8 Ways Chris Jericho Has Reinvented Himself During His Career

8. Lionheart

The first major wrestling persona of Jericho's career, 'Lionheart' was what he became known as during his time in CMLL in Mexico.

It was as Lionheart that Jericho first made a real impression on the wrestling landscape. He had an 11-month reign as NWA Middleweight champ, while his time with Fuyuki-Gun (aka. Team No Respect) for WAR in Japan alongside Hiromichi Fuyuki, Gedo, and Jado, is one many people look back on with great fondness.

A run in ECW also came around this time, with Lionheart making his first impact in the U.S. Although he only spent a year there, he won the ECW Television Championship and quickly became a fan favourite.

He then signed with WCW and, sadly, his bland babyface Lionheart persona was no longer doing the business. Fortunately, a frustrated Jericho was able to use that to his advantage and, as he would so often in his career, he was able to reinvent himself with a great heel persona.