FOX8

WADE BARRETT

WWE ROOKIE

Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Weight: 265
From: Manchester, EnglandAssociates: Chris Jericho
WWE Debut: Feb. 23, 2010

Wade Barrett, a tall, well-built Brit, brings a strong bareknuckle fighting background to WWE NXT. Expect plenty of bullying when this brawler gets in the WWE ring. Confident and eloquent, Barrett isn’t afraid to speak whatever’s on his mind. He’s notably obsessed with the almighty dollar, and will do anything it takes to load his bank account with more and more money.

JERICHO

Height: 6 foot
Weight: 231 pounds

Signature Move: The Codebreaker; The Walls of Jericho; Lionsault

Career Highlights: WWE Championship; WCW Championship; Intercontinental Championship; European Championship; Hardcore Championship; World Tag Team Championship; ECW TV Championship; WCW TV Championship; WCW Cruiserweight Championship; appeared on Larry King Live, FOX’s Celebrity Duets; regular appearances on various VH1 specials, including I Love the 80s, I Love the Millenium and Best Week Ever; Lead vocalist for heavy metal band Fozzy
                                                                                                                                    
Chris Jericho, a talented actor, television personality, radio host, and rock star, has established himself as a multifaceted performer.  His unique ability to display such talent and charm in each outlet contributes to his successes across the board.  Most recently Chris completed his first book, A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex in which he chronicles, with a witty and humorous narrative, his rise in the wrestling business and the pitfalls of the industry which landed on the New York Times Bestseller list.

Recently he made the cross over to film with his lead roles in the features, Android Apocalypse and Albino Farm.  Jericho also appeared on stage before sold-out crowds and received standing ovations when he starred in the hilarious Norm Foster play Opening Night at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. In addition, Chris has been invited to appear as a regular guest performer with the legendary comedy troupe, The Groundlings in the all-improv show, Cookin’ with Gas. He also starred in the comedy pilot, Ebaum’s World for the USA Network.

Chris’ knack for comedy is obvious in his regular appearances on VH-1 and E! Networks. Lending his talent as a panelist or guest, Chris has appeared on over a dozen shows including G4TV’s Attack of the Show, Filter (G4TV) Biggest Celebrity Oops (E! Networks), Best Week Ever and the I Love The 70's, 80's and 90's and soon to be released 00’s series (VH-1).  Other recent guest appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Howard Stern Show, The Late, Late Show and Larry King Live. Chris also guest hosted The Best Damn Sports Show Period, MadTV and Headbanger's Ball on MTV2.

Jericho began first stepped into the ring at age 19 and is considered one of the most popular champions in history. In 2001 he was the first ever Undisputed Champion of the WWE and is the only performer to have held six different titles in the 44-year history of World Wrestling Entertainment.

Chris hosted his own show on XM Satellite Radio (Channel 41 Da Boneyard) entitled “The Rock of Jericho” airing Sunday nights for over 100 episodes.  The show allowed Chris to display his wide and unique range of knowledge of the music world. 

As lead singer of the rock band Fozzy, Chris proves that his knowledge of music spans beyond just facts. Their third CD, All That Remains was released in 2005, via Chris’ own record label Ash Records. Fozzy's first three records sold over 150,000 units and the band played sold out shows worldwide, including the US, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Jericho’s talent extends beyond the camera as he also wrote and directed a short comedy film for MTV about the band entitled, Unleashed, Uncensored, Unknown.  In addition Chris directed music videos for Fozzy’s tracks “Eat The Rich,” “With The Fire,” and “Enemy,” all of which enjoyed rotation on MTV, MTV2, FUSE and Much Music. 

Jericho made his return to WWE RAW; however during the 2009 WWE Draft Jericho moved to Friday Night’s on SmackDown.

Chris grew up in Winnipeg, Canada and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA and Tampa, FL.