Chris Jericho has officially confirmed his return to in-ring competition at AEW Dynasty on April 12 in Vancouver. The announcement came during a promo segment for Y2J on the April 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, where Jericho revealed a new contract with the promotion and immediately chose his opponent for the upcoming pay-per-view.
The segment centered around Jericho revealing that he has signed a new multi-year AEW deal. The former AEW Champion reflected on the risks he has taken throughout his career and his role in building the company. The veteran made it clear he's not finished taking chances, despite approaching his first match in nearly a year.
Ricochet Interruption Leads to Dynasty Match
Before the contract signing could conclude, Ricochet interrupted and questioned Jericho's readiness to return. He suggested the veteran stay away from active competition.
Jericho responded by revealing a key clause in his new deal that allowed him to choose his opponent for AEW Dynasty. After some back-and-forth, Jericho told Ricochet, 'You just made the list,' confirming the match for April 12.
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First Match Since Losing ROH Championship
The Dynasty bout marks Jericho's first AEW match since April 6, 2025, when he lost the ROH World Championship to Bandido in a 'Title vs. Mask' bout. The veteran had been absent from the wrestling world since then.
Jericho made his surprise return on the April 1 episode of Dynamite in Winnipeg, re-emerging after his lengthy absence. The contract signing segment on April 8 provided the full picture of his comeback plans.
