• Real Reason AEW Wrestler Is Facing Homelessness
Willie Mack is airing his frustrations with AEW after a major change to his contract left him struggling to make ends meet. He posted on X that he is facing homelessness because “the booker” doesn’t think he’s worth the money. He even used the company’s own slogan, #WhereTheBestWrestle, to take a sarcastic jab at the promotion.
According to Fightful Select, the reason for Mack’s anger comes down to a significant pay cut. For the last two years, Mack was on a full-time, salaried contract. Recently, AEW moved him back to a “Tier Zero” deal, which means he only gets paid if he actually wrestles.
This is a huge problem because Mack hasn’t been booked for a single AEW or ROH match in 2026. His last AEW TV appearance was over a year ago.
While he is technically still under contract and allowed to work independent shows, past issues (like a 2024 falling out between AEW and GCW) have made it harder for him to find steady work elsewhere.
• Chris Jericho Expected To Return Soon
Speculation is swirling around Chris Jericho’s future as his time away from the ring looks to be ending soon. The WWE Legend recently trademarked the term “The Cornerstone,” a move that has fans and insiders trying to guess where he will show up next. While both major companies have been mentioned, all signs are currently pointing toward a return to AEW.
According to Fightful Select, there is a “growing belief” within All Elite Wrestling that Jericho is coming back. In fact, many people backstage have been talking about him potentially appearing on tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg, which is where he is billed from.
While Jericho has reportedly spoken with WWE over the last few months, nothing ever came of it. He wasn’t involved in any major events like the Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber, and there are currently no creative plans for him there.
The phrase “The Cornerstone” fits the style of his AEW characters much better than a WWE return, which adds more fuel to the fire that he’s staying put.
