AEW CEO Tony Khan addressed the status of Chris Jericho, admitting he would rather not discuss the veteran’s current contract details but confirming his continued high regard for the star. Jericho has been absent from AEW programming since April 2025.

Asked about Jericho’s status and the reason for his recent break, Khan kept some details private. “It’s a very good question, and some of it comes down to just working out the dates,” Khan began. Asked if the deal is almost up, Khan responded: “I would rather not get into that, but also I respect you asking about it, and if I could give as much information as possible to try and keep a very constructive dialog…..I absolutely hope we’ll get Chris back in.”

Khan emphasized that Jericho’s legacy is foundational to the company. “Chris Jericho i

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