Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the
ring name Chris Jericho, is a Canadian and American
professional wrestler,
musician, media personality, actor, author, and businessman, currently signed to
WWE. He also performed for
Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW),
World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and international promotions in Canada, Germany, Japan, and Mexico. Jericho 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.