Chris Jericho’s contract with AEW expires in a few months, and he has stated that he is open to anything, including a potential return to WWE.
While speaking on the latest “Grilling JR” podcast, Jim Ross gave his take on whether we will see Chris Jericho’s final match in 2025, and if so, in AEW:
“I think AEW will be his last stand. He’s got lots of influence there. He pretty much books his own programs, he lays out his own matches, and why not? That’s what you want. I’m all for that. I wish more talents would take a personal interest in what they’re doing. Chris has developed a relationship with Tony Khan that has been pretty substantial. He’s the kind of guy you want around. He’s the kind of guy that you want as an office guy. He’s the kind of guy you want in those roles.”
“I see him talking to talents all the time, young talents. They go to him and ask for advice, or what do you think of this, or should I be doing less of that, or whatever? He’s always, to my knowledge, been very willing to share his time and his expertise to some of these young kids. I know he’s helped make some guys. Darby Allin is a good example. Remember they had some matches on AEW television that were outstanding and it gave Darby a leg up. It gave him a jump start on his career and Chris put him over. Jericho has never been one to not put somebody over if it was the right thing to do. Sometimes you get into a situation where you don’t know what’s right and what’s wrong. Is this the way we should go with this deal? Should he put him over? Should he not put him over, all that stuff? So Chris has always been really good.”
“He’s an MVP in my view at AEW, without question.There’s just no doubt about that. I love working with him and I love seeing how he works with other talents and they listen to him because he’s been there and done that. That’s important to me. That’s where they get their learning. He’s a very valuable asset to the company. He can always go out and have a great match as a baby face or a heel. He can work with anybody and make them look better than they actually are. Even though he’s not a spring chicken, he stays in great shape. He’s a keeper. If Tony Khan is smart, and he is, Chris is going to be a part of the company for the foreseeable future for a long time to come. I do think that somewhere down the road when he and Tony Khan make the decision to say that’s enough, that he’ll get a send off like Sting’s in that sense, a special occasion and a big time deal. I just don’t think it’s anytime soon.”
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(h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription)
