A recent photo circulating on social media shows Chris Jericho alongside WWE ring announcer Mike Rome at an event outside the wrestling world. This meeting took place during Jericho’s current break from AEW and has added fuel to ongoing speculation about his WWE AEW future. The image appeared while Jericho remains inactive in AEW but continues to draw attention from wrestling fans and insiders.
Chris Jericho Seen with WWE’s Mike Rome at Universal Studios Event
Mike Rome, primarily known for his role as the NXT ring announcer, has played a visible part in WWE’s various brands. In 2016, during Jericho’s WWE tenure, the two shared a memorable backstage interaction where they mixed up each other’s identities with WWE announcer Tom Phillips. This humorous moment became a recurring inside joke, with Jericho often referring to them collectively as Tom/Mike.
The recent photo shared by Rome on Instagram captures the two together during Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood. This public appearance by Jericho, who has kept a low profile in AEW lately, has sparked conversations about his next career move. The image appears in the second slide of Rome’s post confirming their meeting during the themed event.
Jericho Discusses Possibility of Returning to WWE
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Chris Jericho addressed questions about his status with AEW and his openness to returning to WWE. He emphasized that he remains under contract with AEW for now but did not rule out a future comeback to WWE depending on how his career unfolds.
Jericho praised the current wrestling landscape for having two major promotions, which he believes benefits both the talent and the audience. His remarks showed a hopeful and measured attitude toward his options in the industry’s competitive environment.
“The best thing that can happen to wrestling is AEW and the fact that there are two huge promotions that you can choose from just makes it better for the guys, makes it better for the fans, and everybody in between. I’m not going anywhere for a long while. I’m still with AEW for right now. Would I go back to WWE? I wouldn’t be opposed to it. We just have to see what happens. The best thing that can happen is to have two great teams that you can play for, and that just makes everything bigger and more exciting,” Jericho said. —Chris Jericho, Wrestler
With Jericho’s AEW contract set to expire at the end of the year, speculation remains about whether he will renew or make the anticipated move back to WWE. His recent public appearance alongside Mike Rome adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing discussion about his professional direction.
The wrestling world will be closely watching Jericho’s next steps, as his decisions could influence not only his career but also the broader wrestling scene, given his significant presence and influence in both companies.
