Chris Jericho has been a key figure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since its inception, playing a significant role in shaping the company over the past six years. Notably, he became the first-ever AEW World Champion by defeating “Hangman” Adam Page at All Out on August 31, 2019. This victory marked a milestone in AEW history, establishing Jericho as one of its top stars. But could Chris Jericho make a WWE return?
Chris Jericho in speaking with ComicBook had the following to say about a potential return to WWE:
I enjoyed working there in the past and I can probably work there in the future as well. We’ll see. To me, business is business but I enjoy working with AEW, I enjoy all that we’ve accomplished since day one, especially now with the new TV deal. We did what we set out to do which was to change the course of wrestling history — Tony and I and all of us have done that. It’s a pretty cool fuck you to anyone that didn’t think we could do it. Now seeing this television deal and the amount of money we got for it, we’re on our way man and we’re not going anywhere. There’s really no reason for me to go anywhere else right now, I enjoy working for the Khan family and I enjoy working for AEW. I’m happy.
h/t to Fightful for the transcription
Chris Jericho’s last match in WWE occurred during the Greatest Royal Rumble event on April 27, 2018. He entered the Royal Rumble match as the surprise 50th entrant, creating excitement among fans. Although he managed to eliminate Shelton Benjamin, his time in the ring was short-lived, as he was quickly eliminated by Braun Strowman, the eventual winner. This match marked the end of Jericho’s illustrious run with WWE before he transitioned to other promotions, including NJPW and AEW.
