Chris Jericho may be one of the founding fathers of AEW, but his future in pro wrestling just got a lot more interestingand more uncertain.
Speaking on WBSM with Tim Weisberg, Le Champion addressed the elephant in the room: will we see Chris Jericho back in the ring?
That statement comes amid growing speculation that Jericho could be on his way out of AEW and headed for a WWE return. Hes been absent from AEW programming for a while now, leading fans and insiders to wonder if the end of an era is approaching.
But if you ask AEW President Tony Khan, the door is wide open for Jericho to returnwhenever hes ready. In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Khan reflected on Jerichos importance to AEW since day one and confirmed the two are still in contact.
Khan made it clear that both personally and professionally, hes got nothing but love for Jericho and that the door is always open for Jericho to come back.
As for Jerichos absence, Khan chalked it up to scheduling issues and remained hopeful they could work things out.
Whether its AEW, WWE, or somewhere completely new, one things clearChris Jericho isnt done yet. 2026 could mark a brand-new chapter for the Demo God.
Where do you think Chris Jericho should land nextWWE, or somewhere else entirely? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you want to see from Chris Jericho in 2026!
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