The Wrestling Observer has revealed that Chris Jericho's contract with NJPW has already expired, and not he is not expected to appear WrestleKingdom 15.

It's been reported that former NJPW President Harold Meij didn't want to bring Jericho back due to how much he would have to pay to have him on the show. However, Meij's departure from NJPW, it seems possible that Jericho could eventually make an appearance.

The report also claims that there's a possibility that Chris Jericho could appear in NJPW at some point in 2021. The rumored event for this to happen is Dominion.

It was mentioned that both Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley still have NJPW appearances left on the contracts they signed, which they were unable to fulfill due to the travel restrictions of COVID-19.