MJF, known for his exceptional mic skills, recently stirred controversy with a statement that reportedly upset some within AEW. During his return to the company in Manchester almost a month ago, MJF cut promos on Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page. The most talked-about moment came when he compared Swerve to controversial rapper P. Diddy.
Reports from The Wrestling Observer and Fightful Select indicate that the company was not aware of MJF’s statement beforehand and was not pleased with it. It is unclear whether any action was taken or if the AEW World Champion was spoken to about the incident.
Following his win at AEW Worlds End, MJF became the new world champion for the second time. His first reign ended in 2023, and he made his first appearance as champion at Dynamite: New Year’s Smash. Despite memorable moments on the show, such as Willow Nightingale ending Mercedes Moné’s TBS Championship reign, ratings and viewership took a dip compared to previous episodes.
Next week on Maximum Carnage, MJF is set to defend his title against Bandido, who earned a shot by winning the Dynamite Diamond Ring. It remains to be seen how MJF will fare against the luchador in his first title defense.
As the storyline unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of this high-stakes match. Stay tuned to AEW for the latest developments in the world of professional wrestling.
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[Edited by: Enzo Curabo]
