Adam Pearce uses familiar wording while previewing Netflix anniversary show
Summary
– Adam Pearce used a phrase closely tied to Chris Jericho while hyping RAW
– Jericho is expected to be WWE-bound after his AEW contract expiration
– The tease comes ahead of RAW’s January 5 Netflix anniversary episode
Speculation surrounding Chris Jericho’s return to WWE intensified after a recent promo from RAW General Manager Adam Pearce.
While previewing the January 5, 2026, episode of Monday Night RAW, Pearce highlighted the stacked lineup planned for the show, which also marks WWE’s first anniversary streaming live on Netflix. During the promo, Pearce slipped in a line that longtime fans immediately connected to Jericho’s WWE legacy.
Pearce referenced multiple championship matches and asked who would “break down the walls” and leave with gold. The phrase has long been associated with Jericho, whose WWE entrance famously opened with those exact words.
The timing of the comment raised eyebrows, as multiple reports have stated that Jericho’s AEW contract expired at the end of December. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Alba previously confirmed that Jericho is expected to sign with WWE and could appear as early as the January 5 edition of RAW.
Jericho has not appeared on AEW television since April 2025, when he exited a storyline involving Big Bill and Bryan Keith. He was also absent from AEW Worlds End, opting instead to livestream on YouTube during the event, a move many viewed as symbolic.
Adding to the intrigue, Jericho addressed questions about a WWE return during a holiday livestream, offering only a vague response that kept fans guessing. With WWE now leaning into familiar language and the Netflix-era milestone approaching, anticipation continues to build.
#WWERAW GM @ScrapDaddyAP previews the FIRST Raw of 2026 🔥
A special @Stranger_Things themed episode of Raw to kick off the new year!
📺: 8e/5p on @netflix pic.twitter.com/MWCLKGl4AT
— WWE (@WWE) January 4, 2026
