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Chris Jericho….the Cornerstone?

Chris Jericho has been the subject of discussion recently, as he trademarked the phrase “Cornerstone.” This has led to natural speculation about his landing point. 

Sources in AEW do have a growing belief that he will return to the company, especially with the nature of the trademark making more sense there. We’ve not heard anything regarding a WWE return at this stage. There has been a lot of chatter internally about Jericho possibly returning tonight.

We’re told that there absolutely have been talks between Chris Jericho and WWE in recent months. However, at no point has creative been set for him that we’ve heard about. He was never planned for the WWE Raw on Netflix anniversary, Royal Rumble, or Elimination Chamber.

UPDATE: We're told Jericho was scheduled to travel into Winnipeg last night, and is set for AEW Dynamite

Comments

Isaac Gudin

Feels like a “finish out the frozen agreement” ordeal

Matt Payne

Crazy this isnt an April fools prank lol

Earl lewis

Everyone pretty much know this already, but the major thing about this post is he might return to dynamite tonight

Tommek

I don't see a scenario where he would fit in, but I like surprises

Greg Bonfey

While Cornerstone does make sense in AEW, I can make sense of it in WWE as well, being first Undisputed champ and most IC title wins. Either way, I just hope whatever he does isn't flat like last time he was on tv.

Trevor D.

The Cornerstone is the future.

Kieran Buxton

Be interesting if this is going to be a new contract or just see out whatever was frozen on the previous deal. If nothing else for what he did in the early years of AEW be good for him to have a proper farewell run.

Mark McDonald

Surely if he was returning tonight they would have dropped a few hints etc on Collision to get some last minute ticket sales etc and build anticipation. I believe he works out the remainder of his deal in AEW, 7 months is it give or take, and maybe returns to wwe in time for SS or RR

Flugen

Disaster

Matt Hennessy

It is funny how both WWE & AEW fans don’t want him & AEW fans want him to go to WWE while WWE fans want him to stay in AEW 🤣🤣

Justin Ackley

Sean, you forgot to put April Fools at the end there. Right? You just forgot?

Matt Hennessy

My general take on this was Tony Khan likely got wind of the fact Jericho was looking to head back to WWE & froze his deal for the 8 months he missed. Jericho was talking about been open to a WWE return he was praising TNA & subtly burying AEW. It feels like this return is being done with the mentality that your a big name & if your going over there you can put a few guys over here before you go. I think he’s with AEW until the end of this year & then heads to the FED

rocksolid124

Meanwhile, Im an AEW fan that absolutely wants him in AEW

Matt Logan

Unless this news continues past April 1 I don’t believe it when I see it . Somebody with a verified checkmark on X at the same thing. And they stated in both letters that it was not a April fools joke.

Matt Hennessy

Fair play to you if you do most on both sides have been sick of him the last time Jericho had a good feud was probably the MJF 5 year from what I’ve seen there were AEW fans celebrating when they thought he was going to WWE & now I see WWE fans celebrating the fact AEW keeping him. He use to be great but I genuinely he’s washed & drags good talent down

B. Joseph

There's a very real possibility that Jericho extended his contract till the end of 2026 to allow one last solid run in the company he helped put on the map and Tony agreed, since they both probably understand the recent stuff he has done wasnt good. Deal wraps up on December 31st, then he goes back to WWE and he either immediately debuts or they tease it and he pops up at the Rumble, building to a big match at the Saudi (if they have it given the current situation) Wrestlemania, maybe against Gunther so he can retire another legend. That way, creative doesn't have to come up with stuff for a prolonged run before the Rumble/Mania run. Works for everyone. AEW gets to do a proper sendoff to one of the people crucial to their creation (hence the Cornerstone) and he can put over the new Cornerstone for AEW (Hangman, MJF, Ospreay, etc), WWE gets a hug pop for a return and 4 months of solid stuff surrounding him, and Jericho gets a sendoff in two companies that fits his legend status.

Sam

It is my understanding that Jericho is in his hometown tonight for the AEW double taping. He and Mercedes are both supposed to be back.

Stalla

Glad he is staying to me this is where he belongs.

Insomnia Inc

Same opinion as before I do not know where his place is in AEW right now but he also completely deserves the chance to figure out where that is. He certainly used to be really good at reinvention.

John Thee Punisher

I wish I had to read this. It's my own dumb fault I just get so curious. Was not expecting this at all but looking forward to seeing what happens if this is the case.

John Thee Punisher

Yet he has been for six years. It's what he does and until he fails I'll believe he can keep on going in AEW.

Manton

Really funny to have that one Raw laden with Jericho references for no resolution

Tyler Moran

BUT WHY DON'T YOU EVER SPOIL AEW SRS!?!?

Vicki Langteau

Talk. About a surprise. Supposedly he was going back to WWE. Guess NOT