More on MJF's AEW return
Added 2024-05-27 00:47:54 +0000 UTCMJF is back in AEW, and returned with a fiery promo.
Plans have been in motion for MJF's return for quite some time, with AEW Double or Nothing long being the target date. We've been told that preparations were made well ahead of time to plan out his return.
We've not heard that MJF actually underwent shoulder surgery, as he'd told some in the industry he had worn the brace to help throw people off his track in recent weeks. MJF was legitimately injured going into AEW World's End. The nature of Adam Cole's injury played a major factor in the creative last year, and the ramifications are still felt. There were plans for a major match between the two last year, but as of the spring, it didn't look like that would be possible upon MJF's immediate return, although Cole did get physical during MJF's return segment.
There have been additional MJF themes prepared by Mikey Rukus, including the orchestral version you heard on the promo, and a piano version. There have also been significant creative plans in order for MJF to be involved in a top feud.
As if MJF didn't make it clear enough, he's in AEW long term, and on a multi-million dollar per year contract.
Most of the roster believed that MJF would be returning tonight, and Fightful had reported that he'd be coming back imminently. Word was that the plan was for him to fly to another city out west and be driven to the show. Nobody we spoke with saw him ahead of the return.
Comments
i thought the very same thing
Rick D
2024-05-27 02:39:51 +0000 UTCDon’t wear yourself out with all of these victory laps
Phillip_ino
2024-05-27 02:31:32 +0000 UTCMJF channeling his inner Triple H circa 2002 with his jacket tonight.
Scott George
2024-05-27 01:03:50 +0000 UTCWhat do you think "long term" means if not for "multiple years?"
rocksolid124
2024-05-27 01:02:39 +0000 UTCstates "in AEW long term"
Robert Harding
2024-05-27 01:01:20 +0000 UTCDidn’t say multi-year it said per year
Jordan Lassiter
2024-05-27 00:59:51 +0000 UTCWhere does it say that? It says long term
Flameducky
2024-05-27 00:56:22 +0000 UTCMJF will be a huge boost for AEW TV moving forward. He is their biggest home grown star. While I’d also love to have seen him in WWE, AEW needs him more and it’s incredibly important for the pro wrestling industry that AEW succeeds.
Jeffrey Brown
2024-05-27 00:56:03 +0000 UTC“he's in AEW long term, and on a multi-million dollar per year contract.”
JM
2024-05-27 00:55:53 +0000 UTCObviously no… could have had him as a surprise entry in anarchy in the arena. Would have been a much bigger bang for their buck.
Mmgeneral
2024-05-27 00:55:00 +0000 UTCWait so he’s not locked in for multiple years?
Jordan Lassiter
2024-05-27 00:54:09 +0000 UTCEven if the show just end after that segment I would be a happy boy
Independent Taiwan
2024-05-27 00:53:27 +0000 UTCWrestle the guy that can’t wrestle?
colin b
2024-05-27 00:53:05 +0000 UTCI bet he helps team aew tonight. I doubt darby is fully cleared
WillNaasty
2024-05-27 00:52:56 +0000 UTCCole can cost him something in the future to wrap up that end, but for now can’t wait to see what he does
Ryan
2024-05-27 00:52:45 +0000 UTCSo glad he’s back. Also thank you guys for updates that are so fast and detailed!
Peffers
2024-05-27 00:52:38 +0000 UTCShould have had him wrestle
Mmgeneral
2024-05-27 00:51:36 +0000 UTCPaid the man. Good
Tempo1337
2024-05-27 00:51:04 +0000 UTCI am so so happy
Andrew Bates
2024-05-27 00:49:29 +0000 UTC
