Archive · 5 Jan 2026
WWE Hints at Chris Jericho's Possible Return
The WWE has been giving hints that Chris Jericho might be coming back to their shows.
Chris Jericho has been wrestling for AEW for a while, but his contract there ended on New Year's Eve.
On Monday Night RAW, the general manager, Adam Pearce, mentioned a phrase that is connected to Chris Jericho's old entrance music.
This made fans think that Jericho might appear on the show.
The WWE might be doing this to get fans excited and to sell more tickets for the special broadcast.
It's not confirmed yet, but there are talks about Jericho's return happening soon.
WWE hints at Chris Jericho's possible return with a subtle reference in a video preview.
Adam Pearce, RAW General Manager, used the phrase 'Break The Walls Down,' Jericho's iconic entrance theme.
Jericho's AEW contract expired at midnight on New Year's Eve, making his return to WWE a possibility.
The reference is believed to be a strategy to build hype and sell tickets for the special broadcast.
There is heavy chatter within the wrestling business about Jericho's potential return.
- Who
- Chris Jericho
- What
- Possible return to WWE
- When
- Ahead of Monday Night RAW's first broadcast of 2026
- Where
- Brooklyn, New York
- Why
- To build hype and anticipation among fans
- Wrestler
- Chris Jericho
- Promotion
- WWE
- Event
- Monday Night RAW
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Reference
- Break The Walls Down
- Current Promotion
- AEW
- Contract Status
- Expired at midnight on New Year's Eve