WHY CHRIS JERICHO IS EXPECTED TO JUMP TO WWE ON THE NETFLIX ANNIVERSARY
Chris Jericho is rumoured to join WWE after his AEW deal ends Dec 31. Will he appear on the Jan 5 Netflix Raw anniversary?
Word is, WWE might snag Chris Jericho soon. Wrestling Intel's Alex McCarthy reported on Sunday, December 28, that Jericho is likely heading to WWE since his AEW contract ends on December 31.
McCarthy wrote, We hear Chris Jericho is going to sign with WWE when his AEW deal is up. Sources say his contract ends at midnight on December 31, and he's expected to sign right away.”
The report also mentioned Jericho might show up on the January 5 edition of Monday Night Raw, which is the first-year anniversary of the WWE thingy on Netflix. Some folks are wondering if he might also pop up at the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia on January 31.
So, where does Jericho fit in WWE?
Jericho's return will be a big deal. Whether you love him or hate him, Jericho has been a major player for the last whatever years. He’s stayed current and keeps changing things up, for better or for worse. He’s a future Hall of Famer and should be inducted someday. Seriously, no one would complain if he were the main guy in the 2026 class, even if he’s still wrestling. He’s earned that spot.
Still, some might worry about WWE bringing back another older wrestler who could take up space in the men’s division. Fans are eager for younger wrestlers to get to the top. With guys like Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, and Oba Femi coming up, the number of guys over 40 is a valid point. The older guys should make room for the younger guys, but that’s not what's happening now.
Everyone wants to know where Jericho will land on the main roster. One idea that comes to mind is GUNTHER taking him out, since he’s becoming the new “Legend Killer,” retiring two big names in 2025. That could be a cool storyline that makes for big matches while keeping Jericho and GUNTHER away from the title scene.
The January 5 edition of Monday Night Raw is shaping up to be a big show. If Chris Jericho is there, then things will be extra hype. Either way, word is he’s heading back to WWE for what could be one of the last runs of his career.
ENDING SOON: RANDY ORTON RETIREMENT TOUR RUMORS EXPLODE AFTER ERIC BISCHOFF’S LATEST PLEA
Eric Bischoff wants a Randy Orton retirement tour in 2026. After Cena's 2025 exit, see who else is hanging up the boots next year.
Randy Orton's a lock for the WWE Hall of Fame, and he needs a great goodbye when he finally calls it quits. That's what wrestling expert Eric Bischoff said on his podcast.
Remember when John Cena retired in 2025 after a year-long farewell tour? It had lots of surprises, old faces, and awesome matches. Still, it was a little sad seeing Cena, “Mr. Never Give Up,” lose to the next big thing. Cena and Orton even wrapped up their big feud at Backlash that May. Now that Cena’s done, other big stars might be thinking about hanging up their boots, too. AJ Styles already said he’s retiring in 2026.
Rey Mysterio might also do his last match next year. He’s talked about it recently. With all the drama between him and Dominik, who’s a big deal in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Rey could retire after one last match against his son. And then there’s Chris Jericho from AEW, who might come back to WWE to end his career. Word is WWE wants to give him a retirement storyline.
Also, John Cena may have hinted that Brock Lesnar might retire in 2026 at SummerSlam. He said that because the show's in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is a big place for Lesnar. With so many wrestlers possibly retiring soon, Eric Bischoff said he's hoping for a great sendoff for Randy Orton, who he really likes.
Eric Bischoff Wants Randy Orton to Get a Great WWE Goodbye
On his podcast, 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff said he really wants WWE to do a Randy Orton retirement tour because he’s a real fan of the 14-time World Champion.
Bischoff really likes Orton and thinks he deserves the best possible ending to his career.
The retirement tour I really want to see is Randy Orton's. I think Randy's an amazing performer. "He's so good that I want him to get the goodbye he deserves," Eric Bischoff said.
STAY HUMBLE 11:11? DECODING JEY USO’S CRYPTIC INSTAGRAM MESSAGE AFTER FRUSTRATING SOLO LOSS
Jey Uso’s 2025 downfall leads to a cryptic "Stay Humble" message. Is a heel turn coming during his title match with Jimmy?
After rumors started swirling about Jey Uso maybe turning bad, he sent a confusing message.
Jey Uso's had a crazy 2025. He kicked off the year big by pulling off a surprise win at the Royal Rumble. Then, he beat Gunther at WrestleMania 41 for the World Heavyweight Title. But even though he was a top guy in WWE, a lot of fans started hating on his time as champ.
The Yeet Master lost the title in June and kept failing to win it back. He even lost to LA Knight in the Last Time Is Now thing to find John Cena's last opponent. Because he kept losing as a solo act, he got back with his brother Jimmy Uso. Now, they're supposed to fight AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on RAW next week for the World Tag Team Titles.
Things seem good for the ex-World Heavyweight Champ, but there are rumors he might turn to the dark side soon because he's been frustrated. It's worth noting he even freaked out at ringside after losing to LA Knight in the tournament.
Even with all this, Jey Uso seems like he's keeping his head up. He recently put a video on Instagram of himself walking down the street, with the caption Stay humble though, 11:11. The song Minding My Goddamn Business by Nick Hustles was playing in the background.
Someone in WWE is unsure about Jey Uso. Getting Back Together With Jimmy Uso
Like I said, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso got back together on WWE RAW. In their first match back, The Usos fought their old rivals, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day. After the match, someone who used to be King of the Ring said that even though he hates his rivals, they are talented. He also wondered how long the reunion would last.