Chris Jericho’s tattoos connect to his family, his music and the people he’s met through wrestling and rock. His arms carry most of the visible work, while the first tattoo he has discussed is Jessica’s name around his ring finger.
The skull and wings tattoo stands out first
The skull-and-wings design is one of Jericho’s most visible pieces. A large skull sits in the center, with wings and smaller details spreading across the arm.
From a distance, the design can read as one dark shape. Closer photos show the lines, shading and touches of color. It is one of the larger pieces on his arm.
His first tattoo is his wife’s name
Jericho has said his first tattoo was Jessica’s name around his ring finger. He got it for his wife, before adding the larger designs on his arm.
The ring-finger tattoo is smaller and more direct than the sleeve. He wears it whether he is wrestling, performing with Fozzy or away from work.
Fozzy artwork is part of the arm
One design on Jericho’s arm is linked to Fozzy’s Sin and Bones era. The band has been a major part of his life beyond wrestling, with its own music, artwork and history.
Some of that history appears in his tattoos. The designs connect the band’s visual style to the music he performs onstage.
He has matching ink with M. Shadows
Jericho and Avenged Sevenfold singer M. Shadows share a matching jack-o’-lantern tattoo. The two musicians have talked about it, and the design reflects a friendship formed in the rock and metal scene.
The pumpkin gives the matching tattoo a playful edge. It is a shared design tied to a person and a friendship, alongside the larger music and family pieces in Jericho’s collection.
Metallica, the Beatles and metal heroes fill out the arm
Jericho has also discussed tattoos tied to artists he admires, including Metallica, the Beatles, Helloween and Iron Maiden. The references span different corners of rock and metal, all of which have influenced his own music.
He has described favorite artists as part of the artwork on his arm. The photos give a broad view of the collection, though they don’t always make every design easy to identify.
What the photos can and can’t show
The documented stories connect Jericho’s tattoos to family, friendship, Fozzy and the musicians he admires. The designs vary, but those are the themes he has talked about.
Concert photos don’t show every detail clearly. Lighting, movement and the angle of his arm can make the same design look different, so it’s better to leave unclear pieces unidentified.
Watch Chris Jericho talk through the tattoos
Jericho and M. Shadows discuss their matching tattoo in the clip below.
Jericho’s tattoos cover more than his wrestling career. They include a tribute to his wife, references to Fozzy and designs tied to friendships and favorite bands. More musician ink is in the musician tattoos section.