Report: Chris Jericho Not Expected To Return To AEW, WWE Destination Reportedly Lined Up
A new report indicates the internal expectation in AEW is that Chris Jericho will not be returning,
Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Noted for his over-the-top "rock star" persona, his in-ring technical wrestling prowess, and his ability to reinvent his character throughout the course of his career, Jericho has been named by journalists and industry colleagues as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
During the 1990s, Jericho performed for American organizations Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), as well as for promotions in countries such as Canada, Japan, and Mexico. In the latter half of 1999, he made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, renamed WWE in 2002). In 2001, he became the first Undisputed WWF Champion, and thus the final holder of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (then referred to as the World Championship), having won and unified the WWF and World titles by defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock on the same night. Jericho headlined multiple pay-per-view (PPV) events during his time with the WWF/WWE,…
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A new report indicates the internal expectation in AEW is that Chris Jericho will not be returning,
Reports indicate Chris Jericho is unlikely to renew with AEW, with WWE preparing for his surprise comeback at the Royal Rumble in January 2026.
Despite rampant speculation about a potential return, Chris Jericho has reportedly not been a topic of discussion within WWE’s creative department.
Backstage talk within WWE regarding a potential return for Chris Jericho is reportedly significant, with his AEW contract expiring later this year.
Speculation about a Chris Jericho WWE return has intensified after he ‘liked’ a social media post discussing his AEW contract expiring in December 2025.
