10 Times Chris Jericho Shocked The Wrestling World
3. Challenging And Assaulting Kenny Omega
Chris Jericho seemed to realise a long time ago that n wrestling, if somebody can't be the best at something, it's worth trying to be the first. Along with the many unique skills he possess as pro wrestler, he's also prided himself on being something of a tastemaker. The video reveal of his impending arrival in New Japan Pro Wrestling was yet another example of this.
Few could have believably skipped town from WWE to make a splash in NJPW without the in-built respect of 'Y2J', but even less would have had the gumption to ask Vince McMahon's permission in the first place.
Given a blessing from his boss, Jericho rocked up ahead of schedule, surprising 'The Best Bout Machine' at World Tag League 2017 ahead of their 'Alpha Vs Omega' clash at Wrestle Kingdom 12. His bloody assault reframed their potential technical masterclass as a hardcore war, moving the goalposts for the benefit of the elder Jericho and unlocking a dark dimension he'd mine for glorious foul-mouthed content over the next few months.