8 Wrestlers Who Could Be Chris Jericho's Teased Secret Mystery Opponent

8. Tomohiro Ishii

Chris Jericho is a smart operator, and indeed is almost considered cynical for how savvy he is.

He knows who to work with. There's a very contrarian online narrative that suggests that Jericho is a succubus clinging onto relevance for dear life by politicking his way into matches in which he can be carried across the **** line.

It's ridiculous, not least because his individual performance level has been incredible of late - but Jericho is perennially unfashionable in certain snob circles and will never get the credit he deserves.

There is an element of truth to it, which is why it prevails, but just look at who he's working with now and who he hasn't worked with previously. He didn't demand to beat the likes of Miro, Malakai Black, HOOK - any names who were much buzzed over for a time that might have threatened his spot. He is willingly working to get Daniel Garcia over as the ultimate end-goal to the Jericho Appreciation Society Vs. Blackpool Combat Club saga. This is no Reign of Terror; he is attempting to safeguard the future of the business.

Of course, along the way, he must beat several name acts to preserve his star power. That's how being a wrestling star works, and if he can update his CV with a few dream match bangers all the way, so be it. NJPW legend Tomohiro Ishii is available, is a former ROH TV champion, and Gedo doesn't mind him losing.

...and, yes, it would make Jericho feel cooler by having worked him.

Probability: 70%