10 Wrestlers Who Proved That Funny DID Draw Money

Chris Jericho established himself as an exceptional in-ring talent while competing in WCW, yet it was in WWE where he was given the free reign, and a microphone, to establish himself as one of the best talkers in wrestling history. Jericho has a wry but bombastic humour that verges on smug without being off-putting.

Upon his debut, Jericho went after the reigning King of Smack Talk – The Rock. Though ‘The People’s Champion’ would win their ad-hoc roast battle, Jericho began to shine as a comedy character when he was cast opposite Stephanie McMahon. His verbal decimation of ‘The Billion Dollar Princess’ established him as a pro wrestling insult comic. Jericho ran with his roast humour, delivered enthusiastically night after night.

Chris Jericho has repeatedly reinvented himself, however, he has always kept that spark and a well-honed intuition for funny. This has served him well and kept him as one of the business’ top stars. His worth as a major draw is no better evidenced than his booking as AEW’s inaugural World Champion.

Jericho is also a huge draw away from wrestling as a best-selling author, acclaimed rockstar, actor, and even a documentary narrator.