After being away from the ring for two months, there’s finally an update regarding Chris Jericho’s status in AEW. Jericho hasn’t competed since his loss to Bandido in the ROH World Championship vs. Mask match at the Dynasty pay-per-view on April 6th.
Speculation has grown amid rumors about his band Fozzy going off the air while touring, and despite concluding their tour in May, Jericho has yet to make his wrestling return. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer newsletter, Jericho is currently waiting for the right storyline to facilitate his comeback to AEW.
Jericho’s 25th anniversary tour wrapped up in May, and Fozzy recently announced a tour set for early 2026. Meanwhile, AEW is focusing on its upcoming events in Texas, particularly the show scheduled for July 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, which will feature multiple AEW title matches. These include AEW World Championship bouts with champions John Moxley and Hangman Page, as well as a women’s title match between AEW women’s World Champion Tony Storm and challenger Mercedes Moné.
For fans looking to stay informed on all the latest developments around AEW and its Texas events, further updates are readily available.
Fan Take: Chris Jericho’s anticipated return could be a game-changer for AEW, injecting star power and fresh storylines that fans crave. His comeback timing will be crucial and might redefine the landscape of AEW as the promotion continues to grow.
