Overview

• Jericho liked an Instagram post on August 17 stating his AEW contract ends in December 2025 and that he would be open to returning to WWE under the right conditions.
• Multiple wrestling outlets report he briefly unliked the post and that a screenshot of the like circulated on X, amplifying fan and pundit scrutiny.
• Fans and commentators have interpreted the social media move as a hint at one final WWE run or a Hall of Fame finale, though neither Jericho nor AEW and WWE have confirmed any plans.
• Jericho has been off AEW television since losing the ROH World Championship to Bandido on April 6, 2025, citing a break and leaving his future in professional wrestling undecided.
• Observers highlight his role as AEW’s inaugural world champion and his storied WWE tenure as key factors in why any switch would carry significant business and narrative implications.