Report: Chris Jericho in Houston for WWE “Night of Champions”

The “Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla” has arrived in the Lone Star State.

According to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, “Y2J” Chris Jericho flew into Houston today and is backstage for the WWE “Night of Champions” pay-per-view at the Toyota Center tonight.

While it’s not yet confirmed as to whether or not Jericho will appear during the telecast, this may be a sign that WWE has plans to use him at some point in the night.

The identity of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose’s mystery partner for their six-man tag team match tonight against The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Braun Strowman) has yet to be revealed, leaving the possibility of Jericho joining their cause and competing in the squared circle very much open.

The last time WWE fans saw Jericho was overseas for the “Beast in the East” WWE Network special when he defeated Neville in a thrilling one-on-one bout. He’s also worked a series of non-televised bouts at several Live Events, which he ultimately prefers to do at this stage of his career.

In a recent interview with “Huff Post Live,” Jericho noted how he wanted to work with the former Shield members in Ambrose, Reigns, and Seth Rollins in an on-air feud.

Editor’s Note

Nothing combats a 7-foot monster like Braun Strowman than the first-ever Unified WWE World Champion.

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