Chris Jerichos status remains a mystery, but Drew McIntyre is adding fuel to the fire with a new comment thats turning heads.
Speaking to TMZ.com ahead of the January 9, 2026 edition of SmackDown, McIntyre was asked about the ongoing speculation surrounding Jerichos future as rumors of a WWE return continue to float around. His response was respectful but open-ended.
Jericho was not present at the January 5 Netflix anniversary edition of Raw from Barclays Center, despite his name being heavily discussed during the lead-up. The event marked WWEs first full year on the streaming platform and included a Stranger Things theme but no Jericho appearance.
Earlier reports confirmed that, as of that Friday, there was no internal communication in WWE suggesting Jericho had left AEW or entered talks with the company. Officially, his status remains unchanged.
Jonathan Coachman previously stirred speculation when he claimed Jericho would return to WWE, but theres been no movement to support that claim publicly.
McIntyres comment may not confirm anything but it certainly doesnt shut the door either. Is Chris Jericho WWE-bound, or is he staying with AEW? What happens next remains to be seen.
