Quotes by Chris Jericho

About Chris Jericho:

Christopher Keith Irvine is a Canadian American professional wrestler, musician, media personality, actor, author, and businessman. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and internationally in Canadian, German, Japanese, and Mexican promotions. He is known for his over-the-top, rock star persona – dubbed "The Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" – and for a contrasting run as an aloof, manicured villain in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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I would have to say that Canada definitely produces the best wrestlers; I don't know why. I think Canada is a big wrestling country, and there are a lot of guys who are interested in wrestling in Canada.

Chris Jericho

If you're in the WWE, it's like show business boot camp. You learn a little bit about everything as far as show business is involved.

Chris Jericho

Think about it - pro wrestling as an Olympic sport would be pretty cool. Look at figure skating or gymnastics - what is it? It's a choreographed performance that is judged.

Chris Jericho

I've always been the type of guy that wants to change, adapt and morph from year to year.

Chris Jericho

It's always great to add to your legacy.

Chris Jericho

The only person that is going to tell you that you can't do things in life are people who have failed.

Chris Jericho

I love U.K. festivals because people go to watch as many bands as possible. They aren't just there to see their favourites; they'll be there all day long.

Chris Jericho

The most important thing about being in wrestling is that you have to connect with the crowd, connect with the fans, and you either want them to love you, or to hate you. Either way, so long as they're reacting to what you're doing.

Chris Jericho

There's no unemployment insurance if you don't have a job in wrestling. You really have to be committed, to have a love and a passion for the sport, a belief in yourself that you can do it.

Chris Jericho

When I was a kid, I wanted to be either a rock star or a wrestler.

Chris Jericho

I always played hockey, I was always a hockey fan, but I was never bitten by the hockey bug... I never looked into playing it professionally.

Chris Jericho

I like to do something different that people don't expect. That's what I've always been about, in everything I do.

Chris Jericho

A live performance is the same no matter what genre it is. Wrestling, rock 'n roll, hosting, acting - it's the same thing.

Chris Jericho

I have a journalism degree, but I'd rather be the person who is being written about rather than the person who is writing.

Chris Jericho

I don't think I'd ever be able to give up the spotlight.

Chris Jericho

I've always had an air of mystery.

Chris Jericho

I never want to hide my wrestling background.

Chris Jericho

I've actually been in more Elimination Chamber matches than any other human being on the planet. It really has been a badge of honor for me.

Chris Jericho

I never was an amateur wrestler.

Chris Jericho

In Hollywood, there really is a stigma against wrestling. I think that's why people think wrestlers are Neanderthals who can't string two words together.

Chris Jericho

Author Bio

  • NameChris Jericho
  • DescriptionProfessional wrestler, musician, television host and author
  • AliasesY2K
  • BornNovember 9, 1970
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger