AEW President Tony Khan has commented on the status of former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho, whose contract with the company is reportedly set to expire at the end of this year. The speculation surrounding Jericho’s future has intensified in recent weeks, with rumors of a potential return to WWE. During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Khan was asked about Jericho’s standing with the company and his potential departure. Khan responded with high praise for the legendary performer, emphasizing his foundational role in the success of both AEW and the relaunched Ring of Honor. He made it clear that the door is always open for Jericho to return to the company.
Khan acknowledged Jericho’s invaluable contributions to AEW since its inception in 2019.
“Yeah, I love Chris Jericho. He’s a huge part of AEW. He’s been here since the beginning. And you know, I think we’ll see what happens here in the coming months. But Chris is always a welcome, big part of AEW. We’d always want to have here. So I absolutely am so grateful to Chris Jericho for everything he’s done.”
He continued by reinforcing Jericho’s importance to the company’s history and his own personal gratitude.
“You mention that AEW book, looking at the history. Well, Chris Jericho is a huge part of that history. The very first AEW World Champion. And somebody who’s now a nine-time world champion, and has won several of those championships here with us. So I am very, very grateful to Chris. And Chris is always a very welcome, huge part of AEW.”
Jericho has been off AEW television since he lost the ROH World Championship to Bandido in April of this year.
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