Chris Jericho Leaving AEW & Joining WWE Update
News Context
At a glance
- While expressing gratitude and affection for Jericho, he doesn't definitively state Jericho will *stay* with AEW.The phrasing "we'll see what happens" suggests negotiations are ongoing, or at least...
- Chris Jericho has been absent from AEW since April 2025, and his current contract is set to expire at the end of the year.
- Speaking on Busted Open, AEW CEO Tony Khan provided an update on Jericho's situation:
Chris Jericho’s AEW/WWE Status: Key details
Chris Jericho has been absent from AEW since April 2025, and his current contract is set to expire at the end of the year. There is widespread speculation that he will leave AEW and rejoin WWE.
Tony Khan’s Statement
Speaking on Busted Open, AEW CEO Tony Khan provided an update on Jericho’s situation:
- Khan expressed his appreciation for Jericho’s contributions to AEW since its inception.
- He acknowledged jericho as the first AEW World Champion and a nine-time world champion overall.
- Khan stated that Jericho is “always a welcome big part of AEW” but remained non-committal about his future.
Chris Jericho’s Championship History
| Championship | Reigns in AEW | Total Reigns (as of August 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| AEW World Championship | 1 | 9 |
| AEW All-Atlantic Championship | 1 | – |
| AEW World Tag Team Championship (with Jake Hager) | 1 | – |
| ROH World Championship | 1 | – |
Note: Total reigns include championships won prior to joining AEW.