Chris Jericho Unlikely to Return to WWE Anytime Soon, Says Dave Meltzer
Chris Jericho has been absent from AEW television for nearly a year. Fans continue to debate whether he will return to AEW or head back to WWE.
Recent statement from Dave Meltzer
Veteran journalist Dave Meltzer weighed in on the situation ahead of an AEW Dynamite broadcast. He posted on X that WWE told him not to expect Jericho back in the company anytime soon.
According to Dave Meltzer, Chris Jericho appears unlikely to return to WWE anytime soon. Meltzer’s comment arrived before Dynamite aired from Jericho’s hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Trademark filing and contract reports
Jericho filed a trademark for the name “The Cornerstone” in late March 2026. That filing reignited debate about his immediate plans.
Earlier reports in February indicated Jericho remained under contract with AEW. Sources suggested his deal might have been effectively frozen while he took time away.
Where fans expected him to appear
- Speculation swirled about a WWE return when many believed his AEW deal had expired.
- Fans named potential spots like the WWE Raw anniversary show on Netflix.
- Other rumored appearances included the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.
- A mystery shipment between Raw and SmackDown also sparked theories, though it later involved Danhausen.
The situation remains fluid. Viewers will be watching AEW Dynamite and future announcements for clarity.
