How tall is Chris Jericho? All you need to know about the AEW superstar

Chris Jericho is a professional wrestler known for his outstanding performance in the WWE, World Championship Wrestling, and Extreme Championship Wrestling. He is among the most decorated and famous wrestlers in history. His real name is Christopher Keith Irvine. So, how tall is Chris Jericho? Where is he now? Get all the details about him here.

Jericho has also made a name for himself in the music industry as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Fozzy. He is also an actor, author, and entrepreneur. Chris has earned millions throughout his career. Learn more about his age, height, background, and net worth here.

Chris Jericho's profile and bio summary

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How old is Chris Jericho?

Chris Jericho's age is 52 as of October 2023. He will turn 53 on 9 November. The professional wrestler was born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Winnipeg. His parents are Ted Irvine and Loretta Vivian Irvine. The AEW star's sister, Vanessa, is a music teacher. Chris Jericho's family relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada after his father retired.

How tall is Chris Jericho?

Chris Jericho's height is 1.83 m or 6 feet 0 inches, which is good for a wrestler. Most AEW athletes are under 6 feet tall. However, Chris is not among the tallest wrestlers in 2023. Satnam Singh (2.18 m or 7'2") tops the AEW list of tall stars, followed by Paul Wight, also known as Big Show (2.13 m or 7'0"), and William Morrissey (2.13 m or 7'0").

Does Chris Jericho have tattoos?

The New York-born wrestler is a fan of tattoos. He has had several designs inked on his arm. They include his wife's name, Jessica Lockhart, on the ring finger, the letter 'F' denoting his brand Fozzy, a robot holding a dead man, a fish bones design, and a winged skull and bones emblem demoting the album cover of Sin and Bones.

Chris revealed a new tattoo on his left arm in April 2023, paying tribute to Rock Legend David Bowie. The piece of art done by his old friend, Flaco Martinez, denotes the style of Bowie's iconic 'Aladdin Sane' era (1973). The wrestler has also done tattoos paying tribute to the bands Queen, Iron Maiden, and the Rolling Stones.

Chris Jericho's wife

Jericho married Jessica Lockhart on 30 July 2000 after dating for a while. The couple met in Tampa, Florida, through wrestler and mutual friend Disco Inferno (Glenn Gilbertti). Jessica was born on 30 August 1974 in New York. She is four years younger than her husband and prefers to stay out of the spotlight by living a private life.

Jessica and Chris Jericho's kids

Lockhart and his spouse have three children. Their eldest is a son, Ash Edward Irvine, born in 2003. They also have twin daughters, SiSi and Chey, born in 2006. The three kids have appeared in their father's podcast, Talk is Jericho show. The family of five resides in Tampa, Florida.

How long has Chris Jericho been wrestling?

The father of three has been in the wrestling business since 1990. He trained at the Hart Brothers School of Wrestling under Stu Hart before debuting in the ring at 19, wrestling for various independent promotions in Canada, the United States, Japan and Mexico.

Chris joined ECW in a short period in 1995, winning the World Television Championship. He signed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1996, facing the likes of Rey Mysterio, Dean Malenko and Juventud Guerrera and winning multiple championships. He later joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

WWE Career

Jericho made his WWE debut on 9 August 1999 in the Monday Night Raw edition. He bagged nine Intercontinental Titles, seven WWE and World Tag Team Titles, and multiple Slammy Awards.

Among his iconic performances were victories over Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) and Steve Austin (Stone Cold). Chris beat The Rock to win the WCW World Heavyweight Title on 9 December 2001. He also defeated Stone Cold to clinch the WWE Championship in December 2001, becoming WWE's first Undisputed Champion.

When did Chris Jericho leave WWE?

Jericho left WWE in 2002 following a feud with WWE Champion John Cena to join the Raw Brand. He returned in November 2007 and teamed up with several stars like The Edge and Big Show. Chris finally left WWE in 2018, having worked in the organisation for 15 years.

All-Elite Wrestling (AEW)

The six-time WWE world champion joined AEW in January 2018. He became the first-ever AEW World Champion after defeating Kenny Omega. He has had feuds with Adam Page, Jon Moxley and MJF. Chris remains one of the best and most experienced AEW wrestlers in 2023.

What is Chris Jericho's AEW's salary?

The legendary wrestler earns around $3 million annually at AEW, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the organisation. Chris Jericho's AEW contract expires in December 2025. He signed a contract extension with the company in December 2022.

What is the net worth of Jericho?

Chris Jericho's net worth is $25 million as of 2023. His primary source of wealth is wrestling, but he has also earned more from his music and acting careers. Through his earnings, Chris has purchased expensive cars like Audi and Lamborghini.

Chris Jericho's music career

Jericho's music career has also made him famous globally. He has toured the world for over 20 years as the lead singer for Fozzy. The band, formed in 1999, has released eight studio albums and numerous singles. It has grown to become one of the best metal bands in the industry.

Chris adopted the name Moongoose McQueen for his music career. He also uses one of the band's popular songs, Judas, as his theme music in AEW.

Chris Jericho's movies

The multi-talented wrestler has starred in numerous movies, documentaries and TV Series. He joins the list of WWE legends who have had a breakthrough in the film industry. His credits include:

How tall is Chris Jericho? The AEW superstar stands at 1.83 m or 6 feet 0 inches tall. His athletic body and talent have helped him succeed in the ring, overcoming some of the best wrestlers in history. For Jericho, age is just a number. He ranks among the oldest AEW wrestlers in modern times.

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Real name	Christopher Keith Irvine
Known as	Chris Jericho
Date of birth	9 November 1970
Age	52 (as of October 2023)
Birthplace	Manhasset, New York, United States
Nationality	American-Canadian
Height	1.83 m
Weight	102 kg
Parents	Ted Irvine and Loretta Vivian Irvine
Sister	Vanessa Gerads
Wife	Jessica Lockhart
Children	Ash Edward, Sierra Loretta, Cheyenne Lee
Profession	Professional wrestler, musician, podcaster, author, actor, entrepreneur
Net worth	$25 million
Social media	Instagram, Facebook, Twitter