Chris Jericho Drops Major Hint About His Future—And It May Have Nothing to Do With Wrestling

Chris Jericho Drops Major Hint About His Future—And It May Have Nothing to Do With Wrestling

Chris Jericho’s next chapter might surprise a lot of wrestling fans. With the former AEW World Champion absent from AEW television for a prolonged period, speculation about a possible WWE return has been running wild. Neither Jericho nor WWE or AEW officials have offered clarity, keeping fans guessing about whether “The Demo God” still plans to wrestle regularly—or at all.

Now, Jericho’s own words are adding a new twist to the story.

Speaking recently with Loaded Magazine, the 55-year-old veteran reflected on stepping away from wrestling after his first WWE run and explained why taking breaks has always mattered to him. Jericho compared wrestling to something you love but can eventually get tired of if you never stop.

He explained that doing one thing for too long can drain its value, even if you’re great at it. According to Jericho, there was no bitterness behind his earlier exits from wrestling—just a need to reset mentally and explore other passions. That mindset, he revealed, is what helped launch his successful music career with Fozzy.

Those comments alone raised eyebrows, especially after recent criticism of his AEW run. But Jericho went even further.

When asked if there was still a dream he wanted to chase, Jericho didn’t mention championships, WrestleMania, or one last in-ring run. Instead, he pointed to acting as a major focus moving forward.

Jericho said he wants to expand his presence in Hollywood, noting that wrestling at a high level is already a form of acting due to its character-driven nature. He also revealed that he currently has four acting projects already completed and waiting for release.

One of those projects is set to arrive later this year, with Jericho sharing the screen with Hollywood A-lister Nicole Kidman—another sign that his ambitions outside wrestling are very real.

With these latest remarks, questions about Jericho’s future have only intensified. Is he quietly preparing to step away from the ring and follow a path similar to John Cena’s Hollywood transition? Or is this all part of the smoke and mirrors before a shocking wrestling return?

For now, one thing is clear: Chris Jericho’s next evolution may be happening far away from the squared circle.