Chris Jericho has addressed the rumors of him leaving AEW earlier this year. His contract was reportedly expired at the end of the year as rumors emerged about him leaving AEW for WWE. However, the speculation was crushed when Jericho returned to AEW in April 2026. Speaking to Beef Vegan, Jericho reflected on his AEW contract finishing up last year as well as the WWE jump rumors. Chris Jericho addresses his AEW Redemption match against Tommaso CiampaIn the same interview with Beef Vegan, Jericho opened up about his recent match with Tommaso Ciampa at AEW Redemption.