Chris Jericho's contract is reportedly set to expire either at the end of this year or in early 2026, fuelling talk of a possible return at the Royal Rumble in January. He hasn't featured on AEW TV since April amid commitments away from the ring, including touring with his band, Fozzy.

Chris Jericho was one of the most important stars back in 2019 when Tony Khan joined hands with Cody Rhodes to form AEW. Being the inaugural World Champion of AEW, there was immediate star value, legitimacy,

A simple social media interaction from Chris Jericho has ignited a firestorm of speculation about his future in professional wrestling. With his AEW contract reportedly expiring at the end of 2025, fans are wondering if a historic return to WWE could be on the horizon.