Chris Jericho’s future has officially been locked in—and the real update here is now confirmed straight from Tony Khan.
Following Chris Jericho’s return to AEW last week, Khan has now revealed during the AEW Dynasty media call on April 9, 2026 that Jericho has signed a new multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling. Khan addressed the situation directly when asked about Jericho’s contract status, confirming that the deal is done while keeping the finer details under wraps.
He didn’t go into specifics about length or financial terms, but he made it clear that this wasn’t a forced move or a last-minute save—Jericho had real options on the table. Khan also acknowledged that interest in Jericho wasn’t limited to just one place, suggesting there were multiple opportunities across the wrestling world. But despite that, Khan made it clear that Jericho made a clear decision about where he wanted to be—and that decision brought him right back to AEW.
This update changes the narrative around Jericho’s situation. While earlier reports pointed to contract talks and outside interest—including conversations with WWE—Khan’s latest comments put the focus on Jericho choosing AEW and committing long-term.
It also lines up with what Khan previously said about Jericho valuing AEW as his home base, but this time there’s no speculation left—the deal is signed, and it’s a multi-year commitment. With Jericho now officially staying in AEW for the foreseeable future, one of the biggest free agent questions in wrestling has been answered.
Do you think Chris Jericho made the right call signing a new multi-year deal with AEW, or would a WWE return have been the better move at this stage of his career? Drop your thoughts and feedback below.