Overview
- Jericho’s AEW contract is reported to end at midnight on December 31, setting up immediate free-agency decisions.
- Multiple outlets report that figures within AEW expect him to depart and rejoin WWE, though no deal has been announced.
- WWE is reportedly considering a retirement-style run for Jericho, including a possible appearance on Raw on January 5 if an agreement is reached.
- During a December 27 YouTube live stream, Jericho addressed a fan’s question about returning to WWE with, “You never know. You never know.”
- Jericho has been off AEW television since April, and Fightful Select reported he was told Jericho is not done wrestling right now.