Current Contract Situation with AEW

Reports regarding Chris Jericho’s contract status with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have been circulating, but a new report from Fightful Select indicates that no official announcement of his departure⁢ has been made internally.‍ The‍ publication⁣ cautions against accepting reports claiming his contract has expired, as conflicting dates have emerged. Initial reports suggested potential expiration dates of‌ December 31,2025,and January 1,2026.

Sources indicate a continued strong relationship between AEW and ⁣jericho. However, AEW management was reportedly aware of growing⁤ fan fatigue regarding Jericho’s‌ frequent television appearances, which ‍is believed to have contributed to his recent absence from programming.

WWE Rumors and the “Breaking Walls” Tease

Regarding a ⁣potential move ​to World⁢ Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Fightful Select reports that Jericho has not been a subject of creative discussion and was not⁤ part of any plans for the January 6th Raw broadcast, as of the data available to them.

Speculation about a possible⁤ WWE appearance arose ‍after Adam Pearce, during a promotional segment for Raw,⁢ posed the question, “Who can break‌ the walls down and claim the gold?” This phrasing lead to conjecture among fans about⁣ a potential jericho appearance, referencing his past storylines and persona. Though, it is indeed now believed Pearce was alluding to the Netflix series Stranger Things and the imagery of breaking into the Upside Down dimension.

Jericho’s Career Highlights

Chris Jericho is ‍a highly decorated professional wrestler, having held numerous ⁤championships across multiple promotions. He is a former⁢ AEW World Champion,ROH ⁣World ⁣Champion,and a six-time WWE Champion. known for his versatility and longevity, Jericho​ has consistently​ reinvented his ⁣character throughout his career, maintaining a prominent position in the⁣ industry for over three decades.