5 Minutes Ago: Chris Jericho Officially Quits AEW After Rejoining WWE!

Описание: Chris Jericho made it clear: “I’m joining AEW. I’m done with WWE.”
But that decision was never just about a contract — it was a message. A warning shot across the wrestling world.

When Jericho walked away from WWE, he didn’t quietly fade into the background. He jumped headfirst into All Elite Wrestling, a brand built to challenge everything WWE represented. And he didn’t just show up — he became the face of the revolution. World championships, main events, creative freedom, and one clear goal: prove that WWE was replaceable.

But the story didn’t start with AEW.

Behind the scenes, Vince McMahon once promised Jericho the ultimate reward — a WrestleMania 33 main event, defeating Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship as a babyface for the first time in his career. After seven world titles, all as a heel, this was supposed to be his crowning moment.

Then, one week later, everything changed.

The main event was switched to Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg. Jericho and Owens weren’t just bumped — they were placed second on the card with only 15 minutes. As Jericho later said, “If you can’t be last, you want to be first. Going on second is kind of insulting. It’s almost like a death spot.”

That moment changed wrestling history.

Jericho realized he had hit his ceiling in WWE.

Instead of settling, he took a risk. Enter Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. When Don Callis pitched Jericho vs Omega, it felt like wrestling’s Mayweather vs McGregor — a dream match no one thought would happen. The announcement broke the internet. New Japan World subscriptions exploded. The Tokyo Dome sold thousands of additional tickets.

The match itself was a five-star classic — no agents, no scripts, no restrictions. Just freedom.

And someone important was watching: Tony Khan.

That Tokyo Dome match didn’t just prove Jericho could thrive outside WWE — it helped inspire the creation of AEW itself. When AEW launched, Jericho wasn’t just another signing. He was the first AEW World Champion, the bridge that brought WWE fans to a brand-new promotion.

At 48 years old, with a family and nothing left to prove, Jericho didn’t take the easy road. He chose legacy over comfort. During AEW’s rise — and especially through the pandemic — Jericho helped deliver unforgettable moments like Stadium Stampede and Mimosa Mayhem, proving creativity still mattered.

But every revolution reaches a turning point.

Now, with AEW’s landscape shifting and reports swirling about Jericho’s future, speculation has exploded about a potential return to WWE in 2025. Even WWE has acknowledged Jericho’s impact outside their company — something once unthinkable.

If Chris Jericho does return, it won’t be because he had nowhere else to go. It will be because he earned the right to write his own ending.

This isn’t just a wrestling story. It’s a lesson about knowing your worth, taking risks, and changing an entire industry.

So what was the real warning Chris Jericho sent to WWE?
That talent has value. That creative freedom matters. And that if you don’t value your stars properly — someone else will.

Should Chris Jericho return to WWE? What dream matches would you want to see? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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