Chris Jericho had optionsbut according to Tony Khan, his decision to stay with All Elite Wrestling came down to one thing: its where he wanted to be. After months of speculation linking Jericho to a possible return to WWE, a new update has now clarified how everything played out behind the scenes. Speaking on The Coach and Bro Show on April 7, 2026, Khan addressed how close Jericho actually was to leaving AEWand made it clear that the final call wasnt about pressure or last-minute negotiations. Khan then pointed to how long this decision had been in the works, suggesting Jerichos preference wasnt something that changed overnight: We had that circled back for a long time, going back to last year. It was a choice that Chris made, that hed rather be in AEW than anywhere else. While earlier reports confirmed Jericho did speak with WWE and even had the chance to explore his options, Khan noted that the decision ultimately came down to Jerichos own prioritiesnot just contract terms. Khan closed by making one key point clearJericho wasnt locked in when this decision was made: Because thats a choice he made, because he was a free agent. That update reframes everything. While reports previously suggested AEWs stronger financial offer helped secure Jericho, Khans comments shift the focus to Jerichos personal decisionchoosing AEW even with WWE in the picture. With Jericho now staying put, the speculation is overbut the bigger takeaway is just how competitive things got behind the scenes before that call was made. Do you think Chris Jericho staying in AEW was the right move, or would a WWE return have been the bigger play for his career? Share your thoughts and feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
