Chris Jericho may be one of the founding fathers of AEW, but his future in pro wrestling just got a lot more interesting—and more uncertain.
Speaking on WBSM with Tim Weisberg, Le Champion addressed the elephant in the room: will we see Chris Jericho back in the ring?
“You never know. I’m not done yet. Still figuring out everything and we’ll see where I end up. I’m pretty sure you’ll see me in 2026 in a wrestling ring somewhere,” Jericho said.
That statement comes amid growing speculation that Jericho could be on his way out of AEW and headed for a WWE return. He’s been absent from AEW programming for a while now, leading fans and insiders to wonder if the end of an era is approaching.
But if you ask AEW President Tony Khan, the door is wide open for Jericho to return—whenever he’s ready. In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Khan reflected on Jericho’s importance to AEW since day one and confirmed the two are still in contact.
“Chris Jericho is someone who’s been in AEW from the very beginning. He’s been away for a bit, but even this year he’s had great matches, like the one with Bandido. From day one of AEW, he was absolutely as key and important as anyone in launching the company.”
Khan made it clear that both personally and professionally, he’s got nothing but love for Jericho and that the door is always open for Jericho to come back.
“I love Chris both personally and professionally. I recently reached out to wish him a happy birthday. I’m very excited about everything he’s done in AEW, and he continues to be part of us. Is he going to be back? I can’t speak to that, but I love having Chris in AEW, and the door is always open for him.”
As for Jericho’s absence, Khan chalked it up to scheduling issues and remained hopeful they could work things out.
“With a star like Jericho, you negotiate a certain number of dates. Chris has always been great about being all-in when he’s here. If we can work out all the dates and everything else, I would always love to have him here.”
Whether it’s AEW, WWE, or somewhere completely new, one thing’s clear—Chris Jericho isn’t done yet. 2026 could mark a brand-new chapter for the Demo God.
Where do you think Chris Jericho should land next—WWE, or somewhere else entirely? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you want to see from Chris Jericho in 2026!
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