Chris Jericho Returns to AEW as Tony Khan Says He Chose the Company

Overview

• Jericho reappeared on Wednesday’s Dynamite in Winnipeg during the MJF–Kenny Omega contract signing, drawing a loud singalong to his entrance theme.
• AEW President Tony Khan said in an April 7 interview that Jericho had a choice in free agency and told him he wanted to be in AEW, specifically for the Winnipeg date.
• Reports had said Jericho’s AEW deal expired at the end of 2025, which fueled speculation about a WWE return, though new contract terms have not been disclosed.
• AEW says Jericho will address his return on the next episode of Dynamite, signaling an immediate role in the company’s top title storyline.
• Jericho’s move carries weight because he is a founding AEW figure and its first world champion, and his absence since April 2025 had made his status a major industry question.