Chris Jericho’s possible comeback to WWE has been a widely discussed topic in the wrestling world since it was revealed that his AEW contract is set to expire at the end of 2025. Many fans immediately thought the Royal Rumble would be the perfect platform for his return, marking his first WWE appearance since 2018.
However, skepticism is growing about Jericho showing up at WWE’s Royal Rumble event, especially since he still appears on AEW’s roster page. Additionally, the 55-year-old’s busy schedule makes it unlikely he will participate in the event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
While there is no official confirmation that Jericho has signed with WWE, his last AEW appearance was in April 2025, leading many to expect his contract to run through 2026. Outside of wrestling, Jericho has been focusing on other projects, including leading his rock band Fozzy on international tours.
In February, he has several VIP meet-and-greet events with Fozzy scheduled in the UK, including dates that coincide with WWE’s SmackDown broadcasts. Although he has no events planned for Mondays, the prospect of him traveling between the UK and US for WWE RAW episodes seems implausible, as upcoming shows are set for Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Like Brock Lesnar’s brief SummerSlam return last year, Jericho might make a one-time Royal Rumble appearance before taking a longer break. However, WWE might prefer to feature him in a more significant role rather than starting his return with just a promotional segment.
Looking ahead, Jericho’s schedule around WrestleMania is open, with no band-related commitments in March or April. This opens the possibility for his comeback either during the build-up to WrestleMania 42 or at the event itself, which will be at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada.
WWE could mirror Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 38 return, where he was unveiled as Seth Rollins’ surprise opponent after leaving AEW months prior. Jericho is also rumored to appear at the Elimination Chamber event on February 28th in Chicago, where Triple H has confirmed that the winner will challenge the World Champion at WrestleMania.
Fan Take:
Jericho’s return could inject significant excitement into WWE storylines, giving fans a legendary figure to rally behind. His potential involvement near WrestleMania or Elimination Chamber adds intrigue and could elevate the overall quality and buzz of upcoming WWE events.
