On This Day In WWE History: Y2J Makes His Debut
Today is an important day in WWE history. Because on this day in 1999, Chris Jericho made his WWE debut. This is widely regarded as one of the best debuts in Professional Wrestling history. And on top of the actual debut, Jericho has gone on to be one of the most important wrestlers in WWE history. Hell, just look at his resume:
- Extreme Championship Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Feud of the Year (2008) vs. Shawn Michaels
- Feud of the Decade (2000s) vs. Shawn Michaels
- Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2002, 2008)
- Ranked #2 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009
- Ranked #109 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003
- World Championship Wrestling
- World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE
- Undisputed WWF Championship (1 time)
- World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
- WCW/World Championship (2 times)
- WWF/E Intercontinental Championship (9 times)
- WWF European Championship (1 time)
- WWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)
- World Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Chris Benoit (1), The Rock (1), Christian (1), Edge (1), and Big Show(1)
- WWE Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Edge (1) and Big Show (1)
- Ninth Triple Crown Champion
- Fourth Grand Slam Champion
- Bragging Rights Trophy (2009) – with Team SmackDown (Kane, R-Truth, Matt Hardy, Finlay, and The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd))
- Queen's Cup (2001)
- Slammy Awards (3 times)
All hail the The Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla!