Speculation about Chris Jericho AEW future has intensified, as recent reports suggest the veteran wrestler may not have closed the door on All Elite Wrestling, despite persistent talk of a WWE return. The uncertainty surrounding his status has left fans and experts questioning whether Jericho will remain with the Tony Khan-led company or make a surprise appearance in WWE soon.
Continued Speculation Surrounding Jericho’s AEW Status
For several months, the wrestling community has debated where Chris Jericho’s loyalty truly lies following rumors of his potential departure from All Elite Wrestling. Initial news from mid-last year indicated Jericho could be eyeing an exit when his AEW contract expires at the end of 2025, with industry experts tipping a possible ring return to WWE. Speculation included ideas that the former Inner Circle leader might resurface in WWE during the 2026 Royal Rumble or appear on the first WWE RAW of the year, led by Triple H.
However, in early January, Fightful Select released a key update about Jericho’s presence in the company. The report found that Jericho, the inaugural AEW World Champion, still features on AEW’s official roster page. This is considered noteworthy, as the company typically removes departed employees’ profiles promptly—a process recently followed for Matt Taven, Mercedes Martinez, and Alex Abrahantes, each of whom has now left AEW.
Further, there have been no internal AEW notifications signifying Jericho’s departure. When contacted for clarification, AEW insiders did not reply to questions about whether Jericho is still officially connected with the company or if his contract has been paused or extended during this period away from the spotlight.
Jericho Addresses the WWE Comeback Rumors
While AEW staged its final pay-per-view of 2025, titled Worlds End, Chris Jericho made an appearance in a YouTube segment, Christmas Dinner with The Winnipeggers. During this stream, a fan voiced the hope of seeing Jericho return to WWE someday. Jericho’s response further fueled rumors, as he neither confirmed nor denied the possibility. As he put it:
“You never know. You never know.” [H/T: Fightful]
— Chris Jericho, Wrestler
What This Means for Jericho and AEW
With no confirmation about Jericho’s official standing or contract status, and the absence of public statements from Tony Khan or AEW management, the door remains open for either outcome. The lack of a clear announcement keeps both Chris Jericho AEW future and WWE comeback speculation alive among fans and insiders alike. His ongoing presence on the AEW website and silence from company sources suggest there may still be negotiations or unresolved matters behind the scenes.
The wrestling world now watches closely, as Chris Jericho’s next move could have significant implications for both AEW and WWE, impacting storylines and the broader industry. For now, fans and industry experts continue to debate, with eyes on any upcoming announcements from AEW or WWE as the situation unfolds.
