It seems like MJF is lastly on his approach again to AEW, and he’s not coming again empty-handed.
Bryan Alvarez dropped a significant replace on Wrestling Observer Dwell, confirming that Maxwell Jacob Friedman has wrapped up his movie commitments and is anticipated to return as early as subsequent week’s AEW Dynamite—simply in time for the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal at Vacation Bash in Manchester on December 17, 2025. Alvarez didn’t depart a lot room for doubt in terms of MJF’s participation within the Battle Royal, the place the previous World Champion has been untouchable for years:
“Now, the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal has been happening for what, 5 years now. And each single 12 months, the winner of that finally ends up being MJF,” Alvarez stated. “No person else has ever gained the ring. So, I can’t say 1000% that MJF goes to be in that match, however I imply, MJF’s going to be in that match. He has no movie commitments at this second.”
Much more fascinating—MJF has already been noticed backstage at AEW reveals. Alvarez confirmed:
“In actual fact, he has truly been backstage. I don’t know what number of instances, however he has been backstage not less than as soon as lately. And, they tried to maintain it lowkey, however he has been there. So, he’s returning.”
And in terms of the AEW World Championship image? MJF continues to be very a lot within the combine. Alvarez reminded listeners that Friedman nonetheless holds the contract that ensures him a future title match.
“After all, he has the briefcase (contract) or no matter to get the championship match. So, conceivably, he is also in that World’s Finish four-way principal occasion for the title or how many individuals it’s,” Alvarez defined. “So I presume he’ll make his return for the Battle Royal, then we’ll see what occurs with the Worlds Finish principal occasion.”
MJF hasn’t been seen in motion since after his shock loss to Mark Briscoe at All Out 2025, however with the Dynamite Diamond ring on the road and the Worlds Finish principal occasion looming, his return might shake up AEW’s panorama quick.
Do you suppose MJF walks again into AEW and takes the Diamond Ring for the sixth straight 12 months—or is he coming for that World Title subsequent? Drop your ideas within the feedback and tell us the place you stand.
December 11, 2025 11:10 pm