8 Wrestlers WWE Will Sign In 2026

8. Chris Jericho

The return of the man with more Intercontinental Championship reigns than anyone else and the first person to ever simultaneously hold the WWE and WCW titles is an enormous deal. As Chris Jericho enters the twilight years of his in-ring career, his next contract is likely to be his last, and it's only fitting that a performer of this magnitude ends his career on the biggest stage possible.

While critics have openly taken potshots at Chris in recent years, his legacy is already sealed as one of the most innovative and influential performers of all time. AEW instantly felt like a much bigger deal when he joined them from their inception, and his feud with Kenny Omega was arguably one of the biggest catalysts for that federation's existence. Throw in that he was their first-ever world champion, and his accolades are literally indisputable.

As for a final run in WWE, there are mouth-watering potential interactions with AJ Styles and the possibility of a line-stepping feud with CM Punk. Whatever way you slice it, Chris Jericho's return to WWE will be one of the biggest events of 2026.