Professional wrestling fans have sparked speculation about Chris Jericho’s possible WWE return after he ‘liked’ a social media post referencing his openness to rejoining the company. This renewed interest in Jericho WWE return speculation comes following discussions of comments the 54-year-old made about returning if the conditions were favorable.
Background on Jericho’s AEW Career and Current Status
Chris Jericho is known as an original member of AEW and was the first-ever AEW World Champion, winning the title in 2019. He has not competed in AEW since April, when he lost the Ring of Honor World Championship to Bandido at the Dynasty pay-per-view and later disbanded The Learning Tree stable during an episode of Dynamite. Reports indicate that Jericho’s AEW contract is set to expire later this year.
Outside wrestling, Jericho fronts the rock band Fozzy, which has a UK tour planned for February 2026, with no additional dates announced beyond that. Journalist Dave Meltzer noted in June that AEW currently has no creative plans involving Jericho, coinciding with his absence from in-ring competition.
Potential Impact of a WWE Return After Several Years Away
If Jericho does return to WWE, it would mark his first appearance for the company in over seven years, as his last WWE match took place at The Greatest Royal Rumble event in April 2018. Jericho’s potential re-emergence could create significant excitement given his storied career in both WWE and AEW, and it remains to be seen how this development will unfold.
