Chris Jericho, currently a star in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has sparked widespread speculation with recent social media interactions suggesting a potential WWE return. Jericho has not appeared on AEW programming for over four months, although his contract with the promotion is set to run until October 2025 after signing a three-year deal in 2022. His recent activity, including liking a post about a WWE comeback, has intensified rumors among fans and wrestling veterans alike.
One notable voice joining the conversations is former WCW and WWE figure Vince Russo, who proposed that Jericho might return not just as a wrestler but as an authoritative presence in WWE, possibly replacing Nick Aldis, the current General Manager of SmackDown.
“.@IAmJericho as the NEW @WWE Authority Figure–of BOTH SHOWS—would be $$$$ and maybe the Shot in the Arm WWE Creative needs!!! Would also give them the opportunity to put @RealNickAldis IN THE RING where he BELONGS!!!” —Vince Russo, former WCW and WWE personality
Booker T Sees Jericho Fitting Smoothly into WWE’s Current Landscape
Considering Jericho’s contract situation, many insiders believe his departure from AEW may be imminent. Booker T, speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, expressed confidence that Jericho would seamlessly integrate into WWE‘s modern era despite having left the company seven years ago.
“People were talking about it, people talking about Jericho coming back, you know. Does Jericho fit into WWE right now? Yeah, I mean, look, to me, it’s like Chris Jericho — he’s like Edge or Christian. They’ll always fit in. He’s an original, he’s an OG, you know what I mean? So yeah, I could definitely see Chris Jericho coming back,” —Booker T, wrestling Hall of Famer
Booker T’s remarks highlight Jericho’s versatility and enduring appeal, suggesting his presence could enhance WWE’s programming creatively and draw longtime fans back to the product.
What Jericho’s Potential Return Could Mean for WWE
Should Chris Jericho rejoin WWE, especially as an on-screen authority figure overseeing both Raw and SmackDown, it would mark a significant shakeup in the company’s leadership roles and storytelling direction. His return could also open the door for fresh rivalries and storylines, particularly involving current SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, as Russo suggested.
The buzz around Jericho’s WWE return rumors reflects the wrestling community’s excitement over how such a move could impact the industry’s landscape and the creative directions of both WWE and AEW. Fans and insiders are watching closely to see what happens as October 2025, the end of Jericho’s current contract, approaches.
