MJF update
Added 2024-05-23 22:52:09 +0000 UTCMaxwell Jacob Friedman could be nearing a return.
We can’t speak to a certain date, but discussions have happened regarding MJF making an on-screen return to All Elite Wrestling. How it will look, alterations in presentation and the like have all been broached between MJF and AEW. There are several sources within AEW that believe that he could be coming back sooner than later, with most expecting him back in the fold by Forbidden Door in New York, if not sooner.
MJF has been out of action since December 30, when his record breaking AEW World Title reign came to an end at World’s End. MJF had been working with a plethora of injuries, but was adamant he wanted to finish out the reign. Prior to that, there were many changes, primarily due to the injury sustained to Adam Cole.
MJF remains under AEW contract for quite some time. At some point following the controversial AEW Double or Nothing 2022 situation, MJF got an extension with AEW, though we’re not sure if it kicked in and effectively replaced the former deal he had that would have expired on December 31, 2023. Higher ups knew that MJF was securely under contract, but MJF himself would not confirm that to much of anyone in the industry and many close to him, instead playing up that his deal was up at the end of 2023. MJF is among the highest earners in AEW as per the deal.
Regarding word of shoulder surgery, we’ve heard nothing regarding that, although MJF was working with a plethora of injuries by the time he finished up at AEW Worlds End in 2023.
Comments
Awesome! Hope he's 100% when he comes back.
Paul Komoroski
2024-05-24 01:08:33 +0000 UTCHopefully he gets healed up well. Can't wait to have him back in the ring and on the mic.
Dragmire
2024-05-24 00:27:12 +0000 UTCMakes the most sense because his Youtooz that was hinted was removed, and those presale the day after the ppv
Kyle Brown
2024-05-24 00:11:54 +0000 UTCI would have him show up this weekend. Gives time to move more tickets for Forbidden Door. Even if he can’t wrestle for a few weeks, just the knowledge that he’s going to be 100% there at UBS will move tickets.
Benjamin Brown
2024-05-23 23:59:49 +0000 UTCWait hold on, internet says he was going be at the Royal Rumble n omg totally at Mania. Any moment wwe bond. Lol hilarious 🤣
eric Wallis
2024-05-23 23:50:38 +0000 UTCGot long term deal
Chris Spires
2024-05-23 23:48:56 +0000 UTCWonder if he’d be the first high profile AEW talent to continue to sign 1 year deals to always keep that negotiation window open. Seems to be one with the most leverage.
Trevor D.
2024-05-23 23:44:03 +0000 UTCThe AEW/MJF Double or Nothing situation is what got me to pull the trigger on Fightful Select. Crazy times 😂
A
2024-05-23 23:24:00 +0000 UTCThank you for the update on her and for asking.
Bryan
2024-05-23 23:20:46 +0000 UTCWe already did we miss the dude
slick
2024-05-23 23:18:52 +0000 UTCIf he's not 100% I don't want him back. Even though I want to see his return
Mike Law
2024-05-23 23:04:50 +0000 UTCwasn’t trolling btw haha. Always respect your reporting.
Chris Podymaitis
2024-05-23 23:02:49 +0000 UTCOooooo, that sounds FUCKING exciting!
Juan Ortiz
2024-05-23 23:02:06 +0000 UTCFair enough
Florian Kohler
2024-05-23 23:02:05 +0000 UTCI asked today, nobody knew
Fightful Select
2024-05-23 23:02:04 +0000 UTCnah just phoenix
Fightful Select
2024-05-23 23:01:52 +0000 UTCTHEYRE ALL CONTROVERSIAL
Fightful Select
2024-05-23 23:01:24 +0000 UTCSwerve wins .Joe Attacks and has him choked out. Then MJf music hit. My god the pop
Christopher Cummins
2024-05-23 23:00:48 +0000 UTCSadly no. That stone cannot be unturned
Christopher Hendrix
2024-05-23 22:59:16 +0000 UTCGET THE HONEY
CMRN
2024-05-23 22:57:03 +0000 UTCOne day we will get a update on Jaime Hayter and the world will rejoice.
Bryan
2024-05-23 22:56:56 +0000 UTCCan we just pretend that the Devil angle never happened and then MJF can come back and do something completely unrelated to the Undisputed Kingdom or Adam Cole?
Cody
2024-05-23 22:56:45 +0000 UTCIs there a plane ticket to Vegas in his name?
Chris Podymaitis
2024-05-23 22:56:29 +0000 UTCRoof going to blow off the arena if he shows on Sunday
David C
2024-05-23 22:55:51 +0000 UTCSean I assume you mean DoN 2022 not 2023?
Florian Kohler
2024-05-23 22:55:50 +0000 UTC
