The Story of Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho - WrestleMania XIX

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Throughout the mid 90s, Shawn Michaels was considered as the greatest sports entertainer in the world. While many will say Shawn rose to the top thanks to his backstage stroke and his relationship with the office, The Heartbreak Kid backed everything up with his performances in the ring.
When Shawn took time away from the ring after WrestleMania XIV, other superstars in wrestling began climbing the ladder. A superstar who moved from WCW to the WWF was one Chris Jericho, an incredibly talented superstar who had worked around the world to become an exciting and entertaining wrestler in his own right. When HBK returned to the WWE in 2002 and after Shawn worked his return angle with Triple H, the decision was made to start a Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels storyline that would result in a WrestleMania match in 2003. HBK vs Y2J at Mania would end up becoming one of the greatest matches to ever happen at WrestleMania.
This video takes a look at how the Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho rivalry began. Topics covered include:
00:00 - The Raw after WWE Armageddon 2002
03:24 - HBK and Y2J at the 2003 Royal Rumble
07:01 - Jericho challenges Michaels to a WrestleMania match
11:55 - The final promo before Mania
14:22 - Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho at WrestleMania XIX
- Much More!
#WWE #wrestling #documentary

[@superrobz]

I can’t be the only one who thinks Michaels actually got better in his second run than his first, it was crazy

[@RollerCodsterWFEW]

Definitely

[@wolfmerc11]

Oh yeah definitely. Michaels was my favourite during his second run.

[@Colt-eq1vm]

You’re so right but it’s such a tabu thing to say for people that nobody actually says it!!!

[@canonkingsley6569]

I'm there with you.

[@harimenon8183]

Totally.

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

According to Chris Jericho this is his best Wrestlemainia match and I agree.

[@NickDepp]

Him and fandango so much better

[@christianbutcher5246]

Macho Daddy the one vs CM Punk is my is good too

[@saint_silver]

Jericho's WrestleMania matches aren't that great in general

[@1223steffen]

And the his ones against hhh and edge were his least favorite

[@YourPalFry]

@@saint_silver Most of them were about as good as the rest of the card, and the rest were the best match of the night.

[@JM1993951]

Christian posing as Jericho during his Rumble entrance and Jericho attacking Shawn from behind is a classic Royal Rumble moment. One of my favorites.

[@rchopra535]

Jericho is so under appreciated, guy's an absolute legend

[@scottmiller4859]

Absolutely and noone can say anyone carried him. As hes made so many look better than they were

[@sherrix6881]

Under appreciated loooooool

[@haberak3310]

He's one of the guys that, when discussing the greatest wrestlers of all time, you may (somehow) forget mention, but as soon as you see him on a show (whether you're there live or otherwise) you remember why he's been christened the Goat.

[@killershadow7752]

@@sherrix6881 cena? Lol

[@sherrix6881]

@@killershadow7752 What about him?

[@deanbecenti9769]

Chris Jericho & Shawn Michaels have such great chemistry together. Their 2003 feud was good but the 2008 feud was even better.

[@alonzobegay1775]

Dean Becenti Yup

[@1223steffen]

2008 sucked

[@SteelSpurs]

@@1223steffen How so?

[@coryyoung26]

I honestly forgot Randy Orton had hair lol.

[@brandongonzalez7672]

WM19 was actually a pretty underrated PPV all things considered its one of the best really (outside of the booker T vs HHH match ending)

[@brandongonzalez7672]

@@billybadass3056 yup would've been great to push booker, he was over AF at the time, plus hunter had plenty of other times to get the gold back

[@brandongonzalez7672]

@@billybadass3056 HELL YEAH!!!

[@brandongonzalez7672]

@@billybadass3056 HELL YEAH!!!

[@brandongonzalez7672]

@Adrian Grey yeah but its often overlooked when compared to 17 & 18

[@brandongonzalez7672]

@@billybadass3056 yeah i dont feel like lesnar needed the streak win

[@yousafihsan167]

Man these 2 brought the best out of each other in their matches during this feud . Their fued was really underrated

[@horrorfan8480]

FEUD! FEUD! quit watching so much wrestling and open a book! I before E except after C and E before U oh wait You don't got a clue!

[@waltervargas57]

horrorfan84 shut up

[@mikeboillard9071]

@@waltervargas57 you showed him 😂😂😂😂

[@horrorfan8480]

@@waltervargas57 people like this are going to turn the world into idiocracy one day, is it too much to ask for people to not be okay with ignorance? to strive to do and be better?

[@jayboy2kay7]

The Showstopper elbow at 4:00 image defines WM 19 for sure. HBK in the air with the crowd, the WM signs, the colours all compliment the picture. What a time this was. Aw I miss the days of these matches so so badly.

[@daviddee9336]

I think that one thing that is seriously underrated with Jericho is his strength. That double powerbomb he used was no easy feat. Really was the full package back in his prime.

[@g-dub5272]

I didn’t appreciate this match as I should have being that I was waiting for Austin vs Rock 3. But looking back now, this was a damn good match

[@Dab_Marino]

Such a great rivalry. Shawn Michaels helped put him over as a Megastar for sure!

[@wolfmerc11]

@JohnACorp782 Watch their matches in 2008 and try saying that again.

[@sherrix6881]

@@wolfmerc11 Done.

[@brandonowens5157]

People like Jericho helped Hbk stay relevant. HHH being his long time behind the bike " showstopper" lol

[@bazilshah8976]

@@brandonowens5157 hahaha Check Jerhico videos and then ask anything About HBK.. Hbk was a fan of HBK broh

[@imablazeuonfiya]

2003=Y2J vs HBK 2008=Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Wrestlemania 19 had an amazing card from top to bottom and it's one of the best shows wwe have ever put together, in my opinion Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho was the best match of the night. They told an unbelievable story and they were very similar in terms of their in ring style, I absolutely loved every second of it and what made the match even more special, it was the first time these two ever faced each other on a ppv. This for me was the beginning of Shawn Michael's epic run as 'Mr. Wrestlemania' as he would go on to have the best match of the night multiple times at the biggest show of the year and it all started with this one. 17 years later and it's still a timeless classic.

[@RandyGBH]

Randy Orton looking like Jim Halpert haha

[@PaulieAFantoneJays19]

he looked like a dork back then for sure lol

[@natediaz1863]

It was so weird seeing him with hair. He looks like he belongs in IT or something.

[@Kas58223]

Not a big HBK fan but I can’t deny that HBK and Y2J had the best match of the night on Wrestlemania 19, also when Chris Jericho had the Heavyweight championship in 2008 was some great matches as well was an intensity behind it with the accidental punch Jericho did on Michaels wife as well as putting HBK through the Jeritron tv he had on the highlight reel

[@Brianaduvessa]

Just went back and watched that RAW promo and it’s amazing. I’m glad you pointed it out.

[@MrBlack252]

This feud was so awesome. I actually got to be there in attendance for WrestleMania 19. I had awesome seats right next to the ramp. I saw everyone up close because they had to walk past me to get to the ring. The seats were so great and I remember this like it was yesterday. I saw Shawn Michaels come out and when his entrance kind of botched when he tried to shoot the confetti guns but a few of them jammed. My favorite wrestler of all time is Stone Cold Steve Austin and I was so happy that I got to be there live for his last match against the Rock.

[@horrorfan8480]

BEEP BOOP BEEP BOOP &*#$*(%$* TRANSMITTING DIGITAL COOKIE *(&(*%&^*(@# HERE IS YOUR COOKIE smh.

[@joshinaround9551]

This really was a superb angle. The way they played up how Jericho idolised Shawn and wanted to be like him. Shawn wanting to prove himself after coming back and tearing the house down with someone he knew he could do that with. A coherent storyline that made sense. Bit different these days....

[@FuckYoutubeCensorship]

Jericho seems like the easiest guy to work with in the entire industry.

[@haberak3310]

He instantly elevates anyone he works with. I think that's why he's working with so many younger guys in AEW right now, it hives them the rub they need to blast off (I regret that wording). I mean look at Sammy G and MJF. Sammy is one of the most over wrestlers in the company right now thanks to his work with Jericho, and MJF is one of, if not the top heel AEW has right now due to his feud with Jericho (even though they had a great literal song and dance number).

[@threed7]

Both their attires at mania is just beautiful. This mania was great the things that would’ve solidified it as the best is if booker won the title. And if lesnar hit the shooting star press to end his match. And the arena is just so gorgeous!

[@wavehaven1]

Funny....Jericho said something like I aint hanging around wrestling like some "older guys" do referring to Shawn. Jericho still around 15 years later as Le' Champ'ion"

[@joejupiter4138]

I was at WrestleMania XIX. I lived in Seattle at the time and there was no way in hell I'd miss it. I got a seat next to the ramp and pumped my fist like an idiot at each entrance and exit. It was awesome.

[@JZF629]

I know how you feel… my friends and I bought last-minute tickets to wrestlemania 15 and drove halfway across the country to go see it (we live in GA, it was in Houston). The trip was crazy, the event was crazy, we were up late as hell for days just being stupid and not even 20yo at the time. It was great.

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

That low blow after the match was shocking

[@coryyoung26]

Im a simple man. I see wrestling bios, I click the like button.

[@Boozer13]

You better do their 2008 rivalry soon. If you make me wait, I will ruin you life 😂🤣😂. Love ur channel, dood!

[@Ragan31687]

Fantastic work as always man. I love the Jericho/HBK feud. This match is definitely in my Top 5 of all time. Fantastic stuff.

[@DJSoulMane]

Thanks for putting this content on about the Michaels/Jericho feud. This was the only match that I saw in real time. I missed the continuation of the feud because I had stopped watching WWE by that time. I had heard so much about it but had never seen it. THANKS!

[@hhlt3214]

One of my favorite matches of all time, proper trip down memory lane, forgot a few things in the story love this channel!

[@jordanware7489]

My man! Thanks for this, my two favourite guys

[@mykalwagner5341]

You create the best wrestling content on KZbin!

[@jorisweyen7934]

One of my favorite matches of all time, wonderful video

[@ManNamedEd]

FANTASTIC Video!! Just a great job on this one, fun to watch!!

[@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48]

I watched this match a few months ago and I didn’t appreciate it, but now as a 28 year old I really loved every min

[@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48]

Wow keep deleting my replies

[@ratmachine87]

Wrestemania 19 will always be the best WM of all time!

[@doubledown9]

Mate you are a gem putting out all this content, you described the match perfectly, i felt like I was watching the match. Looking forward to the next one AND of course my favourite series, reliving the war!!! 🤗 LEGEND!

[@theonewhowokeup9987]

Noice I was hyped when HBK and Y2J started to fued. I saw Jericho as a wannabe Shawn Michaels when he was in WCW then he comes over to WWE and a Michaels vs Jericho match I thought at the time was a dream. I'm glad I was wrong.

[@barrymccockiner773]

You got WhatCulture getting ready to do retro reviews 🤣🤣🤘🏽

[@wolfieform9514]

I remember this rivalry it was bloody brilliant. Another brilliant bio as well 👍😎👍

[@jmendoza2003]

Not only the one of the greatest Wrestlemania matches but one of the best feuds in WWE History. What a better way to have Shawn Michaels first Wrestlemania in five years than Chris Jericho.

[@chadk890]

I still love Jericho/ Benoit vs Triple H/Austin from 2001 for the tag belts. The crowd was hot and Y2J was really over at the time.

[@damianpriest196]

Wow I actually left a comment saying you should do Y2J and HBK rivalry and you did it. You’re the 🐐 bro

[@Caretaker6139]

Wrestlemania 19 is my favorite Mania

[@christopherstephens5284]

Love this video! I am enjoying all the videos on wrestling bios.

[@Bsfnelz20]

Its real simple i see a new wrestling bios video i roll a blunt lay down and press play thanks for your great work broski

[@jamesoneill122]

I'm glad you posted this three days before my WWE sub expires. I went and watched it and it's as good as you say it is. I enjoyed that it ended with a crafty roll up pin too. Jericho outsmarted by the man he felt smarter than.

[@GregoriB98]

Wow thanks for your work on this Great Videos. And so many in one week? Best Wrestling Channel 👍

[@isaacewart107]

Your videos are that damn good. The best in the business,cheers mate

[@Rick-si1re]

I really enjoy these videos from Wrestling Bios so first of all thank you for all of your hard work, I'm always like "yes" when I see a new video show up on my youtube "suggestions" page, or at least a video I haven't seen before. Any way I just wanted to address the dislikes for this video, it's like WHY ............I wish all 21 people who disliked this video would tell us what's your reasoning? Why did you dislike this video? and could you have done better? I feel people hate just for the sake of hating.......

[@bluechiefawesome5587]

Fun fact: Jericho explained in his book that he received a bigger paycheck for his Wrestlemania match against Fandango than he did on this one.

[@kentbarger5021]

Love the channel it's time for another reliving the war episode

[@jaynol2225]

Your videos are awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@torch469]

Jericho WM19 attire was my fav Jericho attire !

[@taylormademyself89]

YES YES YES ! I've been asking for this one for awhile it's my fav rivalries of y2js next to him and the feud with rock lol can we get that one next #wrestlingbioListensToHisFans #thankyou

[@danielmburgess7912]

Another great video keep up the good work.

[@tysoncarpenter8628]

Sweet I'll b back wendsday and friday!!!!! Love your content brother!!!!!

[@NobesBLO13]

Great job as always

[@mckdink]

Shawn Michaels Vs Chris Jericho @ WM19 Will FOREVER be my FAVORITE wrestling match of ALL TIME, and you explained perfectly why

[@DasNordlicht91]

it was far and away the best match of the night, with Rock/Austin and Hogan/Vince right behind.

[@snydesy]

Now AJ styles copies HBKs soccer mom hair

[@MegaJetty1]

I still have Wrestlemania XIX on DVD and this match truly is still one of the best. BTW, might I make a request for a future Wrestling Bio? The Kane and Tori relationship story?

[@sherrix6881]

No. I have watched over ONE HUNDRED hours of wrestling, so I know what is good and what’s not.

[@DarkwingDann]

Always wished for more feuds between these two

[@BZgA]

HBK helped too many people. He should have been booked to win more often. He deserved it.

[@sirnoname6943]

Literally biggest thing I didn’t like about his second run

[@noelcrenshaw7969]

Mania 19 is still my favorite ppv of all tjme. It was my first mania and set the standard for what a wrestlemania should be for me and this match was definitely a big part of that.

[@richg1677]

I’m glad you highlighted Jericho’s Sweet chin music...too many times the opponent imitates their opponents finish and it looks so awkward (maybe intentionally) but not here, executed it fantastically

[@bazilshah8976]

for me its always awkward

[@BigBadBillDemott]

Awesome, as always.

[@evanabbott2737]

Damn, this is one feud I regret missing when I stopped watching the WWF...this was like RIGHT after I stopped!😂 Big HBK fan, here.👍

[@bazilshah8976]

HBK was most Handsome that time in WWE♥️

[@jamesbounds]

WrestleMania XIX was the last WrestleMania I got to watch with my grandma. I miss those days.

[@Riztastic1]

These r my number 2 and 3 favorite wrestlers. My favorite fued ever. So good all of it.

[@micjab]

Great video!

[@imogenaris1697]

It's very impressive how you keep cranking these gems out! Jericho becoming the Undisputed Champion is still one of the greatest booking swerves of all time. What you said about him staying hungry even after winning it all rings true. Not being complacent at the top. That's a champion. Bret, HHH & Savage ( R.I.P. ) all had this in different ways. The Michaels/Jericho WXIX match felt average but the feud leading up to it was awesome. Jericho is good, & it's debatable putting him in the same league as Shawn. Eddie Guerrero, Dynamite Kid ( both R.I.P. ) & TNA A.J.Styles are moreso undisputed in that class

[@scottmcneill6598]

Superb video

[@andrewmoseley4029]

7:12 HBK has on a Prayer Warrior shirt I’m pretty sure. That is AWESOME!!!! 🔥🔥

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

I remember the build up to Y2J vs HBK maina 19 back in 2003 I was on the edge of my seat watching that match live on ppv I was 14

[@ryandavis4448]

As far as the best of all time... Jericho is still laying down cement generations to come will find hard to break through....

[@jef61]

Really enjoy your take on wrestling

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

Y2J is one of my favorite wrestlers ever. Literally. Not even capping.

[@JM1993951]

I’ve seen videos on this feud from lesser channels (I won’t name them...no need to be mean), but I’m definitely watching this as soon as I get home.

[@BlackStarGabusGaben]

Still one of the best feuds of all time and (more) proof just how awesome Jericho is and how HBK's 2nd run in WWE was amazing.

[@depression8841]

If imma be honest, this was my favourite rivalry, other than maybe the Undertaker/Shawn feud or the Mysterio/Guerrero feud

[@jw5982]

Anyone catch that "Triple H kicks butt!" sign at 14:16 ? hahah

[@floresaza253]

I was there with my brothers and dad in Seattle at a safeco field. Such a cool event.

[@mohammadmohiuddin4027]

This new intro is litt 🔥🔥🔥

[@jrich195]

Very good piece here!

[@cljdryden]

I enjoy a lot of your work and this is another great example. Keep up the good work and I am keen to see your upcoming videos on the rest of the Michaels/Jericho feud.

[@riazuddin4920]

The first ever HBK/Jericho PPV match at Mania was exceptional because the build actually felt natural. The reason for this is that long before the feud even happened, there were already comparisons between the two and JR often brought up the resilience of Jericho, much like he had done with HBK years earlier. This led to to most fans wanting the match long before the low blow!

[@marahmonyet4664]

Love to see the progress of christian, his tna run really proved he can be a singles wrestler too

[@WessideVibez]

The day HBK layed Y2J out on stage was my first time watching WWE in the Ruthless Aggression Era

[@HA-409]

1 of my top 5 favorite matches of all time.

[@Carlitonsp1]

Didn't think about how Y2J's feud with MJF was almost a retelling of this feud. Unfortunately, they turned a 4 Month feud into a 10 month feud. I feel like 2 and a half months is the perfect amount of time for Jericho to consistently work with someone. Still, both this and their 2008 feuds are still Jericho's best feuds.

[@chrisd7439]

Kevin Owens as well

[@zacharyscott6779]

I wish I remember where it came from, but I remember reading that WWE wanted the handshake at the end to go by normally, but both Y2J and HBK went against it, saying it would make all the promo work before the match look useless. I agree. Jericho knew how well he played the heel character so he and Shawn thought it was the perfect way to finish the rivalry at this time. To have that "I'll never be satisfied with ALMOST beating you" attitude in Jericho to Shawn.

[@kennywright1021]

I always imagine if Jericho and Michaels wrestled each other around 96-98???

[@ROCKNINJA777]

wow... what would have been incredible

[@waynethunder11]

Ah Brilliant Ted!

[@arkansasstorm]

Stephanie mcmahon said it best when it came to jericho on the mic, he knows how to turn on the charm or be the outspoken heel.

[@randymanmaximus8419]

Such similar styles that worked together so well.

[@jcpea6909]

Great job 👍

[@InsomniacRocker]

I never knew HBK and Jeff hardy tagged up! That’s so cool

[@djam-wc8hh]

Wed reliving the war! Fri next vid. Great update

[@Brightlink764]

Back when feuds felt important and didn't need world titles to get over.

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

Ahh...when Wrestlemanias were still worth watching..