Chris Jericho WWE Return Rumors Shut Down by Close Friend Who Spoke to Him Directly

Is Chris Jericho heading back to WWE? Not so fast—at least according to someone who’s spoken to him directly.

During a recent episode of the Cat Corner podcast, former WCW star Ernest “The Cat” Miller addressed the growing speculation that Jericho might be preparing for a WWE return. While rumors are heating up online, Miller made it clear that if Jericho’s going anywhere, it won’t be happening immediately.

“Ding dong. Don’t you know I got a… I have a lot of friends in the business. And I hear some things sometime that is not all correct yet, but is working in that direction from somebody who know better, who know the truth. So they not just running out running off at the big mouth.”

Miller confirmed that the AEW name he was talking about was indeed Chris Jericho and said he had spoken to him directly.

“So what I said is WWE signing a AEW release wrestler and this is what I heard. I’ve been hearing all over the thing. I’ve heard it from him. I talked to him. He didn’t say he’s leaving right away. You know, I talked to Chris Jericho.”

When co-host Ray brought up talk of a WWE Hall of Fame induction or retirement tour for Jericho, Miller shut it down quickly.

“I haven’t heard all that now cuz they don’t know. That’s what I heard. No. Well, whoever told you that they don’t know a damn thing that will happen then.”

Adding more fuel to the fire, Jericho recently liked a post speculating about his WWE return, which only stirred up more online discussion. However, no firm reports have confirmed that WWE Creative is even discussing a Jericho comeback. Tony Khan also publicly stated that he loves working with Jericho and sees him as a vital part of AEW’s future.

Jericho has been a cornerstone of AEW since day one, and his exit—if it ever happens—would send shockwaves through the company. But for now, based on what Jericho allegedly told Ernest Miller, he’s not packing his bags just yet.

Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.