AEW Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, also known as MJF, has been confirmed for an appearance on Dynamite this Wednesday before his upcoming title defense. The three-time champion in All Elite Wrestling has been a prominent figure in the promotion, previously holding the International Champion title and winning the World title for the second time at Worlds End 2025.
Last week on Dynamite, MJF reintroduced the ‘BBB’ title and was confronted by Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and Samoa Joe. Additionally, Bandido, who recently won the Diamond ring, challenged MJF for the World title next week on Dynamite: Maximum Carnage. The Salt of the Earth is set to participate in a promo segment on this week’s Dynamite episode.
The official AEW social media handle announced MJF’s appearance with a statement that teased the confrontation between MJF and his challengers: “LIVE, 8/7c on TBS + HBO Max Wednesday, 1/7 AEW World Champion @The_MJF Appears LIVE! What will MJF say after being confronted by Hangman, Kenny Omega, Swerve, Samoa Joe & Brodido? MJF defends the title vs @BandidoWrestler NEXT WEEK, 1/14! Dynamite, THIS WEDNESDAY!”
In a surprising turn of events, former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega put MJF on notice during his celebration on Dynamite last week. Omega vowed to become a worthy challenger for the World Championship, hinting at a potential future showdown between the two top stars. Their last encounter on Collision in 2023 ended with MJF retaining the title against Omega, leaving fans eager for a rematch.
As the anticipation builds for MJF’s upcoming title defense against Bandido, the AEW landscape is filled with excitement and uncertainty. With top talents like Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland in the mix, the road ahead for MJF promises to be filled with challenges and intense rivalries. Wrestling fans can catch all the action and drama unfold on Dynamite, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the world of All Elite Wrestling.
