With John Cena hanging up his wrist and arm bands on his illustrious 23-year career following his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend, the rumor mills are buzzing about the possibility of another all-time great making his return to WWE for one final run.
Recent reports have speculated that Chris Jericho, who is 55 years old and has recently posted photos showing himself getting into shape, could be making a return to WWE after a nearly seven-year absence.
Jericho last appeared in WWE at the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble and has been signed to AEW since January 9, 2019, where he became their first-ever AEW World Champion; however, he has not wrestled with the company since April 2025. He is one of the most coveted and accomplished wrestlers in modern times, and is one of the only wrestlers to achieve WWE Grand Slam Champion status in both the original and the current format.
Given Jericho’s legacy and popularity, his re-entry into the WWE would make an immediate impact by reshaping current roster dynamics. Should he return, let’s explore four high-stakes feuds that would define this potentially career-defining run.
Seth Rollins
Despite Seth Rollins being sidelined due to the shoulder injury he sustained at Crown Jewel in October 2025, his highly anticipated return is projected to align perfectly with the build to WrestleMania in April 2026.
This timing sets the stage for a blockbuster rivalry with Rollins should Jericho return to WWE, as a first-ever dedicated one-on-one feud between the two, offering a fresh, electric matchup for fans.
While their in-ring styles promise a thrilling physical bout, where they could really put on a show is during their promo battles. Jericho is a legend on the mic, and Rollins’ intensely engaging “Visionary” persona is pure storytelling gold. Combining these two forces would be dynamic and highly entertaining.
A Jericho-Rollins feud holds such star power and audience anticipation that it is a guaranteed PLE draw and would very easily be one of the more exciting matchups for WrestleMania or SummerSlam.
A match between two of WWE’s most accomplished and engaging superstars would not even have to have a title on the line to be highly anticipated and legendary.
