Former WWE personality CJ Perry, widely recognized as Lana during her wrestling tenure, has expressed her keen interest in seeing Chris Jericho make a highly anticipated comeback at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble. This discussion took place during her appearance on TMZ’s Inside the Ring, where she celebrated Jericho’s ongoing impact and the continued excitement around the possibility of a Chris Jericho Royal Rumble Return.
Perry’s Enthusiasm for a Jericho Comeback
While discussing pro wrestling legends, Perry singled out Chris Jericho for his unmatched ability to generate buzz and keep fans guessing about his next move. She enthusiastically described Jericho’s history of building anticipation, from his early days in WCW to his stints in WWE, New Japan, and AEW. Perry highlighted Jericho’s marketing prowess, referencing past events and the overall atmosphere he creates wherever he appears.
“So, I would say for a man, Chris Jericho. I would love to see him return. I love to see all the anticipation he builds, even if he goes somewhere else, it’s still really exciting because we’re talking about it. You know, there’s all these little there’s noise all over the internet about it. And he’s also been always so incredible at this. Like when he debuted at in WCW and then went to WWE, lot of noise around his where is he going to go? What’s happening? When he left WWE, New Japan, AEW, always a lot of noise. He knows how to promote. He knows the three Ps. Promote, promote, promote. I’ve been on the Chris Jericho Cruise and that was phenomenal experience. I mean, this man knows how to put asses in seats.”
– CJ Perry, Former WWE Star
Praise for Jericho’s Fan Engagement Skills
Perry went on to explain how Jericho is able to engage audiences, recounting the unforgettable reaction when he returned to WWE Monday Night Raw in 2014—a moment shared with fellow performer Rusev. According to Perry, Jericho’s return created an electrifying atmosphere, which she remembers vividly as the arena erupted in response to his entrance.
“He knows he knows how to work us all and I’m really excited about it. He knows how to make us just crave for something. I was actually when he came back to Monday Night Raw in 2014, Rusev and I were there and the music, the place exploded. I mean, break the walls down. The whole place was screaming.”
– CJ Perry, Former WWE Star
Perry’s Hopes for Other WWE Returns
Expanding her wishlist, Perry also mentioned Paige and her memorable arrival in 2014 when she won the Divas Championship. She suggested that a match between Paige and Rhea Ripley would be a dream encounter for many fans.
“Paige. Yeah, she she’s so was so so over. She when she debuted in 2014, she literally won the Divas Championship and I would love to see her face Rhea Ripley, you know. That would be a dream.”
– CJ Perry, Former WWE Star
The Ongoing Anticipation for Jericho’s Next Move
The possibility of a Chris Jericho Royal Rumble Return at the 2026 event remains a hot topic among fans and wrestling insiders alike. With Perry’s energetic endorsement echoing sentiments across the wrestling world, speculation about Jericho’s future appearances continues to fuel excitement. Should Jericho choose to step back into a WWE ring, especially at the Royal Rumble, it would likely ignite significant fan interest and be seen as yet another chapter in his storied career. Observers will no doubt be watching closely for any hints about where Jericho might turn up next.
