WWE Legend Chris Jericho Back at NJPW, Likely to Square Off Against Tetsuya Naito
Chris Jericho has announced his signing with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and tweeted that he is back.
They say, nothing is impossible in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and with Vince McMahon at the helm of affairs still, one can expect anything from the company. In another surprising news for WWE fans, Chris Jericho has announced his signing with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), on Friday. The former WWE champion, who last appeared at WWE's pay-per-view Greatest Royal Rumble, has now reemerged in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Jericho, known for his no-nonsense attitude, has already set the rings in Japan on fire, as he hit Tetsuya Naito with the ring bell. Also, Jericho had previously faced Kenny Omega while working for the same promotion.
Chris Jericho's arrival at NJPW has taken WWE fans by a surprise as they took to micro-blogging site, Twitter, to express their astonishment. We take a look at some of the amazing reactions from the fans, as they looked quite amazed with Jericho moving out of WWE and travelling to Japan.
Chris Jericho's signature "Codebreaker" move has impressed the wrestling fans:
While some exclaimed that Chris Jericho is back:
A tweet said that, "This Jericho match is exactly what Naito needed after his last few months"
Even Jericho tweeted that he is back!
Who is WWE Superstar Chris Jericho?
Christopher Keith Irvine is better known by his ring name Chris Jericho. Also a musician, Jericho was currently signed to WWE on the SmackDown brand. He is also currently appearing in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Jericho is also best known for his one tenure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as well as a short-lived tenure in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
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