Chris Jericho Implies That WWE Wants Him Back

Is there a chance that Chris Jericho could launch a bold jump from AEW > WWE?

by Jamie Kennedy
Chris Jericho
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Chris Jericho has teased that WWE "higher ups" want him back in the company ASAP.

The AEW star quoted a fan tweet pitching a faction with Jericho, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on TV. Responding, Chris said: "Hmm....well some higher ups want that to happen sooner than later!". Jericho also included the hashtag, "#tampering", which was surely a nod towards recent reports suggesting that Tony Khan feels Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are noising up All Elite workers.

The artist formerly known as 'Y2J' never misses a beat, does he?

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It's in Jericho's best interests to play up to rumours linking him with a WWE return. The veteran knows he'll maximise his value if Khan feels threatened by a possible AEW departure, so it's only smart. Nobody should have a problem with pro wrestlers getting the best deal they can, put it that way.

Jericho leaving All Elite would be a hammer blow for Tony and company though. The legend has been a major creative force in the promotion since it launched three years ago, and he continues to be featured heavily on TV today.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.