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Some backstage details have been provided regarding Chris Jericho's AEW return, including information about whether he has signed a new contract with the promotion.
Ricky Saints addressed criticism faced by wrestlers who move from AEW to WWE during an appearance on the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast, stating that he believes some of the criticism directed at former AEW talent is unfair. Saints explained that he focuses on live crowd reactions rather than online discourse, saying that as long as he's healthy and able to wrestle, he considers that a success regardless of promotion. He acknowledged that while unfair criticism exists for many wrestlers, he chooses not to let it consume him because "it doesn't serve me."
Dave Meltzer discussed Chris Jericho's return to AEW and provided speculation about why Jericho's negotiations with WWE fell through.
A special episode of AEW Collision will air on Thursday night instead of its usual Saturday night time slot. A former Women's World Champion returned to action during the taping.
Kyle Fletcher has apologized for recently stating that All In 2025 was one of the worst days of his life. His comments had angered many in the wrestling community.
AEW Collision will air on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TNT. The show will feature an 8-Man Tornado Tag Match, a TBS Title Open Challenge, and a match between Moxley and Bowens.
Chris Jericho shared a video of himself moments before he returned to AEW on Wednesday night. The video pulls back the curtain on his AEW return.
Kenny Omega discussed the differences between WWE and AEW, specifically comparing ticket prices between the two promotions. Omega suggested that AEW's ticket prices are more affordable, stating fans don't have to "mortgage your first house or sell off your first child" to attend shows.
AEW star Kenny Omega has revealed that he was "at peace" with the possibility of transitioning to a backstage role within the company. Omega opened up about his willingness to move away from in-ring competition if circumstances required it.
Chris Jericho returned to AEW on the April 1 episode of Dynamite, interrupting a contract signing segment and declaring "AEW I'm home." According to Dave Meltzer, WWE sources indicated they were not planning to bring Jericho back "anytime soon and maybe never," and that WWE had wanted him for a retirement tour rather than a long-term run.
Chris Jericho returned to AEW on the April 1 episode of Dynamite, interrupting a contract signing between MJF and Kenny Omega after his status with the company had been uncertain for weeks. According to Sean Ross Sapp, Jericho's contract situation was complicated due to time off and outside commitments, with sources indicating he may not have wanted to give up his outside projects which WWE would likely have required him to do. Despite a brief period where some believed Jericho might be WWE-bound, no concrete discussions materialized on WWE's side, and Jericho ultimately returned to AEW after traveling to Winnipeg quietly over the weekend.
AEW Dynamite aired live from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on April 1, 2026, featuring MJF and Kenny Omega signing a contract for their Dynasty match. Chris Jericho also made his return to the show during the broadcast.