Chris Jericho diving headfirst into his next AEW era that came with ‘powerful’ — and subtle — change
Chris Jericho is entering a new era in his AEW career, likening it to the evolution of a rock band. After a year-long break, he returned to AEW with a fresh approach, dropping his first name and adopting a simpler persona. This change has resonated positively with fans, marking a significant shift in his wrestling identity.
- ▪Chris Jericho compares his wrestling career to that of a rock band, emphasizing longevity and evolution.
- ▪After a nearly year-long break, he returned to AEW with a new persona that has been well-received by fans.
- ▪Jericho has chosen to go by just 'Jericho' on AEW television, simplifying his wrestling identity.
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Chris Jericho diving head first into his next AEW era that came with ‘powerful’ — and subtle — change By Joseph Staszewski Published May 23, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET Chris Jericho compares his pro wrestling career to that of a great rock-and-roll band, with longevity, as he enters his next era in the business. Through each phase, there will be different levels of fans’ happiness with different albums or personas, from love to hate to somewhere in between. Before the 55-year-old Jericho took a nearly year-long break from AEW to tour with his band Fozzy and film acting roles such as Season 2 of “Dexter: Resurrection,” his Learning Tree gimmick with Big Bill and Bryan Keith wasn’t clicking with a large portion of the audience.
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