draft, Antetokounmpo was named to the NBA All-Rookie second team in his first season. Over the next few years, he quickly exceeded expectations, growing into a versatile scorer, lockdown defender, and facilitator all in an athletic 6â€™11â€ frame. He broke out in his third season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and earning the Most Improved Player award. In the 2019-20 season, the Greek had another one of his finer campaigns, putting up 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists to lead the Bucks to their best-ever record in the NBA. (56-17). In 2021, Giannis delivered on his promise by spearheading the Bucks to the NBA title and earning a Finals MVP title in the process. He then went on to sign one of the largest contracts in NBA history, a 5-year $228 million extension with the Bucks. Giannis Antetokoumpo&#8217;s major achievements NBA Champion (2021) NBA Finals MVP (2021) 2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020) 7Ã— NBA All-Star (2017â€“2023) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2021) 5Ã— All-NBA First Team (2019â€“2023) 2Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2017, 2018) NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020) 4Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019â€“2022) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017) NBA Most Improved Player (2017) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014) NBA 75th Anniversary Team FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2022) Euroscar Player of the Year (2018) Giannis Antetokounmpo stats Games played &#8211; 758 Points per game &#8211; 23.1 Assists per game &#8211; 4.8 Rebounds per game &#8211; 9.7 Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 79 Points per game &#8211; 26.6 Assists per game &#8211; 5.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 12.0 Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s 2024 net worthÂ  Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $70 million. In October, after much speculation, the Bucks and Giannis agreed on a massive super-max contract, which tied the &#8216;Greek Freak&#8217; with the Bucks for five more years. The deal is worth close to $228 million and the player is guaranteed the entire amount, including an opt-out in the fourth year. Notably, he currently averages a salary of approximately $45.64 million through his 10-year career in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo contract Here is a breakdown of his contract extension with the Bucks:  2023/24 $45,640,084  2024/25 $48,787,676  2025/26 $57,604,894  2026/27 $62,213,285  2027/28 $66,821,676  Endorsement deals of Giannis Antetokounmpo The seven-time NBA All-Star was the 19th Highest-Paid Athlete in the World in 2020. Now, he earns over $25 million from his endorsement deals. His major endorsements include JBL, Tissot, 2K Sports, Hulu, and Nike. Giannis Antetokounmpo foundation and charity In 2019, Giannis and his brothers started the AntetokounBros Academy. The academy aims to help young boys and girls jump-start their professional basketball careers. Moreover, the foundation, funded by Giannis&#8217; official sports apparel partner Nike, will run for two years in Athens.Â  Giannis Antetokounmpoâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/giannis_an34/  Twitter https://twitter.com/giannis_an34  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreekFreakOfficial/  Website N/A    Personal Information:  Full Name Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo  Popular Name Giannis Antetokounmpo  Date of Birth 6th December, 1994  Birth Place Athens, Greece  Height 6 feet 11 inches  Weight 243 lb  Parents Charles Antetokounmpo (Father)Veronica Antetokounmpo (Mother)  Siblings Francis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo Kostas Antetokounmpo Alex Antetokounmpo  Nationality Greek / Nigerian  Ethnicity Nigerian  Net Worth $70 Million  Salary $45.6 Million  Spouse Mariah Riddlesprigger (Fiancee)  Relationship/Marital Status Engaged  Children 3  Profession Basketball Player  Team Milwaukee Bucks  Rings 1

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<h2>MJF 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
If there is ever a successor for Chris Jericho, it should be the one and only MJF. The AEW Superstar has grown popular because of his flawless skills on the mic and is the promo man for the company with Jericho.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, or MJF in short, began his professional wrestling career with Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in 2015. There, he clinched the CZW Wired Championship twice.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He then vacated the title and returned to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. During his time at CZW, he also signed a contract with Major League Wrestling (MLW) on September 5, 2017.
<h3>Major League Wrestling</h3>
There, he went through a series of excellent matches and even had an initial winning streak. MJF impressed the audience by pulling off a win against MVP.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Although MJF failed to win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship after various attempts, he made it up by becoming the first-ever World Middleweight Champion.

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Hot off this victory, MJF defended the title successfully twice, but luck was not on his side. The Superstar was forced to surrender the title after suffering a fractured elbow.

He returned to action in February 2019 but never regained the Championship. Instead, he clinched the MLW Tag Team Championship along with Richard Holliday as part of the faction known as Dynasty.

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<h3>AEW</h3>
MJF left MLW in January 2020 to join All Elite Wrestling, which proved to be a major upgrade for his career. The talent rose to become one of the major Superstars for the promotion.

MJF made ripples into waves with his excellent mic work. As AEW emerged as the chief competitor of WWE, a lot of critics and fans started realizing the brilliant talent of MJF in front of the audience.

He won the Dynamite Diamond ring in 2019, beating AEW's homegrown talent Hangman Page. He began 2020 by feuding with his former mentor, Cody Rhodes. He beat Rhodes at AEW Revolution, which launched his career into the stratosphere.

Losses to Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus at Double Or Nothing halted the youngster's momentum, but feuding with Jon Moxley put him right back on the path of success. Although he lost, MJF was a made man in AEW.

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MJF heads into 2021 as a part of the Inner Circle. Under Chris Jericho's guidance, the Salt of the Earth has a lot to learn and a lot to give back to the wrestling community as well.
<h3>Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle</h3>
The Superstar realized that the only man doing the mic better than him in the company was Chris Jericho. Y2J worked under the faction known as the “Inner Circle” and already had a name for himself.

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MJF decided that a partnership with Jericho would be much better than an all-out feud. However, the two ended up fighting over a place in the Inner Circle.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Jericho maintained that MJF doesn’t have what it takes to be in the group. Determined to prove him wrong, he fought Chris Jericho at Full Gear in a huge showdown.

MJF pulled off the victory and is now an official member of the Inner Circle. It is quite interesting to see where this partnership with Chris Jericho goes. There’s a lot more to come from the mic expert, and we will see the best of him unleashed over the next few years.

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<h2>MJF Achievements</h2>
MJF is a 1-time CZW Wired Champion and CZW World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the AAW Wrestling Championship and Dramatic Dream Team Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship 1 time each.

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He was also MLW World Middleweight Champion and MLW World Tag Team Champion once. MJF ranked no.22 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020.

Although he is yet to win a major title in AEW, he has the Dynamite Diamond Ring in his possession as a reward for beating “Hangman” Adam Page after the first-ever Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale. He won the same ring in 2020 as well, beating Orange Cassidy in the finals.

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<h2>MJF Net Worth in 2021</h2>
The Salt of the Earth has an estimated <a href="https://playerswiki.com/maxwell-jacob-friedman">net worth</a> of $1 million in 2021, which is impressive for a young superstar like him.
<h2>How to contact MJF?</h2>
You can contact MJF through his social media handles

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/The_MJF?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@The_MJF</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_mjf/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@the_mjf</a>
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<td valign="middle">Markwell T. Friedman<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">March 15, 1996</td>
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<td valign="middle">United States of America<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">5 ft 11 in ( 180 cm )</td>
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<td valign="middle">226 lbs ( 103 Kg)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">Debut</td>
<td valign="middle">May 25, 2019 (AEW)</td>
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<td valign="top">Pat Buck

Curt Hawkins</td>
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<td valign="top">Maxwell Jacob Feinstein

Maxwell Jacob Friedman

MJF

Pete Lightning

Sandy Bunker</td>
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<td valign="middle">$1 million</td>
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MJF 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements If there is ever a successor for Chris Jericho, it should be the one and only MJF. The AEW Superstar has grown popular because of his flawless skills on the mic and is the promo man for the company with Jericho. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, or MJF in short, began his professional wrestling career with Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in 2015. There, he clinched the CZW Wired Championship twice.  He then vacated the title and returned to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. During his time at CZW, he also signed a contract with Major League Wrestling (MLW) on September 5, 2017. Major League Wrestling There, he went through a series of excellent matches and even had an initial winning streak. MJF impressed the audience by pulling off a win against MVP.  Although MJF failed to win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship after various attempts, he made it up by becoming the first-ever World Middleweight Champion. Hot off this victory, MJF defended the title successfully twice, but luck was not on his side. The Superstar was forced to surrender the title after suffering a fractured elbow. He returned to action in February 2019 but never regained the Championship. Instead, he clinched the MLW Tag Team Championship along with Richard Holliday as part of the faction known as Dynasty. AEW MJF left MLW in January 2020 to join All Elite Wrestling, which proved to be a major upgrade for his career. The talent rose to become one of the major Superstars for the promotion. MJF made ripples into waves with his excellent mic work. As AEW emerged as the chief competitor of WWE, a lot of critics and fans started realizing the brilliant talent of MJF in front of the audience. He won the Dynamite Diamond ring in 2019, beating AEW&#8217;s homegrown talent Hangman Page. He began 2020 by feuding with his former mentor, Cody Rhodes. He beat Rhodes at AEW Revolution, which launched his career into the stratosphere. Losses to Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus at Double Or Nothing halted the youngster&#8217;s momentum, but feuding with Jon Moxley put him right back on the path of success. Although he lost, MJF was a made man in AEW. MJF heads into 2021 as a part of the Inner Circle. Under Chris Jericho&#8217;s guidance, the Salt of the Earth has a lot to learn and a lot to give back to the wrestling community as well. Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle The Superstar realized that the only man doing the mic better than him in the company was Chris Jericho. Y2J worked under the faction known as the “Inner Circle” and already had a name for himself. MJF decided that a partnership with Jericho would be much better than an all-out feud. However, the two ended up fighting over a place in the Inner Circle.  Jericho maintained that MJF doesn’t have what it takes to be in the group. Determined to prove him wrong, he fought Chris Jericho at Full Gear in a huge showdown. MJF pulled off the victory and is now an official member of the Inner Circle. It is quite interesting to see where this partnership with Chris Jericho goes. There’s a lot more to come from the mic expert, and we will see the best of him unleashed over the next few years. MJF Achievements MJF is a 1-time CZW Wired Champion and CZW World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the AAW Wrestling Championship and Dramatic Dream Team Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship 1 time each. He was also MLW World Middleweight Champion and MLW World Tag Team Champion once. MJF ranked no.22 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020. Although he is yet to win a major title in AEW, he has the Dynamite Diamond Ring in his possession as a reward for beating “Hangman” Adam Page after the first-ever Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale. He won the same ring in 2020 as well, beating Orange Cassidy in the finals. MJF Net Worth in 2021 The Salt of the Earth has an estimated net worth of $1 million in 2021, which is impressive for a young superstar like him. How to contact MJF? You can contact MJF through his social media handles Twitter: @The_MJF Instagram: @the_mjf  Real name Markwell T. Friedman   Born March 15, 1996  Nationality United States of America   Height 5 ft 11 in ( 180 cm )  Weight 226 lbs ( 103 Kg)   Debut May 25, 2019 (AEW)  Trained by Pat Buck Curt Hawkins  Ring name(s) Maxwell Jacob Feinstein Maxwell Jacob Friedman MJF Pete Lightning Sandy Bunker  Net Worth $1 million

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