How Chris Jericho’s AEW Return Came Together Despite WWE Rumors
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Key Points:
- Chris Jericho’s AEW return followed weeks of uncertainty due to contract complexities, time off, and his outside commitments, which impacted negotiations and fueled rumors of a potential WWE move.
- Internal AEW conversations revealed that Jericho’s desire to maintain his outside projects was a significant factor, with WWE reportedly unwilling to accommodate this, despite being willing to meet his financial demands.
- For about a week, some within AEW believed Jericho might leave for WWE, but no concrete WWE plans materialized, and the situation eventually shifted back toward AEW.
- Jericho’s return was quietly arranged, with him traveling discreetly to Winnipeg ahead of the April 1 AEW Dynamite episode, where he made a surprise on-screen comeback.
- The backstage update clarifies that Jericho’s situation was more about timing and contract flexibility than a genuine departure, positioning him to impact key AEW storylines moving forward.
