Chris Jericho's WrestleMania Matches - From Worst To Best

10. Chris Jericho Vs. Fandango - WrestleMania 29

One of the most puzzling matches in the annals of WrestleMania occurred in 2013 when Jericho battled newcomer Fandango in singles competition.

A ballroom dancer-turned-pro-wrestler, the gimmick felt more like a reject of the 1980s family-oriented Rock and Wrestling Era than one that would find reasonable success in the new Millennium. But there it was, on the screen for the world to see. And to his credit, the man behind the crystal ball and pasa doble was a hellishly talented performer.

Together, he and Jericho worked to deliver a match that not only ranked among the best on the card but, at the same time, introduced the new character with a bang.

Jericho proved himself a selfless performer, giving Fandango a ton of offense throughout the nine-minute run time and allowing him to test out a few moves to see what worked and what may not going forward. Then, in the ultimate act of generosity, Jericho did the favor for his young opponent by putting him over and succumbing to an inside cradle.

The match was among the best on the WrestleMania 29 card, bettered only by CM Punk's epic clash with The Undertaker, and further proof of Jericho's ability to adapt his game to suit that of his opponent's.

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Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.