Chris Jericho has once again set the wrestling world talking after sharing a cryptic social media post that has fueled speculation about a potential WWE return.

Over the past several years, fans have seen a number of AEW stars make the jump to the Stamford-based promotion, with names like Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Ethan Page, Ricky Saints, Shawn Spears, and Lexis King already making the move. Now, it seems Chris Jericho could be the next big name under discussion.

Jericho, the inaugural AEW World Champion, has been absent from television since taking a self-imposed hiatus in April. Initially, it was thought he stepped away to tour with his band Fozzy. However, despite the tour ending and Jericho being cleared to compete, he has not returned to AEW programming, raising questions about his future.

Adding to the speculation, rumors have circulated that Jericho may be in line for a WWE comeback at next year’s Royal Rumble. Those whispers grew louder after his recent post on X/Twitter, where he shared a photo of himself looking contemplative out of a plane window with the caption:

“#Contemplation”

Though the post did not directly reference wrestling, the timing has sparked heavy discussion about whether Jericho is preparing to leave AEW and rejoin WWE.

A return to WWE could also give Jericho the chance to refresh his character, something he has successfully done many times throughout his career. Before his hiatus, crowds often greeted him with chants of “please retire,” and even his deluded “Learning Tree” persona was met with pushback. A move back to WWE could provide the reinvention that has been a trademark of Jericho’s longevity in the business.

#Contemplation pic.twitter.com/YGvnT4dgDT

, Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 27, 2025

AJ Lee has broken her silence following the shocking events at WWE’s live event in Manchester.

The show closed with CM Punk teaming with Sami Zayn and Penta to battle Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, and JD McDonagh. At ringside, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez looked to tilt the momentum in their faction’s favor. When Rodriguez distracted the referee, Perez seized the moment and stunned the crowd by hitting her Pop Rox finisher on CM Punk.

The move was especially striking given that Perez has long been referred to as the “daughter” of Punk and AJ Lee, with the trio sharing a close bond both inside and outside of WWE.

Following the incident, Perez boasted about her actions on social media and tagged AJ Lee directly. Rather than condemn the betrayal, Lee instead gave her full backing to Perez. She wrote:

“My daughter has never done a single thing wrong in her entire life.”

At this time, CM Punk has not made any public comment on the situation.

My daughter has never done a single thing wrong in her entire life

, AJ Mendez (@TheAJMendez) August 27, 2025

Fans at WWE’s international live event in Manchester received an unexpected treat when British comedian Michael McIntyre made a surprise in-ring appearance.

The event took place at the AO Arena, with top stars including CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods competing. After Kingston and Woods fell to the War Raiders, they were quickly matched against an unannounced duo billed as the Manchester Maniacs.

In a shocking outcome, the Maniacs won the match, marking their professional wrestling debut. The reveal afterward showed the men behind the masks were none other than Michael McIntyre and a local father of two.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the entire segment was filmed for McIntyre’s Big Show, which airs on BBC. The father’s children, Charlie and Dexter, joined the celebration on stage, where it was explained that the match had been for a heartfelt cause. Charlie had previously survived a life-threatening battle with sepsis thanks to treatment at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

As part of the surprise, £10,000 was donated to the hospital by WWE and McIntyre’s Big Show, honoring the family’s story and the hospital’s life-saving work.

Michael McIntyre at a WWE show? Wasn’t expecting to see that today!

Great moment when they air it on his BBC show in the future pic.twitter.com/p3SlZMcHcz

, Richard Land (@maskedwrestlers) August 26, 2025

Mr Anderson is set to return to the spotlight with a microphone in hand next week when TNA heads to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for television tapings on September 4 and 5.

Ahead of the shows, fans in the Twin Cities will be treated to a special event on September 3. The reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions, Matt and Jeff Hardy, will take part in a Q&A and photo session titled the Twin Cities Hardy Party, with Anderson serving as the evening’s host at the Graze Food Hall by Travail. The Q&A begins at 7pm local time, followed by photo opportunities with select attendees.

Anderson, who famously extended his name with “…ANDERSON,” had a six-year run with TNA from 2010 to 2016, capturing the TNA World Championship twice and briefly aligning with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s Immortal faction. After leaving the company, he founded The Academy, a Minneapolis-based professional wrestling school that he continues to oversee.

At this point, it is not confirmed whether Anderson will also appear at the television tapings that follow the Hardy Party. Stars currently advertised for those shows include Matt and Jeff Hardy, Nic and Ryan Nemeth, Steve Maclin, Eric Young, Ash By Elegance, Indi Hartwell, and Masha Slamovich. NXT star and reigning TNA World Champion Trick Williams is also scheduled to be in action.