Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne Rematch Set for AEW Grand Slam France

A new rematch has just been confirmed for tonight’s AEW Grand Slam France. AEW announced that Chris Jericho and Nick Wayne will face off in a rematch at tonight’s international event.

Jericho previously defeated Wayne on the Sept. 16 edition of AEW Dynamite. However, Wayne couldn’t accept that defeat, and now he wants another shot at Jericho.

Per the announcement, “#AEWGrandSlam France TONIGHT! @thenickwayne vs @IAmJericho. Jericho beat Wayne in their first match and Nick couldn’t accept it. Now, Wayne is demanding a rematch to prove that Jericho has nothing left to teach him! Catch Nick Wayne vs Jericho before it airs, LIVE TONIGHT!

Grand Slam France is being held at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France. It will air tonight on TNT starting at 8:00 pm ET. It will also be simulcast on HBO Max. Here’s the updated lineup:

* AEW World Championship Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kazuchika Okada
* AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Mercedes Mone vs. Queen Aminata
* AEW TNT Championship Match: Darby Allin vs. Kyle Fletcher
* ROH World Championship Match: Bandido vs. Kofi
* Clockwork Carnage Qualifying Match: Samoa Joe vs. Jack Perry
* Jon Moxley & Gabe Kidd vs. Mark Davis & Jake Doyle
* Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne

#AEWGrandSlam France CE SOIR! @thenickwayne vs @IAmJericho Jericho à battu Wayne dans leur 1er combat et Nick n'a pas été capable de l'accepter. Maintenant, Wayne demande un combat revanche pour prover que Jericho n'a plus rien a lui apprendre! Voyez Nick Wayne vs Jericho avant… pic.twitter.com/yuI3mKXdr7

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 6, 2026