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“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.”

Quote by Chris Jericho

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Chris Jericho, born Chris Irvine, is a Canadian professional wrestler, singer, author, and television personality. Born on November 9, 1970, he is renowned for his exceptional performance and unique personal style in the wrestling world. Chris Jericho achieved great success in WWE, winning multiple world championship titles and being named the Wrestler of the Year multiple times. Beyond wrestling, he has ventured into music and writing, releasing several albums and publishing several best-selling books. more

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