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Adam Pearce Tease Fuels Chris Jericho Return Speculation Before WWE’s Netflix Anniversary Raw

Jericho enters free agency after his AEW contract expired, creating room for a surprise without any deal announced.

Overview

  • In a Raw preview, WWE GM Adam Pearce asked, “Who can break down the walls?,” a line closely tied to Jericho’s entrance theme.
  • Jericho is a confirmed free agent as of Jan. 1, 2026 after his AEW contract ended on Dec. 31, 2025.
  • WWE has not announced a signing or appearance, while Jericho has said he is pretty sure he will wrestle in 2026 and told fans, “You never know.”
  • The Jan. 5 Raw from Brooklyn features a Stranger Things theme and a three-title-match card headlined by CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship.
  • Recent coverage highlights Jericho’s criticism of AEW’s production and his prior cordial interactions with WWE, which shape current expectations.