Chris Jericho has reignited fan rumors following the appearance of a large crate on WWE Raw, sparking questions about his AEW contract status. The mysterious box, which was marked not to be opened until the Elimination Chamber event, led many to speculate that Jericho might be making a WWE comeback once his current contract with AEW ends.
Current Information Indicates Jericho’s AEW Contract Is Still Active
According to Fightful Select, the crate shown on WWE Raw is not connected to Jericho. Jericho is still officially listed on AEW’s roster, suggesting his contract remains valid. Notably, Jericho, known in AEW as The Learning Tree, has not appeared on AEW television since April of last year. Sources familiar with both Jericho and AEW claim his contract was paused during his absence from the ring.
Uncertainty Over Contract Duration and Status
The exact expiration date of Jericho’s AEW contract is unclear. Factors such as injury-related downtime may have extended the deal, while others suggest he could have re-signed without public confirmation. Fightful has repeatedly inquired about Jericho’s departure status but has received no official confirmation or standard exit memo, which usually accompanies a talent’s release from AEW.
Jericho’s Activity Outside AEW and Future Considerations
Jericho has yet to announce any AEW wrestlers for the upcoming Jericho Cruise event scheduled for November, fueling additional questions about his ongoing involvement in AEW. Sources report he continues to accept bookings at conventions for the near future. Meanwhile, Jericho has shared with some that he remains open to a WWE return but is wary of potentially having to abandon his other projects if he commits to WWE full-time.
Summary and Possible Next Steps
Jericho remains under AEW contract, with insiders believing his agreement was suspended while he was inactive. Despite fan theories linking him to the WWE Raw crate, this seems unlikely. Jericho has chosen not to publicly address his contract situation, leaving his future open to interpretation. The continued silence and absence of formal statements suggest that the matter has yet to be finalized, keeping fans and industry observers waiting for clearer developments.
