9 Reasons Chris Jericho Is The Greatest All-Round Performer In Wrestling History

9. The Ability To Reinvent Himself

Let’s start with what is perhaps his most impressive trait; the fact that he’s been able to constantly reinvent himself throughout the course of his lengthy career. Most wrestlers are lucky if they ever hit on one character or gimmick that is moderately successful for them, and when they do they usually ride that gimmick until the ground.

Not Chris Jericho.

Here’s a guy who has reinvented himself numerous times and morphed into entirely different characters with unique traits, gimmicks, catchphrases and even wrestling styles. When he first made it in North America it was as a plucky white meat babyface stereotypical of the 1980s style. When he landed in WCW and that wore thin, he transformed into a comedic heel that threw temper tantrums and mocked his opponents’ names.

He brought that character to WWE, and since arriving he’s gone through an impressive roster of changes. We’ve had the ruthless, suit-wearing heel, the light-up jacketed rock star, “cool dad” Chris, and the current goofy iteration compete with “the list” and BFF Kevin Owens.

His ability to adapt his character surpasses that of anyone else in the industry’s history and has kept him relevant when many other guys from his generation have faded into obscurity.