WWE Royal Rumble 2000 Roster: Where Are They Now?

30. Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho
WWE/AEW

Then: Speaking of stars still finding their feet, there was Chris Jericho. He'd already started to drum up support as a babyface after debuting as a petted lip heel. At the 2000 pay-per-view, 'Y2J' worked a Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Title and entered the 30-person Rumble.

Now: In 2020, Jericho is AEW Champion, a reinvention machine and one of the most relevant names in wrestling all over again. His ability to market catchphrases is as strong as ever, and there are few more skilled than All Elite's prized asset.

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