10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About Chris Jericho

'Let the boobies hit the floor'...

Chris Jericho
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Whether he's been sporting a blonde hairdo that'd make Baby Spice jealous, standing stoically mid-ring sporting a suave suit or showing up on indy shows dressed as lucha libre favourites, Chris Jericho has always been one to update himself for a new generation. It's a skill few have mastered, but Y2J is one of them.

Quite simply, Jericho has been a credit to pro wrestling since he first bounced onto the scene. He's someone who gets how to be successful and maintain relevance, and he's done it all whilst having some seriously good matches. It hasn't all been happiness and good times in his career though.

We know what you're thinking: Is it ever?

Jericho has had his ups and downs, that's for sure. As much as WWE may enjoy presenting him as one of their favourite sons in the modern era, there have been bad times, and we mean bad. Often (and in fairness), they've been no fault of Y2J's.

The Canadian is a standout example of someone who has been able to take repeated hits, come out of bad situations shining and, when he's handed something solid to work with, blow everyone away. Or, maybe it'd be best to say 'break down the walls'...

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.