10 Best Wrestlers Over 45 Years Old In The World Today

2. Chris Jericho

One thing that most of the wrestlers on this list have in common is that, years ago, they were considered some of the best young talents in the sport. Chris Jericho is no exception - in front of the eyes of millions of fans, he grew from one of wrestling's most underrated up-and-comers into a world champion and living legend. Today, Jericho wrestles a part-time schedule, appearing in WWE for a few months at a time when he doesn't have commitments with his band, Fozzy. To be honest, Jericho's returns are hit-or-miss - some of his programs capture the imagination, while others feel like rehashes with obvious endings. That takes nothing away from the fact that, in the ring, Jericho is still one of the best performers on earth. Of any age. He toned down most of the acrobatics decades ago in favor of a smart working style that has lead to classic matches. At 45 years old, Y2J gets a bigger reaction from grabbing an opponent's legs than most wrestlers do with powerbombs or planchas. Still, Jericho pulls out his Lionsault in each and every bout, proving that he's got the athleticism to go toe to toe with men like AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, and Finn Balor.