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Chris Jericho has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to change his name to simply 'Jericho' following his return to AEW television. Jericho stated that while he could create numerous other nicknames, he questioned how many more he actually needs.
Chris Jericho addressed WWE return rumors during his recent free agency period while appearing on The Ringer Wrestling Show, stating he was "not ever a part of any of" the online speculation linking him to WWE. Jericho said he enjoyed the intrigue surrounding his future and explained that fans form opinions online that "become law" to them, though he avoided directly confirming whether WWE talks actually occurred. AEW President Tony Khan previously stated that Jericho had options as a free agent but chose to remain with AEW because it's where he wanted to be.
Chris Jericho has addressed rumors that he spoke to WWE before returning to AEW on a recent episode of AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg. Jericho declined to provide details about any potential WWE conversations, stating "I'll leave that for another day, I like the idea of the intrigue."
Garrett Borden, son of wrestling legend Sting, made his professional wrestling debut this past weekend at an independent wrestling event promoted by an AEW star. Garrett follows in the footsteps of his father Sting and his brother Steven Borden by entering the wrestling business.
AEW Dynamite's viewership declined slightly on 5/13/2026 after facing competition from NBA and NHL playoff games. The show experienced a drop in ratings due to the competing sports programming.
AEWPlus will no longer be available for subscribers as of Wednesday, May 20. All Elite Wrestling fans can still access the content that was previously available on AEWPlus through MyAEW.
According to former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, the current independent wrestling landscape is in a dire situation compared to a decade ago. Strickland stated that the archetype of an indie wrestling star is "dying."
Eric Bischoff expressed respect for AEW president Tony Khan during an episode of "83 Weeks," marking a departure from his previous criticisms of Khan. The wrestling personality discussed a recent development that changed his perspective on the AEW leader.
Jeff Jarrett has praised Tony Khan's AEW booking philosophy regarding the company's larger than usual roster, calling it "brilliant." Jarrett provided his explanation for why he believes Khan's approach to managing AEW's extensive talent roster is effective.
Jim Cornette mocked Ronda Rousey's 16-second armbar victory over Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1, posting a tweet suggesting the fight was staged for money. Rousey earned $2.2 million for the win while Carano received $1.05 million according to disclosed purse figures from the California State Athletic Commission, with potential additional bonuses not included in those amounts.
Mick Foley's WWE Legends contract is set to expire next month, and AEW has reportedly shown "real" interest in working with him in 2026. However, Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer clarified that while the situation could make sense for a potential move, no deal has been confirmed and Foley is not locked to join AEW at this time.
AEW World Champion Darby Allin successfully defended his title against Sammy Guevara at AEW Collision on May 16, 2026 in Salisbury, Maryland, marking his sixth title defense. Willow Nightingale also defended her TBS Championship against Red Velvet on the show.