Top AEW star may have subtly teased his exit from the promotion, feels Konnan: "Why would you want to stay there" 

A top AEW star has been rumored to jump ship to WWE over the last few months. Wrestling veteran Konnan believes he has already teased his exit with a recent post on social media.

The star in question is former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho. The Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla has been absent from television since April 2025 and has continuosly dropped hints about a potential WWE return, amid major rumors and speculations.

In a recent edition of the Keepin' It 100 podcast, WCW legend Konnan brought up Chris Jericho's recent social media post, where he showed off his chiseled physique and abs. He believes it was a subtle tease by Jericho about leaving AEW, and added that he was a smart individual who could fight the young and rising talent in WWE today.

"Days ago, Chris Jericho posted a picture of himself, did you see where he is showing his abs [I saw that, I told you, I said he is in fantastic shape right now] and I have been saying it too why would you want to stay there when you can go ... fight all these guys and they are hot and your not bro, Chris is smart bro."- [5:31 - 5:54]

Wrestling veteran made an interesting pitch for AEW star Chris Jericho should he return to WWE

While Chris Jericho confirmed that he is currently a part of AEW, a lot of fans and experts believe he would return to WWE once his contract expires in December 2025. Wrestling veteran Vince Russo pitched the idea of making Jericho an authority figure and even a part of the creative team if he came back to the Stamford-based promotion.

“Coach, if it were up to me, because Jericho is such a smart individual, he’s been around the block. He’s seen it all. What I would do is, Chris, you are going to come in an authority role over both brands. You are going to be on both of the shows. And not only that, Chris, I’m going to involve you in the creative. I’m going to ask you, if this were a shoot, what would Chris Jericho be booking? That is what I would do," Russo said. [H/T - TJR Wrestling]

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Jericho, the first-ever Undisputed Champion.

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