Chris Jericho Dominates Royal Rumble 2026 Betting Odds for WWE Return

TLDR

Chris Jericho leads 2026 Royal Rumble return betting odds with a 71.43% implied chance of appearing, following the reported end of his AEW contract on December 31, 2025. While speculation has intensified due to his free-agent status, Jericho won't appear on WWE programming before the January 31 Saudi Arabia event, as he's committed to Fozzy band obligations and NAMM conference appearances. Other rumored returns include Matt Cardona (66.67% odds) and Brock Lesnar (36.36% odds), but Jericho remains the top betting favorite for a surprise comeback.