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Chris Jericho 'Leaves' AEW With Just Months Remaining On His Contract

Could Chris Jericho's days in All Elite Wrestling be winding down? It's a fair question to ask after Wednesday night's episode of AEW Dynamite.

Rick Ucchino

Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite
Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite / Lee South - All Elite Wrestling

The Learning Tree has left Big Bill and Bryan Keith to branch out on their own.

Nine-time World Champion Chris Jericho absolutely flipped out on his two proteges Wednesday night on Dynamite. He expressed profound disappointment in Bill and Keith, for not only failing to capture the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Dynasty, but for not being there to help him retain the ROH World Title against Bandido.

The Nueve proceeded to destroy his 'TV Time' set with his beloved baseball bat before announcing his abrupt departure from AEW programming. Jericho said until Bill and Keith can alter his state of disappointment, its best that he just leave.

Its not clear at this time when, or if, Jericho will return to All Elite Wrestling. He could simply be taking some time off to allow Big Bill and Bryan Keith a chance to flourish in his absence, but the timing of his hiatus does lend to some speculation. Albeit a little on the reckless side.

According to a Variety report, Jericho signed a three year contract extension with AEW that is set to expire in October. He was also asked by a fan at a recent Horror Rock and Wrestle Fest event about whether he'd ever consider a return to WWE.

"Of course I would consider going back there," Jericho said. "I would consider not going back there too. It just depends on what the situation is and what's going on with me. But, we'll see. I mean, it's not even, never say never. It's consider all your options and choose wisely.”

Chris Jericho is arguably the important free agent signing in AEW history. When the company was in its infancy, the future Hall of Famer lent instant credibility to the promotion and provided a clear choice of competitor to establish the newly commissioned AEW World Championship.

With a stable of main event stars like Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page and Will Ospreay in the fold, and Jon Moxley serving as the company's rugged veteran, it will be interesting to see where the now 54-year-old Jericho fits into the mix in the months ahead.

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino has been covering professional wrestling since 2019, but his broadcast career has spanned over 15 years. He can be heard every weekday morning on 700WLW radio in Cincinnati, OH. You can also read his work over on SI's Cincinnati Reds Talk. Follow Rick on X and Instagram: @RickUcchino

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