"Jericho is GONE," "Probably the longest goodbye" - Fans react to Tony Khan's recent comments on Chris Jericho's AEW status

Chris Jericho (left) / Tony Khan (right) [Image Credits: AEW
Chris Jericho (left) / Tony Khan (right) [Image Credits: AEW's X profile and YouTube channel]

Chris Jericho could be on his way out of AEW, according to recent rumors. Fans are now reacting to All Elite head honcho Tony Khan's remarks on the likelihood of The Learning Tree returning to his company.

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Ever since Chris Jericho liked a social media post speculating on the end of his AEW contract this year and his potential jump to WWE afterwards, speculations have been circulating about the veteran leaving the Jacksonville-based company to return to his old stomping ground. Subsequent reports suggesting that the sports entertainment juggernaut is interested in bringing Y2J back to its programming have added credibility to these rumors.

AEW CEO Tony Khan was recently asked about Jericho's status and the possibility of his return on All Elite television during the media call for ROH Death Before Dishonor 2025. Khan responded by stating that he would love to bring back the former JAS leader whenever the circumstances allow, but he didn't share any specific plans or timelines.

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Fans quickly flocked to X/Twitter to react to TK's statement regarding the future of Chris Jericho in All Elite Wrestling. Most users conjectured that the long-winded and ambiguous nature of Khan's remarks suggests that the inaugural AEW and former ROH World Champion is set to leave All Elite Wrestling, likely to return to WWE.

One fan in particular voiced their hope that The Ayatollah of Rock 'N' Rolla might enter the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble.

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It remains to be seen whether Jericho will be featured on All Elite programming before his exit, in case he is set to leave the company.


AEW's Tony Schiavone on Chris Jericho's status

All Elite Wrestling recently staged this year's edition of its inter-promotional PPV, Forbidden Door 2025, in London, England. The event featured many of the company's top stars, although Chris Jericho was notably absent from the card, despite having competed at the event every year since its first edition in 2022.

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Interestingly, AEW announcer Tony Schiavone recently revealed on his podcast What Happened When that Tony Khan had not brought up The Nueve's name backstage during the company's UK tour this month. However, he also expressed some uncertainty while discussing Jericho's status, noting:

“I was backstage with Tony Khan most of this entire trip (for Forbidden Door). Chris Jericho’s name was not mentioned. But that doesn’t mean anything. Tony, a lot of times, he’ll get on the phone with that person and not tell anybody. He likes to keep things close to the vest. I don’t know. I really don’t know," Schiavone said. [H/T - WrestlePurists on X]

Jericho has been gone from television since walking out on his former acolytes, Big Bill and Bryan Keith, this past April.

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