Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
WWE officials had been negotiating with Chris Jericho on a new contract in recent weeks, but talks fell through. WWE opted to cease talks with the wrestler/musician in recent days.
It is believed that the proposed deal fell through due to control over when he worked as well as his activities outside of WWE. Officials were seeking a deal where the company would be his top priority and they would have some control over his outside endeavors. Jericho, on the other hand, wanted complete control of all of his activities.
Jericho was open to returning as early as this month had WWE agreed to his terms. He was looking to work forty to fifty dates per year, including full-time for cycles and even assisting the developmental program. However, he would determine the periods when he worked and would be strictly unavailable during tours, which WWE was not in favor of.
AEW: Claudio Castagnoli on Ultimate Mission Statement for Death Riders in AEW, Darby Allin Reveals Fire Trucks Showed Up To His House Thinking It Blew Up During Filming of AEW Collision Segment, Kevin Knight Sets New TNT Title Defense Record
Scott D’Amore on Process That Led To Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s TV Deal with TSN, MLP’s TV Deal Being One-Year Deal with Options, His Belief Mauro Ranallo Is Indisputably Best Combat Sports Announcer In History, & He Tried To Bring Back Mike Tenay to Impact/TNA When He and Don Callis Took Over
NJPW G1 Climax 2026 Night 4 Results, Night 5 Card, Updated Standings
