Chris Jericho is back in AEW—and he didn’t waste any time reminding everyone exactly who he is.
The former world champion made a surprise return during the opening moments of AEW Dynamite, which just so happened to take place in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. While fans had been buzzing earlier in the day about a possible comeback, few expected Jericho to show up so quickly—or in such dramatic fashion.
Tony Schiavone was in the ring preparing to oversee a contract signing between AEW World Champion MJF and top contender Kenny Omega when things started to go sideways. Pyro began firing off unexpectedly, cutting into the segment and confusing everyone in the arena. After a couple of false starts, the camera turned toward the stage—and that’s when the familiar opening notes of “Judas” hit.
The Winnipeg crowd erupted.
Jericho walked out soaking in the moment, clearly enjoying the reaction as fans loudly sang along to his entrance theme. Taking his time, he eventually entered the ring and let the energy build before finally grabbing a microphone. His message was short and to the point: “Winnipeg! AEW! I’m home.”
That was all he needed to say.
After another brief celebration with the crowd, Jericho exited the ring, greeting fans at ringside before heading backstage. Interestingly, he didn’t stick around to get involved in the advertised contract signing, which proceeded without him following a chaotic backstage brawl between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.
Jericho’s return marks his first appearance on AEW television in nearly a year. He had been absent since dropping the ROH World Championship to Bandido at last year’s Dynasty pay-per-view. In the aftermath, Jericho told members of The Learning Tree faction that he needed time away, effectively writing himself off TV.
In recent weeks, speculation about his future picked up again—especially after Jericho filed a trademark for “The Cornerstone,” a move that had fans wondering whether a new character or direction was on the horizon.
For now, Jericho’s intentions remain unclear. But one thing is certain: with Jericho back in the mix, AEW just got a major shake-up—and it feels like this is only the beginning.
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