WWE set the internet on fire with a Chris Jericho tease ahead of tonights January 5, 2026 edition of Monday Night RAW and now weve got a real-time update on where things stand.
According to PWInsider, no one within WWE has confirmed that Jericho is in New York City for RAW at least, not yet.
Jericho is still listed on AEWs active roster page, despite his reported contract expiring on December 31. But with WWE deliberately fueling speculation, some believe he could still be hidden especially with the company looking to spike ticket sales for its first RAW of the year streaming on Netflix.
The hype all started when WWE GM Adam Pearce dropped this loaded line during a promo hyping tonights show:
The phrase break down the walls is Jerichos signature and Dave Meltzer confirmed in the Wrestling Observer Daily Update that it was no accident:
Jericho hasnt appeared in AEW since April 2025, and skipped Worlds End on December 31. That same night, he was livestreaming on YouTube. During a Christmas stream with The Winnipeggers, fans asked him about WWE he didnt confirm or deny, only saying: You never know. You never know.
So far, WWE hasnt confirmed anything and no one backstage has openly said hes there. But in pro wrestling, silence sometimes says more than words.
Do you think Jericho shows up tonight on RAW? Or is WWE just using his legacy to keep fans guessing? Sound off in the comments.
