WWE rumours fade as Chris Jericho stays focused on AEW and Music Ventures

By Correspondent On Jan 23, 2026

Chris Jericho’s return to WWE is still a distant thing. Before 2025, there were loud whispers about Chris Jericho shifting to WWE again. Since Jericho has not been part of AEW for quite some time now, people could assume the rumors were more and more true. Also, some people think the recent moves of the Stamford-based company are an indication that The Ocho might be making his way back to the World Wrestling Entertainment.

Chris Jericho booked for music event, not WWE SmackDown in Canada

WWE SmackDown and Saturday Night’s Main Event are both happening in Montreal this weekend, and again, the whispers about Chris Jericho showing up because of his connection to Canada are going on. But PWInsider has a different story and informs us that Jericho has been booked for an event on Friday, January 23, at the Anaheim Arena. He is set to perform as part of the JAMM Night. This concert is free and is associated with the National Association of Music Merchants event happening this year.

Jericho’s WWE rumours squashed as AEW boss confirms NAMM plans

According to sources close to the matter, Jericho is likely to take part in NAMM all weekend long. He will be in the vicinity of Los Angeles and will not be on WWE SmackDown or Saturday Night’s Main Event unless something happens that changes the situation at the very last moment. In a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez, the AEW President once again stressed the significance of Chris Jericho in the promotion based in Jacksonville.

Khan praises Jericho for integral role in AEW’s growth and future

Tony Khan has expressed his gratitude, particularly to those who have remained loyal since day one, identifying AEW’s first performance in Las Vegas as a pivotal moment in the process. He asserted that the firm would not be in this particular state today if it had not been for Chris Jericho, and thus, he is one of the main figures from the start.

Khan also noted that Jericho was still a significant part of AEW’s future as well as a major part of its past. He remarked that the firm was happy with its progress and emphasized once more the importance of Y2J’s contribution to that development.