25 Most Important WWE Stars Of The 21st Century So Far

10. Chris Jericho

The record-breaking Intercontinental Champion might be a little low down on this list for some, but Chris Jericho faced some stern competition to break his way into the top ten of the rankings. Still returning on occasions to wrestle in between his tours with rock band Fozzy, Jericho retains that supreme popularity that made him a household name. He had the very rare ability of being able to work a crowd superbly as both a face or a heel, with some of his heel work amongst the best the WWE has ever seen. He also was worth his weight in gold when it came to merchandising sales, with fans more than buying into what Jericho was doing inside the ring. His importance to the company cannot be underestimated - hence why he continued to return as often as he does. The WWE cannot keep him away, otherwise the fans will revolt. That tells you all you need to know about the importance of Chris Jericho.