“Why not?”: Drew McIntyre gave honest reaction to Chris Jericho’s potential WWE return ahead of winning Undisputed Championship

Drew McIntyre spoke openly when speculation around Chris Jericho’s future continued to grow. Caught by cameras in New York days before his championship clash in Germany, McIntyre addressed the idea of Jericho returning to WWE. McIntyre stood on the edge of a career-defining match and eventually won it as he defeated Cody Rhodes.The conversation occurred as WWE prepared for a major European run, as McIntyre was set to challenge Cody Rhodes in a demanding Three Stages of Hell match. While fans debated outcomes and surprises, McIntyre celebrated the win. Drew McIntyre shared that his stance on Chris Jericho comes from a personal connection. “Chris Jericho is one of my friends,” McIntyre said (via TMZ). “I spent a lot of my youth with him. He's a massive, massive star, and at this point in his life and career, whatever makes him happy makes me happy. He's gonna make a huge splash wherever he goes. If it's for us, why not?”Jericho, 55, spent nearly two decades with WWE before joining AEW in 2019. Reports suggest his AEW deal may be nearing its end, though he remains listed on the roster. His absence from television and recent public appearances have fueled talk of a return, with possible appearances tied to upcoming WWE events.McIntyre avoided speculation about contracts or time. But his comments extended the hype on social media.While Jericho rumors swirled, McIntyre kept his attention on the big life-changing task ahead. He spoke candidly about his mindset entering the title match against Rhodes. “I do whatever I can with whatever I'm given to the best of my ability,” McIntyre said. “Hopefully, it gets rewarded in the end. Everything is timing in this business.”He continued, “You can only get hot so many times, and I feel like we're pretty hot right now. We're on to something right now, and it's time to do something a little dangerous and unpredictable instead of the similar thing that works. Really shock people for once.”In Berlin, McIntyre emerged from chaos to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship. It was McIntyre's night.Also Read: WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights 9-jan-2026: Drew McIntyre becomes new World Champion, Jacob Fatu returns, two major title matches, and more