Chris Jericho Returns to AEW on Dynamite

Chris Jericho made a surprise return to All Elite Wrestling on Wednesday night, appearing on the April 1, 2026, episode of AEW Dynamite at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and declaring the promotion his home after nearly a year away from television.

The 55-year-old wrestling veteran, whose last AEW appearance came in April 2025 during a promo segment with former faction members Big Bill and Bryan Keith, interrupted the show's opening contract signing between AEW World Champion MJF and challenger Kenny Omega. As Tony Schiavone prepared to facilitate the segment, Jericho's entrance music "Judas" by Fozzy played, drawing an immediate roar from the hometown crowd. Jericho entered the ring, absorbed the cheers, and addressed the audience with a simple message: "Winnipeg, AEW, I'm home." He then exited, allowing the contract signing to proceed amid heightened tension, with Omega vowing to dethrone MJF at the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view and MJF firing back with insults about Omega's health.

Jericho's hiatus had fueled widespread speculation about his future, including potential talks with WWE, where he spent nearly two decades earlier in his career, winning multiple...