Chris Jericho is not an unfamiliar name in the world of pro wrestling. The pro wrestler and singer has made a name for many astounding feats. Including becoming the first man in history to hold both the WWE and IWGP Intercontinental championship titles. Additionally, he won the WWE title a record nine times. Jericho recently spoke about his aspirations for pro-wrestling as an Olympic sport on his Talk Is Jericho podcast. The current ROH World Champion believes that even a scripted sport like pro wrestling has its place in the roster of games that are included in the prestigious competition. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-aew-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-chris-jericho-podcast/] CHRIS JERICHO WILL TAKE IT UP WITH THE IOC ‘The Ocho’, as his fans have nicknamed him, said that he would go to the extent of pitching his idea to the IOC. He said [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-taiga-style-of-lee-moriarty/id767016946?i=1000586677699], “I literally want to go in front of the IOC, the International Olympic Community, and pitch pro wrestling as an Olympic sport.” The elite athlete is the winner of 22 individual championships. Subsequently, he understands the intricacies of the sport and managed to draw a parallel with existent Olympic sports. Watch This Story: From NJPW X AEW to Tyson Fury in WWE: The Forbidden Door opened in Wrestling [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-from-njpw-x-aew-to-tyson-fury-in-wwe-the-forbidden-door-opened-in-wrestling/] Jericho [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-jericho/] added, “Now you might go, ‘How can you do that? It’s all [scripted].’ Now, hold on. Stop right there. Gymnastics, pairs gymnastics, figure skating, pairs figure skating, what is that? It’s two people working together to put on the best performance possible. There is no way we could not do the same with pro wrestling.” THE FUTURE OF PRO-WRESTLING AT THE OLYMPICS Presently, only amateur wrestling is a part of the summer games roster. The most recent champion was Gable Stevenson at the recent Summer Olympics [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tokyo-olympics-2020-2021/] in 2021. Previously wrestling Hall-of-Famer Kurt Angle famously won a gold medal at the event. Chris Jericho at the Tokyo Dome [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112003703/chris-jericho-tokyo-dome.jpg]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) It would indeed be interesting to see if the 52-year-old American-Canadian wrestler, Chris Jericho, could stir things up in the Olympic community to bring forth a drastic shift in outlook towards pro wrestling. In conclusion, while the future is still uncertain, the possibilities are endless. 

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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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<td style="text-align: center" width="110">Birth name</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="500">Christopher Keith Irvine</td>
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<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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<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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<td style="text-align: center">Parents</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Loretta Vivian Irvine and Ted Irvine</td>
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<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>
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<td style="text-align: center">Spouse</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Jessica Lockhart (m.?2000)</td>
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<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, Coraz?n de Le?n, Lionheart, Le?n D' Oro, Lion Do, Super Liger</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Trained by</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ed Langley, Stu Hart</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Debut</td>
<td style="text-align: center">02-Oct-90</td>
</tr>
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<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, Coraz?n de Le?n, Lionheart, Le?n 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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