🔥 WWE Shockwave Incoming? Chris Jericho’s Return Timeline May Be WAY Sooner Than Anyone Expected
The wrestling rumor mill is in overdrive once again—and this time, all signs point to Chris Jericho making a jaw-dropping return to WWE much sooner than fans imagined.
Earlier reports suggested that the AEW legend could pop up as a surprise entrant at the Royal Rumble, but new backstage chatter hints that WWE might be pulling the trigger even before that.
According to Alex McCarty of WrestlingIntel.com, Jericho’s current AEW contract is set to expire at midnight on December 31. Behind the scenes, the belief is that once the clock strikes twelve, Jericho will waste no time in locking in a deal with WWE.
And here’s where things get really interesting.
Sources claim WWE is already eyeing January 5 as a potential return date—the first Monday Night Raw of 2026 and, fittingly, the one-year anniversary of Raw airing on Netflix. If everything falls into place, WWE could be planning a massive moment to kick off the new year… with Le Champion right at the center of it.
Adding fuel to the fire, Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated has echoed similar sentiments. His sources reportedly believe Jericho’s comeback to WWE television is imminent, not a long-term plan for later in the year.
Whether it’s Raw, the Royal Rumble, or an unexpected twist no one sees coming, one thing is clear:
Chris Jericho’s name is once again looming large over WWE—and the countdown may already be on.
If this return happens, it could instantly become one of the biggest wrestling moments of 2026. 👀🔥
