Chris Jericho will portray Gorgeous George in Muhammad Ali series, ‘The Greatest’

Chris Jericho just made the list.Jericho will portray Gorgeous George, professional wrestling’s first flamboyant star, in an upcoming Prime Video limited series that chronicles the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Deadline reported.Read more trending news Gorgeous George, whose real name was George Wagner, was alternately known as the “Toast of the Coast” and the “Human Orchid” during his heyday in the 1940s and 1950s. He wore flamboyant robes and sported bleached blond hair that predated Ric Flair.He also infuriated his opponents by handing out “Georgie Pins,” having his valet spray the ring to “disinfect it,” while mincing around the ring.But once he got down to wrestling, “GG” was a despicable “heel,” hated by fans but loved by promoters who packed their arenas with fans who wanted the “babyface” wrestlers to whip him.Gorgeous George famously influenced a young Ali by advising him to be flamboyant self-promoter with an arrogant swagger. Jericho fits that bill, and he will make hi