Chris Jericho made a surprising return on AEW Dynamite on April 1, 2026, and it instantly gave a new direction to the ongoing AEW programming. Back in his hometown of Winnipeg, Jericho interrupted a contract signing segment between Kenny Omega and MJF before it even started.
After uttering just four words, Jericho left fans with a lot of questions. Here are five theories about what he might do next.
Chris Jericho’s AEW return sparks multiple possible storyline directions
1. Kenny Omega Feud Restart
Jericho showed up during Kenny Omega’s segment so he could be his first target. The two have a long history in AEW. Since Omega is currently going after MJF for the world title, Jericho could step in after that. A rematch between them would be a blockbuster affair and make for an interesting summer storyline.
2. Involvement In MJF’s Title Story
Jericho didn’t just interrupt Omega; he also stole the spotlight from MJF in a way. That might not be random. MJF sees himself as the face of AEW, but Jericho recently teased the name “The Cornerstone.” This could lead to a rivalry about who truly runs AEW. If MJF keeps his title at Dynasty, Jericho could be his next challenger.
3. Feud With Don Callis Family
The Don Callis Family has been very strong lately and is connected to MJF. Jericho also has a history with Don Callis, so this could turn into a feud. The family is going through some internal issues as well. Jericho might try to break the group apart or team up with stars like Omega or Darby Allin to fight them.
4. Program With Rising Talent
Chris Jericho often helps newer wrestlers grow. This time could be no different. He might start a feud or story with talents like Darby Allin, Jack Perry, or Will Ospreay. This would give them a push while keeping Jericho important on the show.
5. New “Cornerstone” Role
Jericho could also be starting something new with this “Cornerstone” idea. Recently, Chris Jericho filed a trademark for the term “cornerstone.” The filing, listed with the USPTO, covers different types of goods and services.
“Cornerstone” looks like it could be the name of his next gimmick. He might act like AEW was built because of him. This could make him a leader or a selfish veteran, like someone who uses younger wrestlers for his own benefit.
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