AEW President Tony Khan recently appeared on “Busted Open Radio” and was asked about the status of Chris Jericho, who has been absent from AEW television. Dave Lagreca noted Jericho’s foundational role in the company and asked for an update on his future.
Khan responded with high praise for the former champion, emphasizing his gratitude for Jericho’s contributions. “I love Chris Jericho,” Khan stated. “He’s a huge part of AEW. He’s been here since the beginning”.
When pressed for what might be next for Jericho, Khan gave a vague timeline but reiterated Jericho’s importance to the company.
“I think we’ll see what happens here in the coming months,” Khan said. “But Chris is always a welcome big part of AEW we’d always want to have here”.
Khan continued, “So I absolutely am so grateful to Chris Jericho for everything he’s done”.
Jericho’s Legacy in AEW
Khan pointed to Jericho’s historical significance as the company’s first-ever world champion as a reason he remains a valued figure.
“You mentioned that AEW book, looking at the history. Well, Chris Jericho is a huge part of that history. The very first AEW World Champion,” Khan explained. “And somebody who’s now a nine-time World Champion and has won several of those championships here with us.”
He concluded his thoughts by reiterating his appreciation. “So I am very, very grateful to Chris and Chris is always a very welcome huge part of AEW”.
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