Chris Jericho discusses staying with AEW and company growth
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Chris Jericho shared insights on his decision to re-sign with AEW, emphasizing his pride in being a founding member of the organization. In a recent interview, he noted that witnessing AEW's growth since its inception influenced his choice to remain. Jericho highlighted the importance of focusing on AEW's own product rather than worrying about competition from WWE. He expressed confidence in AEW's upward trajectory, citing talent quality and ongoing audience engagement as key factors in the company's success.
- •Jericho re-signed with AEW after his contract expired in late 2025.
- •He joined AEW at its inception and takes pride in its success.
- •Jericho believes AEW's focus on its own product has fostered its growth.
- •AEW is seeing ratings comparable to its peak periods.
- •Jericho emphasizes the strong talent base in AEW's main event scene.
- 3:24 PMWrestling Inc — Chris Jericho Elaborates On Decision To Remain With AEW
"Chris Jericho has opened up about why he chose to re-sign with AEW earlier this year, and what he hopes the company achieves in the future.
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