Update on Chris Jericho’s WWE status, AEW return speculation
Multiple reports regarding Chris Jericho are now available.
Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite will take place in Jericho’s hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which has led some to speculate it could make for a good place for him to return to the company.
Our own Dave Meltzer wrote on social media Wednesday that he was told a week ago by WWE sources not to expect Jericho in WWE “anytime soon, if ever.”
Meltzer wrote:
“Regarding Jericho, I was told a week ago from WWE not to expect him in WWE any time soon, if ever, regarding rumors going around of him starting in WWE & AEW, both of which were out at the same time when he filed for the trademark.”
Jericho filed to trademark “Cornerstone” on March 25 with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Fightful Select also posted an update on Jericho Wednesday, stating that there is a “growing belief” within AEW that Jericho could be returning to the company. The report noted that there has been “chatter” regarding Jericho returning on the April 1 Dynamite in Winnipeg.
“At the very least, Jericho and AEW have been discussing a return in the last couple of months,” Fightful wrote.
Jericho’s profile is still listed on the AEW roster page.
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