10 Wrestlers Labelled "The Next Shawn Michaels"

3. Chris Jericho

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Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels have so much in common that it formed the basis of their brilliant feud in 2003. To recap: they're both cocky, smaller guys with long hair, and they favour tights to trunks (or at least, Chris used to).

Y2J is the only guy on this list who can match HBK in terms of longevity - in fact, Michaels had already retired by the time he reached Jericho's current age - and both of them were virtually ever-present in the main event after winning their first world titles.

In truth, there's little to choose between their respective careers. The Showstopper had the honour of being the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble twice, while Jericho was the inaugural Undisputed Champion. Toss a coin, basically.

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