Chris Jericho to finally make AEW return on Dynamite and confront 43-year-old star? Exploring the possibility

Chris Jericho has been absent from AEW for some time now, but there could be a possibility that he returns to the Jacksonville-based promotion on next week's Dynamite to confront a 43-year-old star.

Jericho was last seen on AEW programming in April this year, and his contract with the promotion is reportedly set to expire at the end of 2025. Amid his absence, Le Champion has been heavily linked to a return to WWE. However, following the developments at All Out 2025, there is a possibility that The Nueve could return to the promotion next week on Dynamite to confront a star who made his return to the promotion at the recently concluded PPV.

Ahead of All Out, Chris Jericho's understudy and Learning Tree group member, Big Bill, challenged Eddie Kingston to a fight at the pay-per-view. At the time, the 43-year-old was recovering from an injury that had kept him out for over a year. The Mad King, who accepted the challenge on his Instagram, went on to defeat Bill at All Out.

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Tony Khan had earlier mentioned that Jericho's return was subject to having the right opportunity and storyline. Given the history between Jericho and Kingston, and the fact that the Mad King just defeated one of his disciples, the situation provides enough reason for Tony Khan to bring the veteran back to confront his longtime rival and set off the next chapter in their story.

Chris Jericho recently broke his silence on AEW status

Amid all the rumors linking him to a return to WWE, Chris Jericho clarified his status with All Elite Wrestling.

Speaking in an interview with the Daily Mail, Jericho confirmed that he was still with Tony Khan's promotion but did not rule out a return to World Wrestling Entertainment at some point.

"I’m still with AEW for right now. Would I go back to WWE? I wouldn’t be opposed to it. We just have to see what happens. The best thing that can happen is to have two great teams that you can play for, and that just makes everything bigger and more exciting,” Jericho said. [H/T Fightful]

It remains to be seen when the Nueve will return to All Elite Wrestling.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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