10 Reasons Why Chris Jericho’s Last Run Was His Best Ever
7. New Look
Though not as drastic as his 2008 overhaul during the legendary programme with Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho made key adjustments to his appearance that again aided clear distinction between the newest version of himself and all prior incarnations.
His choice of attire seemed too obnoxious to be true in the early weeks of his 2016 comeback, but typical of Jericho, this was all a long game to be exploited when the time was right.
At the point in which he started wearing scarves with no shirt, it seemed completely natural, but it had actually been a steady progression from going topless in a leather jacket and experimenting with other gaudy accessories.
Augmenting the look with some terrifically foul facial hair, the snivelling new Jericho ensemble was complete.
Adorning a moustache/goatee beard akin to a 1950s cartoon outlaw, 'Y2J' was comedically detestable, and fit his upgraded persona as a deluded icon well.
Unselfish as always, Jericho was smart enough to see the physical props for what they were - gifts for his babyface rivals. AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Enzo Amore, Big Cass and others were given open goals to score points on his ludicrous look and indignant demeanour as he slotted back into life as a full time villain.