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SHOW SUMMARY:ÂThis installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 26 and 27, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:

• Ric Flair’s future and the telling newspaper article from his former pal who supplied drugs to wrestlers for years (including several who are now dead) and whether he’ll be back in WWE anytime soon (or ever)
• Early thoughts on the Bret Hart and Batista books and what’s surprising about the tone of the books, and what’s in particularly revealing about the sordid sexual lives of wrestlers on the road away from their wives
• WWE Cyber Sunday preview and the format of the show including fan voting
• Brock Lesnar signing with UFC and his early comments about it
• Wrestle Fanfest controversy
• MMA beginning to gain acceptance with legalization moving forward
• TNA Impact analysis including Sting saying “it’s not about the title” right before his title match, Kurt Angle, notes on the behind the scenes drama, TNA deciding to yell at viewers less, ratings, and more

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With 35 years in the business, it isn’t surprising to see Chris Jericho make all the right moves regarding what fans perceive to be his next move in wrestling.

Chris Jericho has been patiently chilling on the sidelines since his last match at AEW Dynasty in April, when he dropped the ROH World Title to Bandido. A lot has been said ever since, with Tony Khan even hoping Jericho returns to AEW, but that hasn’t happened yet.

Rumors indicate that his current contract will expire at the end of 2026, making him a sought-after free agent and reportedly on course for a comeback to WWE. Based on his latest social media hints, we can’t argue against the reports.

Chris Jericho Is At It Again With His WWE Return Teasers

With John Cena’s retirement tour at its final stage, it makes sense for talents with a connection to the WWE Legend to make the most out of the hype.

Gunther has warned he would make Cena tap out in his final match, and interestingly enough, Chris Jericho is among the few stars who have submitted the 17-Time World Champion.

Y2J also made sure he reshared a post highlighting the same on his Instagram stories, as you can view below:

It doesn’t stop there! The former AEW World Champion’s TikTok also makes for quite an interesting watch as he recently shared his iconic ‘Break The Walls Down’ theme song, which is just one of the many throwback WWE moments that have been on his feed of late.

Chris Jericho and his team are clearly feeding into the speculation of his WWE return, and there are multiple possibilities. One of them is WWE potentially delaying the masked attacker storyline and unveiling Jericho as the hooded figure. The other is the obvious Royal Rumble surprise entrance, which even has the backing of a WWE Hall of Famer.

WWE has allegedly also offered the 55-year-old a retirement storyline once he is back, and it feels like every road currently leads to his first WWE appearance since 2018.

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Chris Jericho may be one of the founding fathers of AEW, but his future in pro wrestling just got a lot more interesting—and more uncertain.

Speaking on WBSM with Tim Weisberg, Le Champion addressed the elephant in the room: will we see Chris Jericho back in the ring?

“You never know. Iâ€m not done yet. Still figuring out everything and weâ€ll see where I end up. Iâ€m pretty sure youâ€ll see me in 2026 in a wrestling ring somewhere,†Jericho said.

That statement comes amid growing speculation that Jericho could be on his way out of AEW and headed for a WWE return. Heâ€s been absent from AEW programming for a while now, leading fans and insiders to wonder if the end of an era is approaching.

But if you ask AEW President Tony Khan, the door is wide open for Jericho to return—whenever heâ€s ready. In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Khan reflected on Jerichoâ€s importance to AEW since day one and confirmed the two are still in contact.

“Chris Jericho is someone whoâ€s been in AEW from the very beginning. Heâ€s been away for a bit, but even this year heâ€s had great matches, like the one with Bandido. From day one of AEW, he was absolutely as key and important as anyone in launching the company.â€

Khan made it clear that both personally and professionally, heâ€s got nothing but love for Jericho and that the door is always open for Jericho to come back.

“I love Chris both personally and professionally. I recently reached out to wish him a happy birthday. Iâ€m very excited about everything heâ€s done in AEW, and he continues to be part of us. Is he going to be back? I canâ€t speak to that, but I love having Chris in AEW, and the door is always open for him.â€

As for Jerichoâ€s absence, Khan chalked it up to scheduling issues and remained hopeful they could work things out.

“With a star like Jericho, you negotiate a certain number of dates. Chris has always been great about being all-in when heâ€s here. If we can work out all the dates and everything else, I would always love to have him here.â€

Whether itâ€s AEW, WWE, or somewhere completely new, one thingâ€s clear—Chris Jericho isnâ€t done yet. 2026 could mark a brand-new chapter for the Demo God.

Where do you think Chris Jericho should land next—WWE, or somewhere else entirely? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you want to see from Chris Jericho in 2026!

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SHOW SUMMARY:This installment of the PWTorch VIP Vault jumps back to the Oct. 19 and 20, 2007 episodes of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller. They discussed these topics:

• Lex Luger’s health problems and look back at his career
• A transition into the potentially bright final (?) chapter to his good friend Sting’s career and the pros and cons of it being in WWE versus TNA
• A look at nearly a dozen potential former WWE wrestlers TNA could bring in
• The return of Joey Mercury to the ring
• Additional thoughts on TNA
• The ratings for the two hour Impact
• The post-Bound for Glory booking scene
• The Smackdown-ECW merger of sorts
• The latest on Chris Jericho
• The movie careers of Rock and Steve Austin and their developments this month
• John Cena on “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump
• Nick Hogan’s legal trouble
• Thoughts on the two major themes of Monday’s Raw
• And more

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AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILYâ€S PLACE
AIRED LIVE ON TNT
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR

Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur

Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts

[HOUR ONE]

-The Dynamite opening theme aired. Then they panned cheering clusters of fans as Ross, Schiavone, and Excalibur introduced the show.

(1) “HANGMAN†ADAM PAGE vs. JOHN SILVER (w/Dark Order)

Page came out first. They aired snippets of Pageâ€s prior interactions in the ring and behind the scenes with Dark Order. Then as Silver came out, an inset interview aired with Dark Order, sans Brodie Lee. Evil Uno said they requested this match. Silver said Page is a good guy, and they requested this match, but predicted a win.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Itâ€s good to see a little table-setting for the match, but I donâ€t think itâ€s a great strategy to open Dynamite with a lower-end match-up like this and no teasers for whatâ€s to come later. If you start with a red-hot match-up between stars, thatâ€s one thing, but if not, I think itâ€s important early to get people invested in and excited about the bigger segments and matches.)

Silver offered a fist-bump with Page, but Page said no. Schiavone said Silver has become somewhat of a sensation on the Internet, but he thinks heâ€s demented. Ross noted that Page came out without an alcoholic beverage. Silver scored a near fall after a huracanrana roll-up several minutes in. He continued to rally including a brainbuster suplex for a two count. Page came back with a Liger Bomb and a Buckshot Lariat for the win. Excalibur said Page needs to rebuild after losing the World Title Eliminator final, and this is a good first step.

WINNER: Page in 9:00.

-After the match, the rest of Dark Order came out to the ring. Evil Uno addressed Page. He said they have immense regrets over many things they have done. He said Page was part of a group that wouldnâ€t let him leave when he wanted to, “and if thatâ€s not a cult, I donâ€t know what is.†He said he and his friends are there for him. Schiavone said, “Wow, that sounds pretty sincere.†Excalibur called it a “compelling offer for the lonesome dove, so to speak.â€

-They went to the announcers on camera. They hyped the advertised matches.

-Alex Marvez interviewed Kenny Omega backstage about last weekâ€s contract signing situation. Omega said heâ€s had a lot of time to reflect. He said the more things change, the more they stay the same. He said a year ago, he was nursing injuries he incurred from Jon Moxley. He said he lost, and he can admit it. He said now present time, theyâ€re about to do the dance again, but now he sees Moxleyâ€s face on the cover of magazines and people are calling him the best. He said now the Best Bout Machine and The Cleaner is back. He said he is the true best in the world. He said for a year he has scratched and clawed his way back to the top. He said it isnâ€t until he gets Moxleyâ€s title when people consider him the best. He offered a gentlemanâ€s challenge: “For one night only, dammit, please leave the garbage wrestling at home. No tables, no chairs, no garbage cans, no thumbtacks. If you want to be the best, beat me in the middle of the ring. Pin me, submit me, choke me out, but do it based on your ability.†He said heâ€ll be waiting for him in the ring, “so letâ€s sign that contract.†He congratulated him and Renee on the news that theyâ€re expecting their first child together, and he said that childhood story he told tugged at his heartstrings and he believed every part of it. He said he doesnâ€t think his dad was all that tough, though, and he thinks his dad “would have beat the shit out of your dad.â€

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Now weâ€re getting somewhere with Omegaâ€s character. I like his condescending tone and baked-in arrogance.)

-The announcers hyped Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Cody Rhodes & Darby Allin. (They listed him as Cody Rhodes, not just Cody, by the way.) [c]

-A video aired of Darby settling an abandoned junk car on fire as he held his TNT Title. He spray painted “Survive if I let you†on the root of the car before setting it on fire. Then he said, “Now the fun part, Team Taz, survive if I let you.â€

(2) POWERHOUSE HOBBS (wTaz) vs. LEE JOHNSON

They replayed Hobbs turning heel on Cody last week. Taz joined the announcers on commentary. The crowd chanted, “You sold out!†at Hobbs. Hobbs eyed some wrestlers at ringside taunting him. He looked at them and said it was just business. Hobbs tossed Johnson into the security barricade at ringside, then threw him back into the ring and finished him with a powerslam. Taz said he demands anger and a mean streak, and Hobbs has all of them.

WINNER: Hobbs in 3:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Heâ€s leaning way too much on the snarl with his mouth and itâ€s seeming cartoonish, but overall his body language and demeanor is a big contrast to his smiling babyface persona.)

-Taz entered the ring and congratulated Hobbs, then sent him to the back. Taz said AEW is not acknowledging the FTW Title. He said heâ€s sick and tired of the lifestyle that belt represents not being recognized. He said heâ€s not leaving the ring until someone from management comes out and acknowledges the legacy of the belt. He said thereâ€s a reason tough bastards hold it. His mic got cut mid-sentence. Schiavone said heâ€s hijacked the show. Taz ordered Justin Roberts to present him with the mic. Ross said Justin almost had a heart attack. Justin handed him in the mic. Taz said if they cut that mic, heâ€s going to grab a headset at ringside instead. The mic got cut. Schiavone said Tony Khan has instructed them to cut him off.

Cody Rhodes stepped onto the stage with a headset on. He walked out and said Taz is done, so give him a round of applause. Cody entered the ring and said he is coming there out of total respect. He said heâ€s wasting time. He said next week they can leave it in the ring. He asked if heâ€s happy with that. Taz said next week, the same thing is going to happen that happened last week – “you and Darby are getting whipped.†He said he wants “one of you management people†to give the FTW Title the respect it deserves. “Iâ€m tired of this shit,†he said. Cody said someone from management is here, and heâ€s going to “run it up the flagpole†for him. Taz asked, “What are you going to say next, creative has something for me, any more of that corporate bullshit, wish me best of luck in my future endeavors?â€

Cody had left the ring, but then he reentered and raised his voice and intensity. He said Tazâ€s son is training to be a pro wrestler, so why is training with him instead of Taz, his dad. Taz dropped the mic and said he canâ€t believe he did that. He said heâ€s shocked and heâ€s pathetic and went too far and that was stupid. Cody dropped his mic and called them for them cut the cameras. Taz choked out Cody from behind. Billy and Austin Gunn entered the ring, so Taz jumped out of the ring. Tazâ€s son was with him, carrying the FTW Title with him.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: There were some good moments there, but I have such difficulty enjoying anything where an active wrestlers is talked about as also being in management. I see no upside, and it leads to convoluted segments like this. The idea weâ€re supposed to believe Cody broke script or went too far didnâ€t work when it was “the cool thing for new-age bookers†in 2000-2005, but itâ€s really unworkable now. Fans just want a good consistent story in the AEW universe, not some pseudo-layered segment where viewers are being asked to play along with the idea that something “got more real than it was supposed to.†Iâ€d do away with any references to wrestlers being EVP and just tell wrestling stories, not insider meta fourth-wall breaking stuff that its target audience is too savvy to buy into and thus feels insulted it was even attempted.) [c]

-They went to the announcers on camera who commented on the Taz-Cody angle.

-Marvez interviewed Eddie Kingston backstage about Pac & Rey Fenix battling his guys Butcher & Blade later. Kingston said heâ€s not mad, heâ€s just disappointed. He said he expected it from Fenix, who likes to jump and flip around the ring. Moxley walked in as Kingston began mouthing off about Pac. He stared at Kingston. “You know it wasnâ€t me,†Kingston said. “Iâ€ve got my own stuff to handle. You know who it was. Youâ€ve got your own stuff to handle, champ.†Mox stared intensely at him, assessed what he said and how much he believed him, and then he turned and left.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Moxley showed how and when to chew gum and still look cool instead of dickish.)

(3) TOP FLIGHT (Dante & Darius Martin) vs. TH2 (Jack Evans & Angelico)

Before the match, they showed TH2 attacking Top Flight unprovoked last week, and then last night on Dark, Top Flight attacked TH2. As TH2 made their entrance, they cut to a soundbite of Evans saying itâ€s time to yank other teams who have shoved them into the dark by the hair and remind them of exactly who they are. Angelico began against Darius. They cut to a break at 2:00. [c]

Darius hot-tagged in and rallied after the break. Angelico saved Evans from being pinned a couple minutes later. They fought back and forth, with TH2 taking over with some near falls of their own. Ross said TH2 are two veterans who want to get back in the hunt, and the other team is in their second match ever on Dynamite. Eventually Angelico got a tapout from Dante.

WINNERS: TH2 in 12:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Itâ€s good to see TH2 get some TV time. Theyâ€re talented and a good second-tier team to agitate and feud with a rising team like Top Flight. I have no issue with Top Flight losing here, as TH2 need some credibility if theyâ€re going to try to weave them into Dynamiteâ€s tag team mix, and Top Flight are on a journey and early losses after putting up a good fight is part of that.)

-The Jacksons ran out for the save when TH2 refused to break and then stomped away at Top Flight.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Back to the basics, that run-in establishes the Bucks are babyfaces. My mantra for AEWâ€s booking that Iâ€d post everywhere backstage is “Fault on the side of the basic, keep things simple.†Lean on the wrestlers personalities being enough without being overwritten or ironic or too-clever-by-half or insider or shocking.)

-The announcers reacted. Ross said it looks like Top Flight have some pretty good mentors now.

-Backstage, Vickie Guerrero with Nyla Rose, spoke about nepotism. She said Brandi Rhodes is an example. They showed a clip of Jay Cargill injuring Brandiâ€s arm. She said it appears Brandiâ€s business plan is set up for failure. She said if she needs advice, call her. She cackled. Rose joined in.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: That was Vickieâ€s best promo to date. She didnâ€t rely on “excuse me,†which just feels like left over WWE drivel that was driven into the ground. That was just a good, sufficiently and appropriately annoying heel promo.)

-FTR and Tully Blanchard said they might have had what wrestling journalists called one of the best matches in history, but it was one of the worst nights of their careers because they lost. Dax said he needs the AEW Tag Team Titles. Tully said it is their destiny to hold the belts. He vowed theyâ€d regain the titles.

[HOUR TWO]

(4) CHRIS JERICHO & JAKE HAGER (w/MJF, Wardlow, Santana, Ortiz, Sammy Guevera) vs. SCU (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)

The crowd sang Jerichoâ€s song and he seemed, as usual, to really appreciate it. MJF, Wardlow, Santana, and Ortiz swarmed Daniels at ringside as they cut to a break a few minutes in. [c]

Daniels hit the BME for a two count on Hager, broken up by Jericho. When Kaz entered, the ref turned to him. Then MJF used his diamond ring to stop it. Jericho then hit the Judas Effect. Hager then made the cover for the win.

WINNERS: Jericho & Hager in 11:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Jericho seemed to see MJF interfere, so theyâ€re not playing up the idea heâ€s not into cheating, despite being on a path to an official babyface turn against MJF.)

-After the match, Kaz attacked MJF. The Inner Circle attacked Kaz and Daniels as a result. Scorpio Sky ran out with a chair to clear the ring of the heels, who fled immediately. Jericho yelled at him from ringside.

-Kip Sabian, along with Penelope Ford and Miro, stood backstage for a “new segment.†Kip called it “The Miro & Kip Video Game Extravaganza.†In walked Orange Cassidy who reset the video game system. That led to a fight outside their trailer including Best Friends. Miro yelled at the camera guy and grabbed him to move out of the way.

-Excalibur announced thereâ€d be a Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal next week.

-They showed Moxley on the ground last week with a bloody nose. The announcers said it seemed Moxley believed Kingston claim that he wasnâ€t involved.

-Schiavone stood mid-ring and introduced Kenny Omega first. Justin Roberts touted his credentials, including four references to the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Two women came out with brooms, as usual, and 1980s jazzercise leotards. The silhouette of Omega showed the silhouette of Moxley attacking him. He beat him up and dragged him to the ring. He stood on Omegaâ€s hand, then gave him a Paradigm Shift onto the AEW Title belt. Moxley asked for the mic from Schiavone. He then said , regarding Omegaâ€s “Gentlemanâ€s Agreement,†he doesnâ€t know who Omega hired to take him out last week, but they did a piss-poor job because heâ€s still walking. He said he knows some guys from Philadelphia looking for work if Omega needs a better option next time.

Moxley said he thought their beef was squashed a week ago, but then he had to go and piss him off. He said not to worry, and consider them even. He said thereâ€s only way to become AEW World Champion, and that is to dig deep into his guts and find the Kenny Omega everyone thinks he is so he can climb a mountain and beat him. He said in one week, itâ€ll be the biggest match in AEW history. He said the two best wrestlers on the planet battle. “God, I love this shit! Win, lose, or draw, winter is coming for you, Kenny.†He said this is not a game and jokes on BTE and dancing girls with brooms wonâ€t help him. He told him he doesnâ€t take prisoners, so steady his hand and aim and take his shot because heâ€ll only get one. Mox then signed the contract.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: More great work from Mox.) [c]

-Marvez interviewed Inner Circle backstage. MJF yelled about what kind of man sucker-punches another man. Jericho said they won fair and square, and as he promised last week, the fun and games for Inner Circle are over and they are going back to beating the hell out of everyone in AEW. He said next week, heâ€s going to make Kazarian famous as theyâ€ll have their first-time ever one-on-one match. He said he will get revenge on him for putting his hands on MJF. He said next week, itâ€s all over.

-A video package aired on Hikura Shida vs. Anna Jay. Jay said she was inexperienced when she first met Shida, but now she has a whole army behind her. Tay Conti touted Jayâ€s martial arts background. Shida said what Jay needs isnâ€t the belt, itâ€s more heart.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Nicely done. It set the stage by showing each of their personalities.)

(5) HIKARU SHIDA vs. ANNA JAY (w/Jay Conti) – AEW Womenâ€s Title match

Three members of Dark Order stood on the stage and watched. They cut to a break a couple minutes in, but stayed with the action on split-screen. [c/ss]

Shida eventually finished Jay with a running knee for the win.

WINNER: Shida in 9:00 to retain the AEW Womenâ€s Title.

-Shida celebrated on the stage with her belt. Abadon then crawled onto the stage. Shida collapsed in fright and crawled backward (because it worked so well for Seth Rollins when faced with The Fiend). Abadon grabbed the belt and licked it. Schiavone said sheâ€s making it clear sheâ€s taken aim at Shida.

-Matt Hardy spoke from backstage. He said 2020 has been a tough year, and considering his super stardom, he wanted to show everyone how to battle through it. He said if he can overcome his insurmountable odds, they can overcome their pedestrian challenges at home. He said when youâ€re ready to give up, ask what Matt would do. “Survive, thrive, win.†He let out a creepy wide-eyed smile.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Whatever Matt does, as long as he sticks with it for a year, I promise to endorse it.)

-The announcers hyped next weekâ€s matches.

-Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, and Hobbs stood backstage. Starks said Taz left in a rage. He said Tony Khan pays them well and puts them in big main event matches. He said his problem is with Cody. He said his “paper-thin ego seems to get in the way.†He blamed Cody for wanting Tazâ€s mic cut because he didnâ€t want Taz to talk about Cody losing his belt. He said now heâ€s made it personal, and next week he and Hobbs are coming to bust heads. Cage said theyâ€re the most dominant force in wrestling. “Who betta?†he asked.

-Schiavone announced Brit Baker vs. Leyla Hirsch.

-Butcher & Blade their ring entrance along with Kingston and Bunny. [c]

(6) REY FENIX & PAC (w/Penta) vs. BUTCHER & BLADE (w/Bunny, Kingston)

Kingston joined the announcers on commentary. Kingston said heâ€s ready to take Schiavoneâ€s spot. The teams met on the ramp and brawled before the bell. After several minutes of hard-hitting back and forth fighting, Fenix landed a nice spinning hook kick on Butcher, but Butcher swatted him out of mid-air on a cutter attempt. With all four wrestlers down on the mat, they cut to a break, but stayed with the action on split-screen. [c/ss]

Back from the break, Blade was in control of Fenix. Ross underlined the magnitude of next weekâ€s Omega vs. Moxley match. Pac tagged in and went rapid-fire on Blade. Butcher and Blade took over against Pac. Butcher dropped Pac over Bladeâ€s knee. Blade then gave Pac a gut-wrench sitout powerbomb for a near fall, with Fenix breaking up the cover (although Pacâ€s shoulders were still down and the ref easily could have just finished counting to three instead of “rewarding†the outside save from the illegal man). Fenix tagged in and took out Blade. Butcher and Pac brawled at ringside. Kingston ran to the ring and knocked Rey off the top rope. Blade gave Fenix a neckbreaker with help from Butcher to add extra elevation, which led to the three count.

WINNERS: Butcher & Blade in 13:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Good match.)

-Afterward, the heel threesome beat up Death Triangle. When Bunny grabbed a chair, Schiavone told someone to take the chair away “from that lady.†He then said, “That maniac.†Kingston lifted Pacâ€s dead weight and DDTâ€d him onto a chair. “What is wrong with Pac!?†exclaimed Schiavone. Lance Archer charged to the ring and actually attacked Blade. Blade landed on his head when Archer dove at him. Kingston and Butcher attacked Archer, but he bound off the ropes and knocked them both down. Jake Roberts joined him in the ring. Archer set up a chokeslam, but Butcher broke it up. Fenix and Penta joined in to fight back.

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SHOW SUMMARY:ÂIn our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Andrew Rich for the November edition of “What’s on the Telly?” In this monthly series, Alan and his guest will each pick an episode of wrestling TV from that month in the past and break it down. This month we go back to 2003 and experience the often jarring WWE product of the time with the go home Raw before that year’s Survivor Series. Authority figures colliding, a heel stable running roughshod, women being abused, and a bunch of short matches – it had all the tropes, but was it actually good? Andrew and Alan let you know. Then with our other pick, it’s time to go into the AEW vault for the first time in a series and a very impactful episode of Rampage from 2021 thanks to one particularly hostile segment which is amazing to watch four years later. So get in from the cold, grab a cozy blanket on the couch, and check out whatâ€s on the telly with us this month!

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The Youngs Bucks believe that Chris Jericho needs to find his own way.

The AEW Co-founders were recently interviewed by Adam’s Apple. They talked about things such as how they handle creative disagreements, which stars on the current roster they think are underrated and more.

The duo were also asked about the absence of Chris Jericho from AEW TV and his future. Matt Jackson noted that Y2J belongs in the AEW Mt Rushmore, while Nick Jackson claimed that they want the former World Champion to stay with the promotion but they’re not sure what he is planning:

“Heâ€s a founding father, so of course we want him to stay. Weâ€re not sure where heâ€s at head-space-wise right now, but I know heâ€s on a break and trying to figure it out on his own. And sometimes you have to let a wrestler like that figure it out on his own.â€

Chris Jericho has not been seen on AEW TV since April this year, and his prolonged absence has been the cause for all sorts of rumors. Many people believe that the Attitude Era star is on his way back to WWE for the final chapter of his career.

Tony Khan, however, suggested during a recent interview that Jericho’s absence has to do with the company having used up all his contracted dates. You can check out his remarks here.

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Two of the most iconic pro-wrestlers of all-time, Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, once shared a rivalry, still fondly remembered by wrestling fans.

At Wrestle Kingdom 12 in 2018, Kenny Omega defended his IWGP United States Championship against Chris Jericho in a ‘No Disqualification match’. Now, almost seven years later, Omega has opened up and shared his honest thoughts on the bout. Addressing the legendary feud on social media, The Cleaner said:

This moment and the match with Trent that preceded it meant a lot. Tâ€was a big night for me. Wrestling for NJPW as a champion at that time didnâ€t allow for strike outs, or even base hits. You had to hit home-runs non stop or just accept that a top spot wasnâ€t meant for you. 8 years later I can easily say I had no clue just how high those stakes were. In a way, Iâ€m glad I didnâ€t.

This moment and the match with Trent that preceded it meant a lot. Tâ€was a big night for me.

Wrestling for NJPW as a champion at that time didnâ€t allow for strike outs, or even base hits. You had to hit home-runs non stop or just accept that a top spot wasnâ€t meant for you.

8… https://t.co/Vlcj6WffOZ

— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) November 5, 2025

Eight years ago, at NJPW Power Struggle, Chris Jericho shockingly showed up and challenged Omega to a title match, setting the stage for their Wrestle Kingdom 12 clash. The duo again faced each other at Double or Nothing 2019, where Jericho reigned victorious.

Tony Khan on Chris Jericho’s AEW return

A few weeks ago, during an interview on Busted Open Radio, AEW President Tony Khan opened up on Jericho’s return to the promotion amid his ongoing absence.

“I love Chris Jericho. Heâ€s a huge part of AEW, heâ€s been here since the beginning and, you know, weâ€ll see what happens here in the coming months. Chris is always a welcome, big part of AEW weâ€d always want to have here. So I am absolutely so grateful to Chris Jericho for everything heâ€s done.â€

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Chris Jericho met up with an old friend (and former WWE WrestleMania opponent) on Thursday night.

Jericho and Kevin Owens were both at Benchmark International Arena to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning play the Dallas Stars in an NHL game. They shared their reunion on social media with Jericho captioning the photo: “Best Friends!”

At the moment, Jericho and Owens are contracted to different companies. But a WWE return for Jericho could happen in the near future. His AEW contract is set to expire at the end of this year. And while he hasn’t ruled out signing a new AEW deal, Jericho returning to WWE is heavily rumored. It would mark his first time back with the company since 2018.

Owens underwent neck surgery this July after the issue forced him out of action. It was a successful operation and Owens hopes to return to the WWE ring within the next year, but the timetable will be determined by how his body heals.

Earlier this month, Jericho celebrated the 35th anniversary of his pro wrestling debut. Working with Owens has been a highlight of his career, with their Festival of Friendship in 2017 being one of Jericho’s best-remembered segments. It led to a match between the two taking place at WrestleMania 33.

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Chris Jericho reunited with his best friend at an interesting time.

The former AEW Champion attended tonight’s Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars ice hockey game from the Benchmark International arena in Tampa, Florida.

Though Jericho was not alone in this outing, and he was joined by none other than his former tag team partner and fellow Canadian Kevin Owens as seen in the Instagram photo he posted below:

Chris Jericho teamed with Kevin Owens during his List of Jericho era back in 2016-17. Their story eventually led to a match between the two at WrestleMania 33, which many still believe should have been the main event of the PPV that year.

The timing of this photo is notable, as Chris has taken a break from AEW TV in recent months. Despite no news of any injury, the former champion has not wrestled a match for the promotion since the Dynasty PPV back in April this year.

Coupled with the reports of his current deal with the company expiring at the end of the year and interest from WWE, this situation has led to fans speculating widely about Jericho’s wrestling future.

People believe that Y2J has done everything he could in Tony Khan’s promotion, and he is well-suited for a CM Punk-like return to WWE for one final run.

Whether or not it actually happens will be revealed in time, but it’s certain that the former WWE star is well aware of these talks, and he knew the effect this latest photo will have on the discourse about his future.

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