One big thing
AEW star Chris Jericho has opened up about the possibility of returning to WWE, six years after his last match with the company.
Why it matters
Jericho’s comments shed light on the current state of competition between AEW and WWE, as well as the shifting landscape of professional wrestling following Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE.
Key details
• Jericho has been with AEW since its inception in 2019, becoming the first AEW World Champion.
• In an interview with Comicbook Nation, Jericho addressed the possibility of a WWE return:
“I mean, I enjoyed working there in the past, and I could probably work there in the future as well, so we’ll see. To me, business is business.”
• However, Jericho expressed satisfaction with his current position in AEW:
“We did what we set out to do, which was to change the course of wrestling history, and Tony (Khan) and I and all of us have done that, so it’s a pretty cool kind of a f*ck you to everybody that didn’t think we could do it.”
The big picture
Jericho’s comments highlight the fluid nature of professional wrestling, where talent movement between promotions is not uncommon. His openness to potentially returning to WWE while remaining committed to AEW underscores the competitive yet interconnected nature of the industry.
What’s next
• Jericho is set for a rematch against ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe on this Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite.
• The match will be contested under the Ladder War stipulation, a format popularized by The Briscoes in Ring of Honor.
• A win would make Jericho a nine-time world champion, achieving his goal of becoming “El Nueve.”
The bottom line
While Jericho doesn’t rule out a potential WWE return, he seems content with his role in AEW, especially given the company’s recent TV rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
What do you think about Chris Jericho’s comments regarding a potential WWE return? Do you believe we’ll ever see him back in a WWE ring? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
