Chris Jericho Returns With 3-Word Promo On AEW Dynamite In Winnipeg
Despite WWE rumors, Chris Jericho returned on AEW Dynamite in his hometown of Winnipeg.
Chris Jericho returned on AEW Dynamite AEW Chris Jericho Returns on AEW Dynamite (April 1, 2026) | Key Points Chris Jericho returned to open AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Jericho had previously been the subject of WWE return rumors as his AEW contract reportedly expired on December 31, 2025. Ensuing reports noted that injury time could be added to Jericho’s AEW contract.
Jericho was rumored to return to AEW amid reports of the inaugural AEW world champion trademarking the term “Cornerstone. ” Reports of Chris Jericho’s AEW demise were exaggerated as the future Hall of Famer made a surprise return on AEW Dynamite from his hometown of Winnipeg-Manitoba, Canada. There were whispers and rumors throughout the day of AEW and Jericho working together again, and after similar rumors of Jericho returning to WWE, the artist formerly known as Y2J (among other nicknames) is back on TBS.
“Winnipeg! I’m home,” said Jericho during a surprise opening to Dynamite. Jericho crashed what was supposed to be a contract signing between Kenny Omega and MJF, who will duel for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship at AEW Dynasty on April 12, 2026.
Dynasty will also be held in Canada. AEW has booked an ongoing storyline of high-profile challengers coming out of the woodwork to declare their interest in the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, and as a result, a match against one of AEW’s only true draws in MJF. MJF’s world title win at AEW World’s End 2025 has translated to a spike in viewership for AEW Dynamite, which did its highest number since 2024 last Wednesday (765,000 viewers.