Chris Jericho WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Return Plans

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Following AEW Worlds End 2025, news started to circulate that Chris Jericho was finishing up his run with All Elite Wrestling on December 31.

With a recent report indicating that he was expected to return sooner rather than later, Jericho looked to potentially be coming back on the January 5 edition of WWE Raw, but it wasn’t meant to be.

With all signs point to his return, Jericho could make his way back at the next premium live event, WWE Royal Rumble 2026.

Here are six Chris Jericho WWE Royal Rumble 2026 potential return plans.

6. #30 Entrant In Men’s Royal Rumble Match

The Men’s Royal Rumble Match seems like the most likely destination for a Chris Jericho return right now.

While Jericho could always return before the event, it really feels like everything is pointing in the direction of the legend making his way back for the Men’s Rumble.

Coming in as the number 30 entrant, the first ever AEW World Champion would make the grandest return possible.

As the final participant to enter the match, Jericho would have a good chance to mix it up with the current top stars in WWE and potentially even pull this one out.

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