Summary

Chris Jericho officially put pen to paper on a new AEW contract during the April 8 episode of Dynamite, then immediately used part of that deal to set up his next pay-per-view match.

Jericho came to the ring saying it was good to be back and reflected on the risks he has taken throughout his career, while also admitting that not every idea had landed. Before he could finish the segment, Ricochet and The Demand interrupted him and tried to talk him out of signing.

Jericho signed anyway, then revealed that his new contract includes a clause allowing him to choose his opponent for AEW Dynasty. He used that clause to name Ricochet, then brought back The List to close the exchange.

The segment followed a Dynamite episode that was already heavy on Dynasty build, including the broader card movement covered in AEW's latest go-home developments.

What Jericho vs. Ricochet means for AEW Dynasty

Jericho naming Ricochet on the spot gives AEW Dynasty another confirmed direction point, and it turns what began as a contract celebration into a personal program right away. The clause in Jericho's new deal also framed him as someone who still expects influence in AEW, not just another veteran returning for a one-off appearance.

For Ricochet, the interruption instantly paid off with a major singles match against one of the most protected names in company history. That raises the stakes for Dynasty because the story is now tied both to Jericho's long-term future in AEW and to whether Ricochet can shut down Jericho's latest reinvention before it gains momentum.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.