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AEW’s MJF publicly declined to appear in NJPW’s G1 Climax 2027 after a social-media exchange with Ryohei Oiwa, suggesting he won’t compete in the tournament. It’s unclear if the stance is genuine or a gimmick, but securing MJF for NJPWWorld would be a major coup and draw.
AEW Dynamite’s preview centers on MJF insisting he’s the real world champion while plotting to win the Casino Gauntlet at All In London, starting with a triple-threat tonight to determine the second entrant. The show also features TNT Champion Kevin Knight vs. Chris Jericho, and the Continental Cup’s first-round matches Jungle Jack Perry vs. Jon Moxley and Jay White vs. David Finlay, with plenty of implied feuds and potential appearances shaping the All In buildup.
Solo Sikoa has quietly become a major personality on WWE TV, with backstage buzz that he’s funny and could see a bigger push in 2026, while Fightful Select notes MJF’s creative influence on programs. La Catalina is expected at the Performance Center, Andrade is out of action for a few days to weeks after Grand Slam, and Fightful also suggests Brock Rechsteiner is likely to be offered a WWE deal once his NFL career ends, all shaping a week of WWE rumor chatter.
MJF is expected to return during AEW's Dynamite: Grand Slam in Mexico, potentially re-entering the title picture after his Beach Break loss to Kenny Omega. AEW has not officially announced the appearance, but backstage buzz suggests a major moment could unfold on Wednesday night.
During Dynamite Grand Slam Mexico, Andrade El Idolo wins a 3-way to secure the No. 1 entry in the All In Casino Gauntlet at Wembley. MJF makes a dramatic return, attacks Andrade with his Triple B title and the Dynamite Diamond Ring, insults Mexico, and decries Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay’s match as a 'fake main event,' signaling that he will be the true world champion after winning the Casino Gauntlet at Wembley.
AEW Redemption 2026 in Montreal shifts to Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight for the world title after MJF’s injury and Beach Break title change, with a stacked lineup including Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale and other title bouts. The event is broadcast across multiple platforms, features a pre-show, and arrives with questions about the Redemption branding while promising strong in-ring action and a potential influx of ex-WWE stars.
AEW Dynamite heads to Boston as Kenny Omega celebrates his world title and Tony Khan hints at a dramatic main-event reveal for the upcoming Redemption pay-per-view in Montreal; the episode is framed as a ticking clock for Khan’s next big decision, with potential main-event options including Omega vs MJF rematch or another challenger such as Kevin Knight, Swerve Strickland, Ricochet, or Tommaso Ciampa. The preview also highlights Willow Nightingale challenging Thekla for the Women’s World Championship at Redemption (potentially involving Mercedes Mone), Andrade El Idolo’s feud with the Don Callis Family, a Ciampa-Jericho rematch setup, Takeshita’s G1 return, and multiple title/storyline angles shaping Montreal’s card.
Fightful Select reports MJF could take time off AEW television after losing the world title, though no confirmation or timeframe has been announced. He remains slated to appear at All In at Wembley Stadium on August 30, while Redemption in Montreal is still a possibility; Kenny Omega defeated MJF at Beach Break, marking the 19th AEW World Championship change.
AEW moved Kenny Omega vs. MJF from the 7/26 Redemption pay-per-view to the Beach Break Dynamite episode on 7/8, reportedly at MJF's urging to keep the match on television; the stipulation remains that Omega would be unable to challenge for the AEW World Championship again if he loses; Redemption still features Montreal with at least Thekla defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, per Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
AEW Dynamite Beach Break 2026 in Clearwater Beach drew 3,419 tickets (200 Vet Tix), above the year-to-date average of 3,192, with Kenny Omega defeating MJF to win the AEW World Title; Kyle Fletcher won the AEW International Title; Death Riders defeated The Workhorsemen; Willow Nightingale won the Casino Gauntlet to earn an AEW Women’s Title match at Redemption.
Hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley debuted for AEW at Double or Nothing, co-hosted Zero Hour with Renee Paquette, and expressed that he is genuinely happy to be part of AEW, calling the night amazing. The event featured MJF interrupting Foley as he spoke about the AEW World Championship match, followed by Darby Allin’s save and a post-show media scrum where Tony Khan discussed Foley and Paquette’s evolving roles.
MJF defeated Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing in Queens to win his third AEW World Championship at age 30, surviving a brutal bout that included high-risk moments like a scaffold sequence before finishing Allin with an avalanche Tombstone piledriver. After the match, Kevin Knight attacked Allin on a stretcher, with Knight set to address the incident on Dynamite, and Mick Foley’s pre-show appearance adding heat to the night.
MJF defeated Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing in New York to become the new AEW World Champion before a sold-out Louis Armstrong Stadium crowd (15,015); the show is described as a focused, can't-miss spectacle and signals AEW’s momentum, with Allin’s high-risk run backfiring as MJF captured the title (and will keep his hair).
At AEW Double or Nothing 2026 in NYC, MJF defeated Darby Allin to become a three-time AEW World Champion by age 30, ending Allin’s reign after a brutal, back-and-forth bout that included a near Coffin Drop, an avalanche tombstone, and MJF’s decisive side headlock takeover. Post-match, TNT Champion Kevin Knight appeared and teased future feuds. The show also featured a tag-team title win for Christian Cage and Adam Copeland (Edge) and other highlights (Okada vs. Takeshita, Owen Hart Tournament openers).
Mick Foley officially signs with AEW and debuts during Double or Nothing weekend, explaining that AEW rekindled his love for wrestling and praising Tony Khan as a friend; in the build to the Darby Allin vs. MJF main event, Foley’s presence triggers a low blow from MJF, heightening the feud as results are tracked on the live blog.