Why did Chris Jericho leave WWE? Is Chris Jericho returning to WWE?

Chris Jericho is an American and Canadian professional wrestler and singer. He is the stable leader of the Jericho Appreciation Society.

Because of his outlandish rock star persona, he has been dubbed one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time by journalists and industry peers.

Why did Chris Jericho leave WWE?

Chris Jericho had a glorious run with the WWE. His final run with the WWE ended on a disappointing note, and if it hadn’t been for a questionable booking decision, things in the wrestling world could have been very different.

During an interview with Inside The Ropes, Jericho revealed that WWE’s decision to book his WrestleMania 33 match against Kevin Owens was a major factor in his decision to leave the company.

Is Chris Jericho returning to WWE?

Jericho stated in the summer of 2020 that he has no plans to return to WWE, stating that he cannot “stay in the same place forever.”

Jericho is now employed by the competing AEW promotion. In January 2019, he was revealed as one of the company’s first major signings, and Jericho went on to become the inaugural AEW World Champion.