The Story of Y2J...

Chris Jericho grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 

He got interested in wrestling through the AWA and Stu Hart's Stampete Wrestling. 

After becoming an all star in school hockey and water polol, he set his sights on pro wrestling.

After graduating from college (with a degree in journalism), Y2J moved to Calgary to train at the HART BROTHERS PRO WRESTLING CAMP. 

After 3 months of training, he made his professional debut on October 2, 1990.

The Timeline

(credit to ChrisJericho.com)

June - Sept 1990: Trained at Hart Bros. Pro Wrestling Camp - Calgary

October 2, 1990: Made professional debut against Lance Storm

1991 - 1992: Worked Canadian independent shows

August 1992: Worked for Bay Area Wrestling in San Fransisco, U.S.A

Nov - Dec 1992: Began working in Monterrey, Mexico

Jan 29, 1993: Won Canadian heavy Weight Championship from Biff Wellington

April 23, 1993: Debuted for E.M.L.L. in Mexico City

July 21, 1993: Won WWA Tag Team Championship with El Dandy from Texano and Silver King in Mexico City

Sept. 12, 1993 - Oct. 18, 1993: Debuted in Hamburg, Germany for CWA

December 4, 1993: Won NWA Middle Weight belt from Mano Negra in Mexico City

January 7, 1993: Won Canadian Midweight belt from Steve Rivers in Calgary

February 24, 1994: Debuted for WAR in Japan

March 7, 1994: Debuted for Smoky Mountain Wrestling in Tennessee, U.S.A.

March 3, 1995: Won Junior Heavyweight Tournament from Negro Casas in Mexico City

March 26, 1995: Lost to Gedo in final of War International Junior Heavy Weight Belt Tournament in Japan

June 4, 1995: Won WAR International Junior Heavy Weight Belt from Gedo in Japan

July 7, 1995: Beat Ultimo Dragon in International Junior Heavy Weight Belt defense in Japan

December 13, 1995: Appeared in Super J Cup-2nd stage losing to Wild Pegasus (Chris Beniot) in the second round

February 2, 1996: Debuted for ECW in Philadelphia, U.S.A.

February 23, 1996: Won WAR International Junior heavy tag team belts with GEDO in Japan

February 26, 1996: Defeated Jushin Liger and Takaiwa for International Junior Tag belt defense

June 1, 1996: Appeared in the Antonio Inoki World Peace Festival against Bam Bam Bigelow and Konan in L.A.

June 22, 1996: Won ECW TV Title from Pitbull #2 in Philadelphia

August 20, 1996: Debuted with WCW Beating J.L.

September 15, 1996: Made PPV Debut vs Chris Benoit

January 22, 1997: Presented with the "Newcomer Of The Year" award, by the readers of WCW magazine.

Jan 29, 1997: Debuted with New Japan Pro Wrestling

May 16 - June 5, 1997: Competed in New Japan's Top of the Super Jr. Tournament. Finished tied for 3rd with Jushin Liger and Shinjiro Otani

June 28, 1997: Won WCW Cruiserweight title from Syxx in L.A.

August 12, 1997: Beat Alex Wright for Cruiserweight title.

September 23,1997: Completed 30th tour of Japan

September 25, 1997: Inducted into the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame

January 24,1998: Won WCW Cruiserweight Title for the third time from Rey Misterio Jr

February 22,1998: Defeated Juventud Guerrera causing him to unmask, in mask vs title match in San Francisco, CA

July 13,1998: Won Cruiserweight Title from Rey Misterio Jr for
unprecedented FIFTH time

Aug 10, 1998: W on World Television Title from Stevie Ray

Jan 17, 1999: Beat Perry Saturn in a loser must wear a dress match

June 30, 1999: Signed with the World Wrestling Federation

August 9,1999: Debuted on Raw Is Jericho Chicago IL

December 12, 1999: Won WWF Intercontinental Championship from Chyna

February 27, 2000: Lost WWF Intercontinental Championship to Kurt Angle

April 2, 2000: Won WWF European Championship from Kurt Angle

April 3, 2000: Lost WWF European Championship to Eddy Guerrero after being screwed by Chyna

April 17, 2000 (9:15pm): Won WWF Title from Triple H

April 17, 2000 (9:30pm): Stripped of WWF Title belt and reign deleted from records