Report: Update on Chris Jericho’s AEW contract, potential WWE return date
According to new reports, Chris Jericho could show up on WWE programming sooner than expected.
Alex McCarthy of Wrestling Intel reports that Jericho’s AEW contract expires at midnight on December 31, and WWE is considering having his return take place at the Raw on Netflix anniversary show on January 5 rather than in the Royal Rumble on January 31.
Jon Alba of SI.com also noted that his sources “also believe he’s going to show up on WWE TV very soon.”
Dave Meltzer addressed the latest on Jericho in the most recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter, noting that he believes Jericho’s contract expires soon.
Meltzer wrote:
“Most in wrestling think he’s going to WWE as a surprise for the Rumble. It’s nothing confirmed but it’s also something that I don’t imagine will be confirmed because if he is going, I think Paul Levesque will keep the circle very small who is told.”
Jericho took part in a live episode of The Winnipeggers podcast on YouTube on Saturday night. When asked about a potential return to WWE during the show, Jericho responded, “You never know.”
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