Chris Jericho recently touched on his reasons for re-signing with AEW instead of going to WWE, noting his involvement in launching AEW was a factor. Jericho made his return to AEW on April 1st, his first appearance in a year. Jericho noted that he considered his options, but the fact that he helped launch AEW made him inclined to return. I helped create AEW and I was never gone. It’s more exciting to be with the company that I helped create.”