"Let Him Win the Rumble," "He'll Get a Big Check"- Fans Erupt After Reports Emerge of WWE's Interest in Top AEW Star

A major AEW star is reportedly attracting interest from WWE, and fans online have shared their opinions on the development.

All Elite Wrestling is home to a good mix of pro-wrestling talent, ranging from youngsters to veterans looking to help new faces get over with the fans. One of these veterans is former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho. Y2J was last seen in the Jacksonville-based promotion back in April and has been on hiatus since.

Recently, Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Jericho's contract with the Jacksonville-based promotion would run out at the end of the year and that there have been talks of a potential return to WWE.

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Fans on X offered mixed opinions on the rumors of Jericho returning to WWE, with a majority of them openly welcoming Jericho's potential move to the Stamford-based promotion.

Check out some other reactions from fans on X below:

Fan reactions [Source: Screenshots of replies to @WrestlePurists on X]

AEW Legend Chris Jericho Recently Hinted at a WWE Return

Recently, Chris Jericho quietly gave a major hint about a potential return to WWE. The Learning Tree liked a post on Instagram about his return to the sports entertainment juggernaut.

The 54-year-old star is a legend in Tony Khan's promotion and helped put AEW on the map. It remains to be seen if Khan will let him go at the end of his contract this year.

In his final match before his hiatus, he dropped the ROH World Championship to Bandido at Dynasty in a Title vs. Mask match.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Arsh Das