Tony Khan Discusses the AEW Status of Chris Jericho, Says He Thinks the World of Jericho

There have recently been questions and rumors regarding Chris Jericho possibly leaving AEW when his current contract is up at the end of the year. AEW President and CEO Tony Khan was asked about former World Champion Chris Jericho during today’s ROH Death Before Dishonor media call. According to Khan, he’d very much like to have Jericho back in AEW (via Fightful), or at least, “When the time presents itself.” Below are some highlights of Khan’s comments on Jericho:

Tony Khan on Chris Jericho: “I would never be where I am in AEW without Chris Jericho, nor would we be in a position where I could have bought ROH. I’ve very grateful to Chris. I think the world of Chris and I would love to have Chris back. He’s been a great star for us since the very beginning of AEW and ROH as well.”

On how he’d love to have Jericho back: “If and when the time presents itself, hopefully, I would love to have Chris back. I think the world of him and Chris Jericho is always in the highest of standing with me, AEW, and ROH. He has been a great ambassador, leader, and friend to all of us. Chris Jericho is a huge part of our company here.”

As previously reported, Jericho’s current AEW contract is due to expire in December. Additionally, the AEW star liked a post on Instagram mentioning that his contract ends in December and that he’d be potentially open to a WWE return.

Jericho hasn’t appeared on AEW TV since losing the ROH World Title to Bandido in April.