As noted, Chris Jericho made a surprise return to open the April 1 episode of AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg, delivering a brief but impactful message that caught fans off guard.
After soaking in the reaction from the live crowd, Jericho simply stated, “Winnipeg … AEW, I’m home,” before the segment came to an end.
Not long after his on-screen return, Jericho took to social media to follow up with additional content. The former leader of the Inner Circle, Jericho Appreciation Society, and The Learning Tree shared a clip of his return segment on Instagram, along with a short caption. “I’m home,” he wrote in the first of several posts.
Jericho later posted another update featuring behind-the-scenes footage from just moments before his return. “Moments before my AEW comeback tonight in my hometown of Winnipeg,” he wrote, offering fans a closer look at his mindset ahead of stepping back through the curtain.
The social media activity continued beyond Instagram. Jericho also promoted newly released merchandise following his return, using his official X account to highlight the latest “Jericho” items now available through AEW.
His return marks his first appearance in AEW since stepping away in April 2025, when his run alongside The Learning Tree faction came to an end. With his comeback now official and additional content already being shared online, attention turns to what role Jericho will play moving forward on AEW programming.
Chris Jericho Shares Behind-the-Scenes Footage After AEW Dynamite Return
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