Chris Jericho’s Status for AEW Worlds End Revealed

Despite swirling WWE return rumors, Chris Jericho’s status for AEW Worlds End appears to be locked in—and he won’t be there.

AEW’s final pay-per-view of the year, Worlds End, takes place December 27 at 7 PM ET, but Jericho has made it clear he’ll be otherwise occupied that night. The former AEW World Champion announced that he’s reviving The Winnipeggers, his long-dormant YouTube show, for a live broadcast at 9 PM ET—right in the middle of the PPV’s runtime. Jericho tweeted:

“WE’RE PUTTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!!
Come join us on Dec 27 at 9 pm EST for the (possible) triumphant return of #TheWinnipeggers!
We have no script, no ideas, and no clue what we are gonna do….so it’s pretty much par for the course!
Only on my @youtube channel!”

While it hasn’t been officially confirmed whether The Winnipeggers will stream live or be pre-recorded, the timing strongly suggests Jericho will not be at AEW Worlds End in any capacity. AEW sources haven’t listed him for any creative involvement, and he hasn’t appeared on AEW programming in months following his ROH World Championship loss to Bandido in April at AEW Dynasty.

This news comes as rumors intensify around a potential WWE return in 2026 for the veteran star. But for now, it looks like Jericho is staying clear of AEW’s year-end event.

Does Jericho skipping Worlds End hint at deeper creative issues—or is it just a break from the spotlight? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you want to see him next.