Trending Now - Veteran Wrestlers Hint at WWE Comeback Amid Buzz
WHO:
A seven-time WWE 24/7 Champion has officially confirmed retirement at age 39.
Chris Jericho, age 55, professional wrestler
A current 27-year-old NXT star
A 43-year-old star who has not been named
WHAT:
The seven-time WWE 24/7 Champion has decided to step away from in-ring competition.
Chris Jericho stated he believes he has one to four years left in his wrestling career.
The 27-year-old NXT star feels ready to join WWE RAW or SmackDown soon.
The 43-year-old star is open to a WWE return after a 10-year absence.
WHERE:
WWE, Stamford, Connecticut (implied location for the promotion)
WHEN:
The retirement announcement was made in 2026.
Chris Jericho's declaration was made in 2026.
The 43-year-old star's last appearance in WWE was in 2016.
WHY:
The motivation for the 27-year-old star is to become a WWE Superstar by getting called up to the main roster.
The 43-year-old star's openness to return is influenced by recent comebacks of past wrestlers.
HOW:
Chris Jericho made his career declaration during an interview with GamesHub.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 03:52 UTC)
A seven-time WWE 24/7 Champion has officially confirmed retirement at the age of 39. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026, as the champion decided to step away from in-ring competition. Fans will surely remember the impact this athlete had during their career.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Chris Jericho, at 55 years old, recently shared in an interview with GamesHub that he believes he has one to four years left in his wrestling career. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old NXT star expressed his readiness to join WWE RAW or SmackDown soon, while a 43-year-old star, who has not been named, is open to making a return to WWE after a decade away. The recent comebacks of past wrestlers have influenced this 43-year-old's decision, as he considers stepping back into the ring.