Chris Jericho’s Significant Update Before AEW Dynamite Unveiled

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 1, 2026 8:26 PM ET

Chris Jericho’s Significant Update Before AEW Dynamite Unveiled

Chris Jericho appears poised for a return to All Elite Wrestling after a near-year-long absence. The veteran star remains listed on AEW’s roster and carries a decorated resume, including nine world titles.

Contract and current status

Jericho’s AEW deal was slated to run through the end of 2025. In February, Sean Ross Sapp of Filmogaz.com reported insiders believed the contract had been frozen. Despite that, the performer still appears on the promotion’s official roster.

Trademark fuels comeback talk

Jericho recently filed a trademark for the word “Cornerstone.” That action stirred speculation and produced a significant update on his possible plans. Sources told Filmogaz.com they expect a return, with some discussing a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite.

AEW Dynamite and immediate buzz

Reports say internal chatter centered on a potential on-air reveal. There is no confirmed WWE involvement at this time. The trademark made a return to AEW feel more likely to sources.

WWE conversations and retirement talk

Jericho and WWE held talks in recent months. Those discussions never produced creative plans. He was not scheduled for the Raw on Netflix anniversary, the Royal Rumble, or Elimination Chamber.

WWE reportedly eyed Jericho for a 2026 retirement storyline. It remains unclear if he was willing to end his in-ring career this year.

In-ring future and recent history

The last match Jericho worked was a loss of the ROH World Championship to Bandido at AEW Dynasty 2025. He has been inactive in competition since that bout. In a GamesHub interview, he said he expects to wrestle again but is unsure how many years remain in his career.

Age: 55.
Professional career length: 35 years.
AEW contract originally set to expire: end of 2025.
Most recent title loss: ROH World Championship to Bandido at AEW Dynasty 2025.

Looking ahead

One possible return window is the upcoming Dynasty event. That show is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 in Los Angeles. Sources say Jericho could factor into the card or make a surprise appearance.