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Newsweek
a day ago
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Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho Sparks WWE Return Speculation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A simple social media interaction from Chris Jericho has ignited a firestorm of speculation about his future in professional wrestling. With his AEW contract reportedly expiring at the end of 2025, fans are wondering if a historic return to WWE could be on the horizon. Jericho, who has been absent from AEW television for several months, "liked" a notable Instagram post over the weekend. The post recapped his own previous comments about being open to a WWE return. Chris Jericho's Telling "Like" The Instagram post in question discussed Jericho's expiring AEW contract and revisited a past interview where he said a WWE return "would depend on the situation." Jericho's acknowledgment of this post, at a time when his future is so uncertain, was immediately picked up by fans as a potential hint. This social media activity has fueled intense discussion. It comes as Jericho is at a major crossroads in his legendary career. Chris Jericho has liked a post on Instagram about being open to a return to WWE once his contract with AEW expires at the end of this year. — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) August 17, 2025 Chris Jericho's AEW Absence Chris Jericho has not been seen on AEW programming since April 2025. He was written off television after a storyline where he walked out on his "Learning Tree" stable. According to a recent report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, his touring commitments with his band, Fozzy, are now finished, making a return to wrestling imminent. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - January 4, 2025: Adam "Cope" Copeland of Rated FTR faces off with Chris Jericho of The Learning Tree during AEW Collision. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - January 4, 2025: Adam "Cope" Copeland of Rated FTR faces off with Chris Jericho of The Learning Tree during AEW Collision. Ricky Havlik/AEW More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match The question is, which company will he return to? It is publicly known that his AEW contract expires at the end of this year. AEW has a history of keeping talent off of television in the final months of their deals, which could suggest that fans have already seen the last of Jericho in an AEW ring. Chris Jericho was a foundational figure for AEW, giving the upstart promotion immediate main event credibility when he signed in 2019 and became the first-ever AEW World Champion. He has been one of the company's highest-paid stars ever since. However, at 54 years old and working a more limited schedule, a new, seven-figure contract would be a significant business decision for both Jericho and AEW President Tony Khan. This has led to the speculation that he may be considering other options. A potential return to WWE, the company where he became a multi-time world champion and a guaranteed future Hall of Famer, would be a monumental story. While his "like" may just be him acknowledging the fan discussion, it has guaranteed that the wrestling world will be watching his every move for the remainder of the year. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Chris Jericho stirs up talk of a possible WWE return
Arguably the most important signing Tony Khan made when launching All Elite Wrestling with Cody Rhodes and The Elite in 2019, Chris Jericho was the start-up promotion's first World champion. Well known for his multiple WWE runs since debuting as Y2J at the turn of the century, the decorated veteran was not only a draw that gave the AEW product credibility, he was also one of its most prominent spokespeople in the company's early years. But Jericho hasn't been seen in the promotion or its sub-brand Ring of Honor since April of this year. Some of that was for a tour with his band Fozzy, but that ended in May. But Jericho was also rumored to just want 'a break' before making a surprise return. Many AEW fans agreed that Jericho needed a break. The perception that the 54-year-old was forcing his way into angles with more popular acts, and wouldn't lose to younger wrestlers, accounting for some of the audience's changing attitudes. But there were also whispers of inappropriate behavior behind the scenes. Those were never substantiated — so much so that the wrestling media figure who amplified them seems to have left the business entirely — but they gained enough steam to impact AEW shows for a time. Now, it seems that Jericho's exit this past April may not have been temporary. At least that's what he (or someone on his social media team) want us to think. The wrestle web started buzzing last night (Aug. 17) about Jericho liking an Instagram post from last week asking if the WWE Grand Slam champion could return to that promotion in 2026 after his AEW contract expires at the end of this year: It had previously been reported that Jericho's current AEW contract ends in December. The longer his absence from their product lasts, the more credence people will give to the idea his run there could be ending. Given how much trash Jericho talked in the first few years of AEW's existence, we imagine there will be some issues to iron out before he starts working for Triple H. But if WWE thinks he can be a useful tool in their ongoing efforts to control the global pro wrestling market, we're sure they can look past that. He was famously loyal to WWE prior to AEW's launch, which should help smooth things over. Interesting in another WWE run for Chris Jericho?
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Calgarians trade teddy bears for pics with Chris Jericho at Owen Hart Foundation event
The OHF/AEW Kensington BBQ Block Party featured legendary Canadian wrestler Chris Jericho, posing for pictures with anybody who had a stuffed teddy bear to hand off. The Owen Hart Foundation and All Elite Wrestling tagged up in the Calgary community of Kensington on Tuesday night to help kids in need. The OHF/AEW Kensington BBQ Block Party featured legendary Canadian wrestler Chris Jericho, posing for pictures with anybody who had a stuffed teddy bear to hand off. Jericho pointed out that for some, a teddy bear is maybe a simple thing – you get it, say thanks and stick it in a corner somewhere. But for others, he said, it could be something very, very important. 'It can become a No. 1 companion for a kid,' Jericho said. 'I used to have a stuffed giraffe that was my companion.' The Owen Hart Foundation 'was established in 2000 in memory of celebrated Canadian wrestler Owen Hart to help provide opportunities for hard-working people who have limited resources but unlimited potential.' OHF/AEW Kensington BBQ Block Party The OHF/AEW Kensington BBQ Block Party featured legendary Canadian wrestler Chris Jericho, posing for pictures with anybody who had a stuffed teddy bear to hand off. For Jericho, being there on Tuesday to help was a 'full-circle moment.' Jericho, originally from Winnipeg, lived and trained in Calgary with the Harts. 'Owen was a great guy, as we know, but also to me personally, he was a very big influence as a wrestler and one of the reasons I got into wrestling in the first place,' he said. As the evening progressed, the pile of teddy bears grew bigger and bigger. 'Calgary's a really great community – (Calgarians) always come out,' said Martha Hart, Owen Hart's widow and founder and director of the OHF.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Fozzy and Chris Jericho set to rock Belvidere this weekend
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Fozzy and lead singer Chris Jericho, of WWE fame, will be in Belvidere to perform on May 11th. The performance will be at The Apollo Theater, located at 104 North State Street, at 6:30 p.m. The band gained recognition for its heavy metal sound, starting in 2000 with their self-titled album. Since then, Fozzy has released six other albums, including its latest offering from 2022, Boombox. Anyone interested in attending the performance can buy tickets . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Chris Jericho to headline South Milwaukee's Crusherfest with band Kuarantine
South Milwaukee may be Crusher Country, but on May 31 Crusherfest is Jericho. Chris Jericho, who has wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment and most recently All Elite Wrestling, will not be in the ring but instead on stage with his band Kuarantine. Jericho has long balanced being a pro wrestler and a rock star as the frontman for his other band Fozzy. Kuarantine first debuted in May 2020, according to the Crusherfest website, with its inaugural release 'No No No' hitting No. 25 on the Billboard mainstream rock charts. The band's single, 'Silver Spoon,' released in 2022, entered the Billboard mainstream rock charts as the second most added song, the Crusherfest website reads. 'They seem like really nice guys,' Crusherfest Chairperson Peggy Clark said of speaking with representatives of Kuarantine. She said everyone was super responsive and 'they've been nothing but amazing.' Crusherfest, the bi-annual festival in South Milwaukee celebrating the life of pro wrestler Reggie 'Da Crusher' Lisowski, is happening May 31-June 1 at the Bucyrus Commons, 1101 Milwaukee Ave. The last Crusherfest was held in 2023. The first Crusherfest happened in 2019 when the life-sized bronze statue of South Milwaukee native Da Crusher was revealed. The statue was the result of a GoFundMe campaign. Crusherfest, originally planned as a yearly event, has encountered a few hiccups from the pandemic to construction at the event space, which led to it becoming bi-annual. Clark said talks are still happening to possibly hold it every year. 'I think it's something we'll look at because the excitement is crazy,' she said. Organizers aren't done with this year's event yet with Clark teasing 'one more big surprise coming.' She said, 'This might be the biggest one yet.' That big announcement could come in a few weeks around when the Countdown to Crusherfest fundraising event is held at the Bucyrus Club, 1919 12th Ave., from 3-10 p.m. May 3. The event will feature food and a full bar along with raffles and auctions. Clark highlighted a few items up for grabs include a chair autographed by Da Crusher and Mad Dog Vachon, a book autographed by John Cena and a Hurricane (the wrestler) Funko Pop. Live wrestling is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., according to the event page. Clark said this year organizers put more focus into the music. Here is the band schedule for the event: Saturday, May 31: Larry Lynne, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blues Addiction, 2 to 4 p.m. Bad Behavior, 4 to 6 p.m. Richrath Project 3:13, opening for Kuarantine featuring Chris Jericho These last two bands have a $25 reserved seating ticket with only 150 reserved seats available. Seating assigned on first purchase basis. A Kuarantine meet and greet is scheduled immediately after the concert on the stage. Only 50 $150 meet and greet tickets will be sold, which grant purchasers a picture with their camera and an autographed item of their choosing. Clark said 18 meet and greet tickets sold within the first few hours of availability on April 16. Tickets are on sale on and will be picked up on the night of the concert. Photo ID is required for ticket pick up. Sunday, June 1: Polka Mass, 10:30 a.m. to noon featuring the music of Jeff Winard Jeff Winard, noon to 2 p.m. The Squeezettes, 2 to 4 p.m. Addiction, 4 to 6 p.m. Crusherfest has hosted many wrestling legends over the years and this year is no different. The following have been announced for this year's event: WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana Former WWE (then WWF) Superstar Steve Keirn WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart Former WWE and ECW wrestler Tommy Dreamer Former AWA and WWC tag team the Texas Hangmen AWA interviewer Ken Resnick Former AWA, ECW and WWE wrestler Al Snow Former WWE wrestler Scotty 2 Hotty and Keagan Garland (his son in his rookie year of pro-wrestling) Visitors to Crusherfest can enjoy shopping at various vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to handmade art. Clark said Crusherfest doesn't charge vendors who participate in the event. 'We charge them a deposit but if they show up, they get it back,' she said. Clark noted this year will have a more diverse lineup of food adding in Chinese, French cuisine, and other 'really neat options.' Food trucks signed up include Atwood Hwy BBQ and Sweet Delight selling kettle corn, according to the Crusherfest website. Clark said many food trucks sold out in 2023 with between 40,000 and 45,000 visitors. The Mr. Saloon competition returns on June 1 featuring keg holding, trivia, throw-the-drunk, sausage eating and beer drinking. The winner gets a championship belt. Clark said about a half dozen people have signed up already, which is more than competed in the event its first year in 2019. For more information on the festival, go to Contact Erik S. Hanley at Like his Facebook page, The Redheadliner, and follow him on X @Redheadliner. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Chris Jericho to headline Crusherfest with band Kuarantine
