Overview
- Chris Jericho said on The Tim Weisberg Show that he is not finished and expects to be in a wrestling ring in 2026.
- He is approaching free agency as his AEW contract runs out at year’s end, with multiple outlets describing his market as highly sought after.
- Reporting from the Wrestling Observer, cited by Newsweek, says WWE is interested in a potential 2026 retirement-style run and that some within WWE expect he could sign.
- AEW President Tony Khan publicly praised Jericho’s contributions and stated he wants to keep the longtime star with the company.
- Jericho last wrestled on April 6, 2025, losing the ROH World Title to Bandido at Dynasty, then exited AEW TV by destroying his ‘TV Time’ set and leaving his Learning Tree stablemates.