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Chris Jericho Still Under ‘Frozen’ AEW Contract, Making Near-Term WWE Return Unlikely

He remains listed on AEW’s roster with no internal departure notice.

Overview

  • Fightful Select reports Jericho is still firmly under AEW contract, which sources believe was frozen after time away in 2025.
  • The WWE Raw crate tease for Feb. 28 reignited fan theories, yet current reporting points away from an imminent WWE comeback.
  • AEW has issued no standard internal memo about a departure, and Jericho’s profile remains on the company’s public roster page.
  • Sources say Jericho continues to accept convention bookings, and no AEW talent is currently scheduled for his November Jericho Cruise.
  • People close to Jericho say he is open to a WWE return but wary of giving up outside projects, and no exact contract end date is publicly known.