More Backstage Details Regarding Why Chris Jericho Opted To Re-Sign With AEW Over Returning to WWE

Last year, there were many rumors that Chris Jericho might be leaving AEW and returning to WWE. However, Chris Jericho ultimately decided to re-sign with AEW, making his TV return on the April 1 edition of Dynamite. In the latest Fightful Select Answers Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp answered a fan question regarding what led to Jericho re-signing with AEW over a big return to WWE.

Sapp explains that Jericho told people in late 2025 that his belief was that WWE would’ve asked him to eliminate his outside projects, such as the Jericho Cruise and his Fozzy tour dates.

Jericho’s podcast likely wouldn’t have been an issue, as multiple wrestlers on the roster have their own podcasts, but it appears his other side projects might’ve been an issue for WWE.

During a July 2026 interview with Beef Vegan, Jericho explained how he likes AEW as a company and Tony Khan as a boss. He added, “AEW will exist after I’m there, but it didn’t exist before I was there. It’s more exciting to be with the company that I helped create.”