Chris Jericho Returns To CBS Series Tracker As Villain Guest Star
Chris Jerico announced on Monday via Instagram that he will guest star in the lead villain role of CBS's top-rated drama *Tracker*, appearing Sunday March 22 at nine p.m., EST, for an episode titled "Breakaway." While fans have been anticipating his return to WWE since December and rumors persist regarding a potential appearance during upcoming PPVs like WrestleMania or SummerSlam.
Key Points
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1Chris Jericho is returning to television with an acting role on CBS's 'Tracker' instead of wrestling in the ring.
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2He will guest star as Virgil Dean, a lead antagonist villain character named by himself and referred to variously across reports.
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3The episode titled 'Breakaway,' featuring his appearance scheduled for Sunday March 22 at 9 pm EST on CBS.
Developments
Chris Jericho is returning as lead antagonist Virgil Dean for the CBS series *Tracker* this Sunday. He has been acting since his April 2025 hiatus from AEW TV and remains under contract with that promotion while speculating about a future move to WWE when it expires in July of next year (the text mentions "next episode" on Tracker, which is scheduled for the upcoming week).
Chris Jericho has joined CBS drama *Tracker* as lead villain Virgil Dean in an upcoming episode airing Sunday. This acting role coincides with his extended absence from WWE and speculation regarding a frozen contract at All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He remains on AEW's official roster despite reports that the company may not be offering him further opportunities, while fans like Eric Bischoff have suggested he would prefer to finish his career in WWE.
Chris Jericho is returning to television as the lead antagonist named Virgil Dean in an upcoming episode of CBS's *Tracker*. The series features Justin Hartley starring alongside eight million weekly viewers based on Jeffery Deaver's novel.
Chris Jerico announced via social media on March 16, 2026 that his character Virgil Dean appears in a CBS episode of *Tracker* titled "#Breakaway," which airs Sunday at 9 pm EST and features him as the lead bad guy. The show's description notes he plays an ex-stuntman turned criminal who is investigating shady producers after Baxter disappears, while Jericho has been off AEW television since April 2025 with no confirmed return date for wrestling matches yet to be announced in this text