New Rumor Claims Chris Jericho Is Returning To The WWE, And It May Happen Sooner Than I Hoped

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Pro wrestling fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026, with WrestleMania season kicking off in January. This time of year often sees returning WWE stars, and a new rumor suggests Chris Jericho could be among them, potentially making a comeback to the company.

As a long-time wrestling fan, I’ve heard a ton of buzz about Jericho coming back, but this latest news feels different – it actually seems legit! It’s looking like Y2J might be making his return around WrestleMania, and honestly, it sounds like it could happen way sooner than anyone predicted. I’m really starting to believe it!

New Rumor Suggests Chris Jericho Is Coming Back In Early 2026

According to WrestlingIntel’s Alex McCarty, Chris Jericho is close to signing a new contract with WWE. Reports indicate his current contract with AEW ends on December 31st, and he may rejoin WWE right away.

Fans are guessing when Jericho might reappear, and the Royal Rumble is a common prediction, as it’s known for surprise returns. While a January 31st appearance in Saudi Arabia is possible, another option is the first anniversary show of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, happening on January 5th. One date is much closer than the other, so it remains to be seen which event WWE will choose.

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I doubt WWE would bring Chris Jericho back before the Royal Rumble, but things are different now. He’s returned to the company multiple times before, so should this comeback be as huge a deal as CM Punk’s was?

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It’s unlikely fans care much that the first anniversary of Monday Night Raw being on Netflix has arrived. While it’s a celebratory milestone for the company, bringing in someone like Chris Jericho probably just aims to impress Netflix executives and give viewers a reason to watch.

It’s likely Jericho’s last run will involve matches against performers who aren’t main event players, leading to a farewell tour, but fans would still be happy to see him. Instead of building towards a significant moment in the Royal Rumble, it might be better to get him back in front of audiences right away. I’d prefer to see him compete in a match outside of the men’s Royal Rumble – at 55, he could take a spot that a younger wrestler deserves. Perhaps he could face Gunther, giving another established star a chance to retire him?

It’s possible Chris Jericho will appear on the first Monday Night Raw of the new year, but even if he doesn’t, he could return to WWE later on. With champions like CM Punk not planning to retire anytime soon, a rivalry between them in 2026 is a definite possibility.

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