“It’d Be a Loss for AEW” - Jim Ross Against Former WWE Champion Leaving the Promotion

Jim Ross is a veteran wrestling commentator (Image via Jim Ross
Jim Ross. [Image via JR's X account]

Tony Khan-led AEW might lose one of its biggest attractions amidst major reports and rumors. Should that happen, veteran commentator Jim Ross believes it will be a massive loss for All Elite Wrestling.

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The aforementioned star, who has won multiple titles in WWE, is Chris Jericho. The Demo God has been absent from television programming since April 2025. Amid his absence, Jericho has teased a return to his former company, with a report also stating that there has been an internal discussion in WWE about bringing back Y2J.

On the most recent edition of Grilling JR, veteran commentator Jim Ross discussed the former WWE Champion's potential departure from the Jacksonville-based promotion. He believes that the company will suffer a huge blow, with his comments hinting that he is against Chris Jericho leaving the promotion.

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"It’d be a loss for AEW if Jericho decided to depart, in my opinion. He’s just that valuable,” he said. [H/T: WrestleTalk]

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Jim Ross is hopeful that Chris Jericho will return to AEW

In the same episode, Jim Ross stated that he believes Chris Jericho will return to All Elite Wrestling. Ross highlighted his importance to the company, such as helping young talents, creative ideas, and the ability to perform at the highest level inside the squared circle.

"I really wanna believe he’s returning to AEW. He’s a really important piece of the puzzle. He’s good with ideas; he’s good at helping talents, and he can still work. With all his experience, he’s got great name identity; you can’t just replicate that overnight," he said.
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The WWE Hall of Famer also added that Jericho's decision to stay with the company will depend on a lot of factors.

"It’s gonna depend a lot on the creative, and what he expects from the company, and how the company can help him continue to build his legacy." [H/T: WrestleTalk]

With the former WWE World Champion still on hiatus, it remains to be seen if he will return to the Tony Khan-led company or head back to the global juggernaut.

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