The mystery surrounding Chris Jericho’s wrestling future is beginning to take shape. Sources within AEW have a growing belief that Jericho will return to the company, particularly given that the nature of his recently filed “Cornerstone” trademark makes more sense in an AEW context than anywhere else. At the same time, it has been confirmed that talks between Jericho and WWE have also taken place in recent months, making his situation one of the most genuinely uncertain in professional wrestling right now.
On the WWE side, while conversations have occurred, no creative plans have been established for Jericho at any stage. He was never in the plans for the Raw Netflix anniversary special, the Royal Rumble, or Elimination Chamber — suggesting the WWE discussions have not progressed to the point of specific booking.
Chris Jericho and AEW Have Been in Active Return Discussions Over the Last Couple of Months
The AEW picture appears more concrete. Jericho and AEW have been in active discussions about a return over the last couple of months, and there has been internal chatter about the possibility of him returning imminently. Jericho has been away from AEW in-ring competition since losing to Bandido at AEW Dynasty in April 2025 — nearly a full year away from the company he helped launch in 2019 as its first-ever champion.
The Cornerstone trademark filing covers both merchandise and a broad range of entertainment services including wrestling performances, televised appearances, and personal appearances — suggesting a new character direction rather than simply a return under his existing persona. Whether that new chapter begins in AEW or takes a surprising turn toward WWE remains the central question, but the weight of current reporting points toward an AEW homecoming as the more likely outcome. For the latest updates visit Fightful Select.
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