On the February 26 episode of AEW Dynamite, MJF opened the show with a pre-taped promo, criticizing fans and emphasizing his self-centered focus. The promo included footage of MJF undergoing laser removal of his AEW tattoo.

Later in the night, after Adam Page defeated Aaron Solo, MJF confronted Page and revealed that he had attacked Christopher Daniels backstage.

MJF originally got the AEW tattoo to commemorate his return to the company at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view in 2024. His contract situation had been a central part of AEW storylines, often referred to as the “bidding war of 2024.” This angle blended real-life contract negotiations with kayfabe, as MJF frequently teased the possibility of leaving AEW for a more lucrative offer, primarily from WWE.

By playing up this uncertainty, MJF reinforced his heel persona—portraying himself as someone driven by money and self-interest. He routinely taunted fans and fellow wrestlers with the idea of departing AEW, further blurring the lines between fiction and reality. His contract was indeed set to expire in 2024, adding genuine intrigue to his storyline and keeping fans speculating about his next move.

MJF vs. Hangman Page in a singles match has been booked for AEW Revolution.

The stage is set for a showdown at AEW Revolution as a heated rivalry reignites between former AEW World Champions MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page.

The seeds of this confrontation were planted on the February 19th edition of Dynamite, which opened with a fiery war of words between the two competitors. The exchange quickly escalated, with both men taking personal shots at each other’s character and motivations. Page declared himself “real” while dismissing MJF as inauthentic, leading to a physical altercation. Later in the show, AEW made it official: MJF and Page will clash at AEW Revolution.

This match carries significant weight, as it marks the first time these two have faced each other in a one-on-one contest since 2019.

AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.

Updated AEW Revolution 2025 Card

• AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
• MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher – Steel Cage Match

Seth Rollins is a bonafide WWE guy, and in the past, has defended the company from others, including those in AEW. While WWE and AEW no-longer go head-to-head in the Wednesday Night Wars, Rollins’ recent comments about the compeition has caught a lot of attention.

During Sirius XM Sports, Rollins was asked to imagine a blockbuster trade between WWE and AEW—similar to the shocking NBA deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Knowing his response would make “some headlines,” Rollins argued that WWE talent operate on a different level to those in AEW.

“You’ll make some headlines with this one. I don’t think there is anybody in AEW that’s on that level.”

Rollins later added that John Cena is the LeBron James of WWE, and if a trade had to be made, he’d switch John for AEW’s MJF. This caught the attention of the former AEW World Champion, who Rollins described as like Luka Doncic.

While MJF had teased joining WWE in the past, he re-signed with AEW in 2022, ensuring many more years as part of the Elite roster. Speaking to Fox 5 New York after news of his re-signing broke, MJF said the decision was ‘very easy’ and that he believes in Tony Khan’s company.

With John Cena set to retire from in-ring competition this year, it’s all but guaranteed that he will never be traded to AEW. Nevertheless, Rollins’ comment this week has certainly raised some eyebrows, with fans questioning if anyone in AEW is on WWE’s level.

It’s been years since Cody Rhodes last appeared for All Elite Wrestling, but the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former EVP. On this week’s Dynamite, MJF brought up Cody in a tense in-ring face-off with the American Nightmare’s brother Dustin Rhodes.

MJF began his promo by mentioned that he got rid of Jeff Jarrett and that AEW stands for ‘All Elderly Wrestling’ thanks to Double-J. During his segement, MJF was interrupted by Max Caster and Hangman Page, before Dustin Rhodes arrived on the scene.

Dustin made it clear that MJF should keep Owen Hart’s name out of his mouth. He also criticized MJF for bringing up past addiction, pointing out that he had fought and overcame addiction. Rhodes added that MJF is not “the devil” because he has been to hell and made it out alive. He firmly declared that he is better than MJF—and that MJF knows it.

Never at a loss for words, MJF fired back by saying it took Dustin his whole career to get out of his father’s shadow and now he’s in the shadow of his little baby brother. This was a nod to Cody who has seen immense success since returning to WWE in April 2022.

These comments prompted Dustin to hit MJF and the two men brawled. Though security was able to split the pair, MJF escaped and kicked Rhodes in the crotch. It remains to be seen what’s to come for the two, but fans can expect that this showdown won’t be the last time MJF and Dustin Rhodes share the ring.

AEW Dynamite took an emotional turn this week, as MJF evoked Owen Hart during his in-ring segment with Jeff Jarrett. During a tense promo, MJF suggested that Jarrett was leveraging his friendship with the late Owen Hart to maintain relevance on screen.

“What really makes me mad is that just because you were best friends with Owen Hart, you think you’re owed a grand finale.”

Jarrett had remained calm against MJF’s earlier barbs but this comment rattled the WWE Hall of Famer. However, this time, Jarrett snapped, landing a decisive right hand on MJF. Security and Jarrett’s crew rushed to separate the two, with MJF narrowly escaping the ring and nearly coming face-to-face with Karen Jarrett.

Jarrett had some choice words of his own for MJF in their promo, including labelling the former AEW World Champion a leech and stating that “I was MJF before you were MJF.” Jarrett recently shared that he is on his final contract as an in-ring talent, and plans to capture the AEW World Championship before he retires from competition.

Owen Hart’s tragic passing at WWF Over the Edge 1999 remains one of wrestling’s darkest moments, over 25 years after his fall. Nevertheless, the legacy of the Rocket carries on, with AEW hosting its annual Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Jeff Jarrett and his bitter feud with MJF.

AEW’s MJF has already proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring, and now fans have caught their first official look at him in Happy Gilmore 2. On Christmas Day, Netflix shared the trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, where MJF can be seen in a huddle with Adam Sandler and other cast members.

MJF will portray one of Happy Gilmore’s sons, starring alongside Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Christopher McDonald. The role is a step up for the former AEW World Champion, who saw the majority of his scenes in The Iron Claw, including a speaking role, cut from the final product.

This role signifies a significant milestone in MJF’s acting career, complementing his other upcoming projects, including The Floaters and Stranglehold.

Back in the ring, MJF is preparing to do battle with Adam Cole at this weekend’s AEW Worlds End pay-per-view over the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on MJF who continues to make waves in and out of the ring.

AEW is gearing up for Worlds End on December 28 in Orlando, Florida, with one of the most personal matches set to happen being Adam Cole Vs. MJF. During the December 21 episode of AEW Collision, the two exchanged heated words with MJF taking the personal nature of their feud to a whole new level.

MJF took the microphone first, delivering sharp jabs at Adam Cole. MJF mocked what he perceives as Cole’s physical fragility, remarking that even a small bump, a gust of wind, or a cavity could take him down. Adding to the sting, MJF referenced Cole’s personal life, alluding to his recent breakup with Britt Baker, claiming that Cole may even need to find a new dentist.

MJF’s barbs didn’t stop there as he continued to mock the “crack bay-bay,” in reference to Cole’s recent weight loss. In response, Cole accused MJF of using political influence to secure a spot in AEW for Alicia Atout and highlighted MJF’s two hair restoration surgeries.

These barbs touched on some very real issues for both men, with Cole confirming back in October that he and Baker are no longer together. Earlier this year, Baker was suspended following a backstage incident with Cole, in which she took issue with Cole’s girlfriend Alicia Atout being in the women’s locker room. MJF allegedly punched a wall over the incident, just before his grueling hour-long match against Will Ospreay on the July 17 episode of Dynamite.

MJF On Britt Baker: “I Don’t Have to Like All My Coworkers”

Cole Vs. MJF will come one year after the former was revealed as the Devil at Worlds End 2023. With matters growing even more personal this week, fans can expect a brawl like no other next week at AEW’s final pay-per-view of the year.

AEW’s MJF cemented his place on the naughty list during the “Holiday Bash” edition of Dynamite with sharp comments about Santa Claus. Sporting Hanukkah-themed attire, MJF made his entrance at Washington’s Entertainment and Sports Arena, wasting no time in dismissing the local crowd—and the Washington Wizards.

While declaring he’s no Scrooge, MJF said this was the most wonderful time of the year because Hanukkah is approaching. For those who don’t celebrate, he added that Santa isn’t real and unapologetically doubled down. The crowd responded with chants for Kris Kringle.

Switching gears back to wrestling, MJF mocked Adam Cole, referring to him as a “starving, freakishly small child.” Promoting AEW’s World’s End pay-per-view, MJF shared a QR code for ticket purchases, sarcastically vowing that proceeds would help “put Cole out of his misery.”

Despite MJF’s taunts, Adam Cole managed to get the upper hand. Appearing on the titantron, Cole revealed he had spoken to Tony Khan and would settle their feud at World’s End. To drive his point home, Cole ambushed MJF with a surprise superkick in the ring. Though the Salt of the Earth escaped before Cole could deliver the Panama Sunrise, the message was clear.

MJF and Cole will clash at next week’s World’s End pay-per-view, marking the one-year anniversary of Cole’s shocking reveal as the Devil. Stay tuned to SEScoops for breaking news and live results from World’s End.

Boca Raton Championship Wrestling (BRCW) hosted its annual Festival of Fights at the VIP Ballroom at CBI, blending professional wrestling with festive Hanukkah-themed entertainment. The event drew a crowd of approximately 350-450 attendees, including several wrestling legends and personalities.

Despite wearing a walking boot, Big Boom AJ made a surprise appearance for a meet-and-greet, attracting a long line of fans.

MJF played a dual role, babyfacing for Jewish fans while staying true to his abrasive character for others.

Event Results

1. Scramble Match

Ariel Levy defeated Cha Cha Charlie, Steve Maclin, Tito Lincoln, and Lakay in an action-packed opener. Highlights included a Tower of Doom spot and a series of finishers broken up at critical moments. Levy secured the victory by donning Cha Cha’s “magic hat” and pinning him, earning a $5,000 check.

2. Mad Man Fulton vs. Chris Masters

Mad Man Fulton pinned Chris Masters following a devastating chokeslam. Observers noted that Masters appeared significantly larger than usual.

3. BRCW Cruiserweight Championship

Neil the Heel retained his title against Alan “S2S” Martinez in a competitive matchup.

4. Spin the Dreidel Match

The Righteous defeated Better Together in a match governed by the dreidel’s spin, landing on “Hardcore Match.” The contest featured plenty of weapons and comedic moments, keeping the audience engaged.

5. Colt Cabana vs. Bull James

On the 30th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, Colt Cabana triumphed over Bull James, adding sentimental value to his victory.

6. Open Challenge Promo

MTV reality star Mark Long cut a promo, issuing an open challenge for BRCW’s next event on March 9, 2024.

7. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Chelsea Durden

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Chelsea Durden, who wrestled in the very temple she grew up attending.

8. BRCW Tag Team Championship Match

Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers (c) successfully defended their titles against Anthony Greene & Matt Taven in a highly competitive tag team bout.

9. Main Event: MJF vs. QT Marshall

MJF defeated QT Marshall in a match loaded with drama and crowd interaction.

QT Marshall cut a promo denouncing his Jewish heritage, claiming his Catholic side was superior and insulting both MJF and the audience.

MJF embraced his Jewish identity, humorously calling Boca Raton the “second most magical place in the world after Long Island” and promised to give Marshall a kangaroo kick.

Big Boom AJ made a surprise run-in, helping MJF by laying out QT Marshall, sealing the win for the “Salt of the Earth.”

H/T Mike Johnson for details used in this recap

Two new matches featuring top stars such as MJF and Jon Moxley have been announced for the upcoming AEW Worlds End PPV on December 28.

This week’s episode of Dynamite saw Adam Cole taking on Kyle O’Reilly to determine the challenger for MJF’s Dynamite Dozen Ring at the upcoming show. This match was made official after Cole and O’Reilly became the two surviving participants of the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal last week.

The Salt of The Earth tried to interfere in the match. He looked to hit Cole with the Dozen Ring but the Undisputed Kingdom leader ducked and took his arch-rival down with a superkick. After a roll-up attempt from O’Reilly, the former NXT Champion would go on to win the match by trapping his opponent into a small package.

Elsewhere in the show, the AEW World Champion Jon Moxley laid out a big challenge for the upcoming PPV event, calling out not one but three opponents.

Mox, who has had run-ins with Orange Cassidy, Jay White, and Hangman Page in recent weeks, said that he’ll defend the title against all three of them at the upcoming show in two weeks.

AEW previously confirmed that both the Continental Classic semifinal matches and the final of the tournament will be taking place from the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida as well.

• Fan Shoved At Full Gear Details Heartfelt Response By Jon Moxley

WWE ID is becoming a cherished new aspect in the pro wrestling industry and everyone in the business is taking notice, including CM Punk and MJF.

WWE ID went on an announcement spree revealing a bevvy of independent wrestling names who have been approved by the program. Names like Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and Zayda Steel were all initial announcments and eyes were certainly on the WWE ID X account.

CM Punk was sure to give shout-outs to all the names being revealed, and even tagged all of them on his Instagram stories. The former WWE Champion even shared an interview with Steel noting that Punk’s wife, AJ Mendez, was a major influence to her as a kid.

WWE ID even kicked down the “forbidden door” as AEW’s MJF was sure to tip the cap to Bryce Donovan, who came from the very school he and Max Caster did, Brian Myers’ Create-A-Pro. Donovan was the blue-chip prospect of Create-A-Pro and MJF made sure to let fans know on his Instagram stories to “Be shook.”

Another name of note who is keeping eyes on WWE ID is the wrestling extraordinaire Natalya. Nattie was sure to wish Steel a congratulations on being inked to the program.

Cartweel had a “cup of coffee” in All Elite Wrestling, but never signed with the company. Before the announcement, Steel did make a few appearances for Major League Wrestling as she became a contender for the Featherweight Championship as a heel under WTF, the World Titan Federation.

MJF made a surprise appearance at tonight’s WrestleDream PPV from Tacoma Dome but he is not gonna be sticking around.

The PPV saw Jack Perry beat Katsuyori Shibata to retain his TNT Championship. Daniel Garcia came out to help Shibata when Perry continued his assault after the match.

MJF’s music hit after this and he entered the ring to confront Garcia. The distraction allowed Perry to clock Garcia from behind. The former AEW champion then unleashed an assault on the young star.

The Salt of The Earth revealed that he had found his missing Dynamite Diamond Ring. He looked to attack Garcia with it but Adam Cole’s music hit and the Undisputed Kingdom leader made his return.

Cole was ready to get some retribution from his former tag team partner but MJF quickly retreated. The segment ended with Cole helping Daniel Garcia get up.

• MJF On Shane McMahon: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

MJF Going Back To Hollywood

According to Fightful Select, the former AEW Champion told people backstage at WrestleDream that he won’t be sticking around AEW programming. He has to return to filming Happy Gilmore 2 after this show.

Happy Gilmore was a 1996 sports comedy movie featuring Adam Sandler in the title role. The Netflix sequel sees Sandler reprising his role and MJF is said to have a significant part in the movie.

This isn’t the only movie in the pipeline for the AEW star. We reported exclusive details of his next project, the action-comedy movie Stranglehold, directed by Clark Duke.

A feud between MJF and Adam Cole is long due since the latter turned on his friend and revealed himself as ‘The Devil’ at the Worlds end PPV last year in December.

With multiple movie projects in the works, however, it’s hard to say when the 28-year-old will be allowed to compete again.

• MJF Names John Cena As Childhood Hero

In recent days, Hurricane Helene has ravaged the United States, with at least 125 people losing their lives and many more being affected. Alongside national assistance, individuals have been trying to do what they can to help out, and the world of wrestling is opening its hearts, and its wallets, to those in need.

AEW’s Cash Wheeler has launched a GoFundMe to help those affected by Hurricane Helene which has proven to be a huge success. The fundraiser has already smashed past its original goal of $25,000 USD and at this time, is sitting at over $53,000.

Here are some notable names from wrestling who have pitched in:

• AEW President Tony Khan – $10,000
• Chris Jericho – $5,000
• Nick Massie (aka Nick Jackson) – $2,000
• Orange Cassidy – $1,500
• Pamela Martinez (aka Bayley) – $1,250
• MJF – $1,000
• Matt Cardona – $500
• Cezar Bononi – $300

Hurricane Helene has affected several plans in the world of wrestling, with MLW canceling its October 4, event due to the storm. TNA has similarly canceled its upcoming tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that had been scheduled for October 4. CJ Perry’s mother was left stranded due to the storm, as was her father, though Perry has since shared that her mom and dad have now been reunited.

Hurricane Helene has devastated lives, and Wheeler’s GoFundMe will do a lot of good to help those most in need. We here at SEScoops are sending our very best wishes to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

MJF has made a name for himself as one of AEW’s top stars and boasts the record for the longest reign as AEW World Champion. Now, the self-professed scumbag is joining the cast of Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, Deadline reports.

MJF will join Adam Sandler, who is reprising his role as the titular Gilmore, a failed hockey player with a volatile temper who joins the world of professional golf. Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will reprise their roles as love interest Virginia Venit and golfing antagonist Shooter McGavin. Bad Bunny, who’s no stranger to the world of wrestling, has also joined the cast while Sandler has teased a cameo by Travis Kelce.

MJF’s most recent match for AEW saw him best Daniel Garcia at All Out 2024 but was laid out with a piledriver after the match. With no return data in sight for the former World Champion, MJF will have time to work on Happy Gilmore 2 before he returns to the ring.

MJF On The Big Screen

MJF portrayed Lance Von Erich in 2023’s The Iron Claw, a film he also served as an Executive Producer on, but his scenes were ultimately cut from the final edit. That same year, MJF loaned his voice to Waylon Jones, aka Killer Croc in Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two.

Although MJF has yet to find his big live-action break in acting, the AEW star has plenty in the pipeline. The 28-year-old recently wrapped up work on the indie comedy The Floaters alongside Seth Green and Aya Cash and has filmed scenes for Stranglehold, playing one-half of a burly duo alongside Ron Perlman (Hellboy.)

Only a select few wrestlers have successfully transitioned from wrestling to acting and MJF intends to join the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista, and John Cena. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on MJF and his projects outside the squared circle.

AEW star Daniel Garcia is yet to sign a fresh deal with the promotion while his contract set to expire next month. It has come to light that his contract status played a huge role in the outcome of the match against MJF at AEW All Out pay-per-view.

Daniel Garcia was written off the storylines at AEW Dynamite: Beach Break a few months ago. We reported that he was written off until he decided to re-sign. Garcia returned at AEW All In: London as he distracted MJF and cost him the ‘American’ Championship against Will Ospreay. Garcia went on to face ‘The Salt of The Earth’ in a losing effort at AEW All Out. Garcia was initially considered to win his match against MJF at All Out, but his hesitance to re-sign led to a change in the outcome.

“Garcia was considered for the win, and that those in AEW say he’s not signed a new deal. Garcia has been offered a new deal, and AEW were hopeful he’d sign it before All Out, which didn’t happen.”

– Fightful Select

MJF vs Daniel Garcia kicked off AEW All Out. The final moments of the match saw MJF hit a low blow followed by a Jacknife Pin to secure the victory as he pulled off his his signature heel tactic. Following the match, Garcia exacted revenge on the champ, who tried to attack him after the bell. The former ROH Pure Champion would intercept MJF’s kick and hit a low blow of his own. He then hit a piledriver from the second rope on MJF.

Daniel Garcia has also drawn interest from WWE and there is a huge possibility that he could jump ship to AEW’s rival promotion. In recent months, a handful of AEW stars have moved to WWE and Garcia could certainly follow suit.

AEW All In: London 2024 marked the end of MJF’s time as AEW American Champion, as well as the end of that star-spangled strap. Now, not only will MJF not be known as the AEW American Champion, but he doesn’t want to be known as an American at all.

On the August 28, edition of AEW Dynamite, a visibly frustrated MJF arrived on the scene and complained about a splitting headache. To chants of “shut the f*** up,” MJF lamented his loss inside Wembley Stadium and claimed he now has herniated discs in his spine.

In stark contrast to his jingoistic title reign, MJF renounced his American citizenship, claiming he wanted nothing to do with “this garbage country.” The only exception MJF made was for his native Long Island, for which his love remains unwavering.

The modern-day Benedict Arnold described the promotion as a “circus” without him at its center, emphasizing his belief that he is the key to AEW’s success. MJF then turned his ire to Will Ospreay, the man who dethroned him and became AEW International Champion at All In: London. The scumbag vowed to screw Ospreay over whenever the Brit gets close to winning the AEW World Championship.

Turning On Your Country

MJF joins a select number of wrestlers to turn their backs on the United States, including Sgt. Slaughter who turned on the U.S. to support Iraq in the Gulf War. Years later, Rob Conway would become a French ‘sympathizer’ and align with La Resistance despite being from Louisville, Kentucky.

Now, MJF has joined their ranks, and the former American already has a match confirmed for AEW All Out next weekend. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on MJF and his plans now that he’s left the good ol’ U.S. of A behind.

AEW All Out just got even more intense, as a new match has been officially added to the card: Daniel Garcia will face MJF on September 7 in Chicago. The announcement comes after a violent encounter on this week’s AEW Dynamite, where Garcia once again targeted MJF with a vicious assault.

Garcia revealed that he was the one who stole MJF’s prized Dynamite Diamond Ring, and pawned it to pay for his trip to London, where he interfered in MJF’s his match against Will Ospreay at All In. In a scathing promo, he didn’t hold back in expressing his hatred.

“Max, ruining your life is all I think about. It is my obsession. Max, ruining your life is my fetish.

– Daniel Garcia to MJF

Garcia disclosed that AEW President Tony Khan granted his request to make the match official for the upcoming pay-per-view event. With this announcement, All Out continues to shape up as a must-see event.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for more updates and coverage leading up to AEW All Out.

MJF has revealed that his Dynamite Diamond Ring has been stolen ahead of today’s ALL IN PPV from Wembley Stadium in London.

The American Champion revealed the news on Twitter earlier today saying that UK is a godless and lawless country:

The Dynamite Diamond Ring was first introduced back in November 2019 as a reward for the winner of the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale.

Originally the battle royal concluded when 2 members remained in the ring. The final 2 contestants then faced each other in a match with the winner getting the reward.

Maxwell and Adam Cole were the last two competitors for the inaugural battle royal with MJF subsequently defeating the Undisputed Era star to win the ring.

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The 28-year-old continued his winning streak for the next two years and defeated Orange Cassidy in 2020 and Dante Martin in 2021 to retain possession of the ring.

The rules were changed in 2022 due to MJF’s exceptional success with the winner of the battle royal facing the Salt of The Earth directly for the prize.

Ricky Starks and Juice Robinson won the battle royal in 2022 and 2023 respectively but they both failed to take the ring away from the former AEW champion.

Cody Rhodes had stated that the original Dynamite Diamond Ring was valued at $42,000. The design was updated in 2021 with the claim that it was now worth $150,000.

It’s unknown if the ring going missing is part of a storyline for today’s PPV or if the artifact has actually been stolen. We’ll update the story with more details when they become available.

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With AEW All In: London just days away, Will Ospreay has called for unity among the roster following reports of backstage tension between MJF and Britt Baker. Speaking with the New York Post ahead of Sunday’s AEW All In: London pay-per-view, Ospreay was initially reluctant to speak on the matter as he didn’t know what had been reported. With that in mind, Ospreay said the issue between MJF and Baker had been “completely blown out of proportion.”

“I’m fully aware people don’t like each other backstage. I know there are people backstage that I don’t like. My whole thing is that going forward we all need to be a team. We all need to look after one another.”

What Happened?

The incident in question reportedly took place on Wednesday, July 17, and included MJF’s girlfriend and AEW broadcaster Alicia Atout. It’s claimed that after Baker ‘buried’ MJF’s hour-long match with Will Ospreay, she called Atout a “stupid f***ing b**ch” and claimed she’d have the interviewer kicked out of the locker room.

MJF, it is alleged, confronted Baker in a common area and reportedly punched a wall at some point, though MJF has said things were misreported. On-screen, Baker’s suspension was explained with a kayfabe suspension delivered by the Young Bucks at the request of Mercedes Mone. Baker and Mone had a (planned) altercation at San Diego Comic-Con.

What Has the AEW Roster Said?

Deonna Purrazzo, who debuted for AEW earlier this year, has said that the MJF-Baker altercation was a one-off and does not reflect her personal experience as an All-Elite talent. MJF himself has said that he doesn’t have to like all of his co-workers but remains excited for Baker’s match with TBS Champion Mercedes Mone at All In: London 2024. Tony Khan told Barstool Rasslin’ this week that he is excited to have Baker back but did not directly address the altercation or her suspension.

AEW All In: London 2024 will take place from Wembley Stadium in London, England on August 25, and will be the second All-Elite event hosted in the venue. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for the latest from the event, including breaking news and live reports.

Will Ospreay may use the Tiger Driver 91 again, after seemingly being granted the blessing of Bryan Danielson during AEW Dynamite in Cardiff. On the show, Ospreay and MJF had an in-ring segment that resulted in MJF hitting a brainbuster on the man who’ll face him at AEW All In: London. The segment ended with Ospready bleeding from the head as the AEW American Champion celebrated what he had done.

Backstage, Ospreay was seen being tended to by a member of AEW’s medical crew as Renee Paquette tried to get his thoughts. Before she could do so, Bryan Danielson had a tense face-to-face with Ospreay and told him to “do it.”

The ‘it’ being referred to is seemingly Ospreay’s Tiger Driver 91 finisher, a move that the Brit has been against using since facing Danielson at AEW Dynasty. After Danielson was left motionless in the ring, with fans worried he had suffered a serious injury, Ospreay said on the post-show media scrum that he was retiring the move.

Ospreay’s reluctance to use the move has played into matches, as there has been spots where he has instinctively gone for the move, only to stop, giving his opponent a window to take advantage. With Danielson’s blessing, Ospreay could add one of the most exceptional (and dangerous) moves back to his repertoire when he faces MJF at All In: London.

AEW All In: London 2024

AEW All In: London 2024 will take place this Sunday, August 25, from Wembley Stadium in London, England. The show will be AEW’s second event from Wembley and hopes to follow on from the success of last year’s historic event. This weekend will mark Ospreay’s second time competing in Wembley Stadium as he defeated Chris Jericho last year. This weekend will be MJF’s third Wembley match as he competed on the pre-show and in the main event of last year’s event.

Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on AEW All In: London 2024, including full results at this weekend’s event inside Wembley Stadium.

WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield has thrown his support behind AEW American Champion MJF, who he believes is the ideal figure to represent the United States. Recently, MJF took to Twitter to share his respect for JBL. In a response, JBL said the world is lucky to have MJF representing the good ol’ U.S. of A.

Since capturing the AEW American Championship, MJF has fully embraced his role as a jingoistic heel, declaring the U.S. as the only country that matters. MJF took aim at Mexico ahead of his CMLL debut and called the United Kingdom a third-world country before competing for Rev Pro.

After winning the WWE United States Championship in 2006, JBL also became a pro-America heel and flaunted his patriotism in the face of his opponents. This angle would see JBL feud with then-World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio, who despite being from California, was seen as a representative of Mexican traditions. Mysterio defeated JBL on an episode of SmackDown to retire the Texan.

What’s next?

MJF is set to defend his AEW American Championship later this month against Will Ospreay at AEW All In: London 2024, in a rematch from their hour-long encounter from Dynamite 250. The winner will face PAC at AEW All Out 2024 two weeks after the Wembley show, as confirmed on this week’s Dynamite. AEW All In: London 2024 will take place on August 25, from Wembley Stadium. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest from MJF on the road to AEW’s biggest event of the year.

MJF has warned Shane McMahon to stay away from him.

The AEW American Champion has been making media rounds to promote the upcoming All In PPV. He spoke to WrestleTalk in the spree to discuss things such as his match with Michael Oku, his rivalry with Will Ospreay and more.

Maxwell was asked to say some words about the names mentioned during a segment in the interview. When the name of Shane McMahon came up, he warned the former SmackDown commissioner to stay away from him:

“Please stay away. For his health, just stay away from me.”

When the hosts mentioned Shane’s win in the WWE World Cup at Crown Jewel 2018, MJF rebutted by reminding them how the son of the former WWE owner also tore his quad during his last wrestling appearance:

“I thought it was super impressive how easily he tore his quad you know. The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Let’s hope that’s not in every single facet of his life.”

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It’d Be Huge For The Fans: MJF

Later the current champion was inquired about the locker room reaction to the leaked photo of Shane’s meeting with Tony Khan. The Salt of The Earth claimed that he wouldn’t know because he doesn’t talk to anyone in the locker room. Though he did accept that McMahon making an AEW appearance would be a big deal:

“I wouldn’t know. I don’t talk to anybody in the locker room. They all hate me. But I can tell you my reaction. My reaction was – ‘please stay away from me.’ Now if he wants to come in, I genuinely think he’s a mega star. I think that’d be freaking great. It’d be huge for the fans. It’d be huge for AEW.”

Shane McMahon’s last wrestling appearance came at WrestleMania 39. He got into an impromptu match with The Miz at the show but he tore his quad muscle early in the match and couldn’t continue. Snoop Dogg who was at the ringside then replaced Shane and won the match.

This sequence of events reminded many of the infamous incident when Vince McMahon tore both his quads while getting into the ring after a botched finish to the 2005 Royal Rumble match.

MJF has named John Cena as a childhood hero.

The AEW American Champion was recently interviewed by Jack the Jobber of Cultaholic during his UK trip to compete against Michael Oku of RevPro. They talked about things such as the reported Britt Baker incident and more.

During the talk, Jake mentioned how MJF has named Roddy Piper and CM Punk as people he was a fan of during his childhood. When asked who else he looked up to before becoming a wrestler himself, the Salt of The Earth named The Cenation leader. Though only during his Doctor of Thuganomics days:

“John Cena was a fat head on my wall when he was rapping. Then he stopped the rapping and he started being very nice and I didn’t care for it.”

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John Cena and MJF: Generational Talents

When Jake talked about Cena burying his fellow countryman Wade Barrett under a pile of steel chairs during their 2010 TLC match, MJF actually defended the 16-time world champion. He mentioned how the former Nexus leader was always attacking him:

“Well okay I’m not one to defend my, first of all my good friend John. I don’t know if you’ve seen it but he puts me over all the time in interviews, as he should. I’m a generational Talent. Generational talents you know, know generational talents when they see one.

I think we can all agree that your people are rude and abrasive and loud and obnoxious and very arrogant. Wade was constantly attacking him with multiple people which again is something your guys do. You never try to have a fight one-on-one. Your friends always drunkenly jump in right. So I feel John was just defending himself and his country in that moment.”

MJF is currently scheduled to defend his AEW American Championship against Will Ospreay at the 2024 All In Event from Wembley stadium on August 25.

AEW American Champion MJF thinks it’s fine that he doesn’t like all of his coworkers after an altercation between himself and Britt Baker. Speaking to Cultaholic, MJF addressed the matter which resulted in Britt Baker briefly being suspended.

“Everybody has co-workers at work they may not get along with… I don’t have to like all my coworkers and that’s fine. But yeah, dude, that sh*t was wild to read.”

The incident in question reportedly took place on Wednesday, July 17, and included MJF’s girlfriend and AEW broadcaster Alicia Atout. It’s claimed that after Baker ‘buried’ MJF’s hour-long match with Will Ospreay, she called Atout a “stupid f***ing b**ch” and claimed she’d have the interviewer kicked out of the locker room.

MJF, it is alleged, confronted Baker in a common area and reportedly punched a wall at some point. In the interview, MJF questioned the accuracy of this claim.

“Tell me if this passes the smell test. I barge into a woman’s locker room. I scream in the face of an 110-pound woman, and then I physically threaten her by punching a wall in her vicinity…and I don’t get suspended?”

On-screen, Baker’s suspension was explained with a kayfabe suspension delivered by the Young Bucks at the request of Mercedes Mone. Baker and Mone had a (planned) altercation at San Diego Comic-Con. The actual situation has sparked talk among fans as to whether AEW can ever move on from backstage issues dominating the headlines. Deonna Purrazzo has called the Baker-MJF issue an isolated incident that does not reflect her experience since joining the promotion earlier this year.

What’s to Come?

Despite these issues, both MJF and Baker will compete at AEW All In: London later this week. MJF will defend the AEW American Championship against Ospreay. Baker will challenge TBS Champion Mercedes Mone in a match that, despite their differences, MJF is excited to see.

“Wrestling is a very competitive sport. It breeds a level of insecurity like no other. However, I can easily put over any talent, regardless of whether or not I like them as a human being. I can sit here and I can tell you that Britt Baker vs. Mercedes Moné at Wembley on August 25th is going to be an epic match and we should all be excited to watch it.”

AEW All In: London 2024 will take place from Wembley Stadium in London, England on August 25, and will be the second All-Elite event hosted in the venue. AEW will host its first international Dynamite taping from Cardiff, Wales that same week.

Swerve Strickland believes MJF has nothing left to prove to anyone but the fact that he continues to work hard on his craft is a testament to his passion.

The AEW World Heavyweight Champion recently spoke to Sports Illustrated and he was specifically asked about the Salt of The Earth.

Revealing his first impression of the current American Champion, Strickland claimed that he instantly noticed the hunger the 28 year old had for getting better:

“All I remember about him was his hunger, he wasn’t afraid. That’s what set him apart–he didn’t have that fear of going wherever he needed to be to get better.”

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He’ll Always Keep Working: Swerve Strickland

According to Swerve Strickland, MJF always wanted to be around great competition. He put himself around top talent since a very young age to test himself and that’s how he got good:

“I don’t think Max has anything left to prove, that’s how good he is. But he’ll never tell himself that or allow himself to believe that. He’ll always keep working.”

Swerve Strickland has a big challenge lined up for him at the upcoming All In PPV where he defends his championship against the 2024 Owen Hart Cup winner Bryan Danielson in a title vs career match.

MJF on the other hand will be challenged by Will Ospreay at the show on August 25. The current champion originally beat Ospreay for the title then known as the International Championship on the July 17 episode of Dynamite.

He then replaced the belt with a new one, calling it the American Championship. He has since defended the championship in Mexico and UK.