Chris Jericho’s AEW Status Questioned After Birthday Shoutout

Chris Jericho’s future in AEW continues to raise eyebrows—and now even a simple birthday post has fans convinced something could be brewing.

AEW wished Jericho a happy birthday on November 9, 2025, across their social media accounts. But it wasn’t the post itself that stirred the pot—it was the replies.

Fans immediately lit up the comments, interpreting the message as a possible farewell disguised as a celebration. One fan bluntly declared, “This might be the final time AEW account mentioning Chris Jericho 💔 Btw Happy Birthday to one of the best wrestlers in American wrestling history.”

Another follower seemed more hopeful, reacting with confusion and optimism as they questioned Jericho’s future, “He’s still under contract with AEW?? Soo I guess my ‘Wish’ to see him in AEW more,, still alive!!” Someone else sounded less confident that Jericho would stick around much longer, “Last time AEW wishing Jericho’s bday.”

Others took the post as indirect confirmation that he’s still officially part of the AEW roster, “So that means he is still with AEW.” Some fans just want clarity, with one user asking what everyone’s been thinking, “So is he coming back or what?”

One comment even speculated WWE is already preparing for Jericho’s return, “Whoa, saying HBD to a soon-to-be SmackDown star is crazy work..” And another simply added, “Celebrating his next birthday in WWE.”

The fan chatter comes after Jericho’s cryptic appearance on NHL on TNT in late October, where he discussed his ladder match with Shawn Michaels and casually dropped the line, “And then in AEW, where I work now…”

That single phrase has become the center of speculation, as Jericho hasn’t been on AEW television since April. While it suggested he was still with the company, his absence, the change in podcast topics, and the lack of AEW branding on his upcoming cruise event have all added to the uncertainty.

Jericho’s AEW deal—signed in October 2022—was a three-year extension that runs through the end of 2025. Despite his current limbo, sources say there’s been no request for time off, and AEW isn’t trying to freeze his contract. WWE, for its part, reportedly hasn’t begun creative discussions, but they are paying attention.

At this point, Jericho may simply be playing the game he knows best—keeping everyone guessing. He’s built a career off reinvention and surprise moves, and this may just be another chapter in that story.

Do you think Chris Jericho is AEW-bound, WWE-bound, or pulling one last swerve? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you think is really next for “The Ocho.”