“You Never Know…” — Chris Jericho Drops Cryptic Hint That Has WWE Fans Buzzing Again
Chris Jericho knows exactly how to keep the wrestling world talking—even when he says almost nothing. The “Ayatollah of Rock ‘n’ Rolla” has been noticeably absent from AEW television since April, when he publicly voiced his frustration with Big Bill and Bryan Keith before dramatically walking out on them. Since then, fans have been left wondering one big question: What’s next for Chris Jericho?
With Jericho’s AEW contract set to expire at the end of the year, speculation has reached a fever pitch. Retirement? Another AEW run? Or the unthinkable — a return to WWE?
Over the weekend, Jericho fueled those rumors himself.
During a special “Christmas Dinner With The Winnipeggers” livestream on his YouTube channel — which coincidentally aired during AEW Worlds End — a fan sent in a heartfelt message. The fan recalled watching Jericho’s iconic WWE debut in 1999 at their grandmother’s house and expressed hope that he’d one day return to WWE.
Jericho’s response? Short, simple, and explosive.
“You never know. You never know.”
That six-word reply was all it took to send social media into meltdown mode.
Adding more intrigue, a recent Fightful Select report noted that Jericho’s name has not been mentioned in current AEW creative discussions — a surprising detail given his long-standing role in the company.
Earlier this month, Jericho also spoke candidly about his future, making it clear that he’s far from finished.
“I’m not done yet. Still figuring out everything and we’ll see where I end up. I’m pretty sure you’ll see me in 2026 in a wrestling ring somewhere.”
Jericho has been a cornerstone of AEW since day one, often referred to by The Young Bucks as a true “founding father” of the promotion. His influence helped legitimize the company in its early days and shaped an entire generation of stars.
But now, with his AEW future uncertain and WWE fans daring to dream, the door — however slightly — appears to be open.
Will Chris Jericho shock the world one more time?
As he said himself… you never know.
