10 People who will influence Professional Wrestling in 2019

#7 Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho has sported a new look for his New Japan Pro Wrestling appearances.

Who is he? A multi-time world champion wrestler who has worked for WCW and WWE, and most recently for NJPW. He also is the front man for glam metal band Fozzy.

What makes him an influencer? Chris Jericho is not only influential as a performer--he practically reinvented the cocky heel for sports entertainment--he also has founded the annual Chris Jericho Rock n Wrestling rager at sea, a cruise that caters to pro wrestling fans.

Chris Jericho was once known as the "Lionheart," and was so much dripping with babyface energy that he actually let the 'humanoids' (as Bobby Heenan referred to them) touch and hug him during entrances. While he was a popular performer, he really took off when he became a whiny, narcissistic heel. WWE took note and hired Jericho, giving him a huge build up including a tie in to the Y2K hysteria sweeping the world at the time.

Jericho would go on to be the first WWE Undisputed champion and defeated every major player in that promotion during his long tenure. Now working as much behind the scenes as in front of the cameras, Jericho will exert huge influence on the direction the sport takes in 2019.