MJF’s future in AEW is secure and well-mapped out — and the former champion is already back in a major program just one week after losing the World Championship to Darby Allin at Spring BreakThru Dynamite. According to Fightful Select, MJF is factored into AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view on May 24 and into creative plans well into the summer.
MJF appeared on this week’s Dynamite and maneuvered himself into a TNT Championship match against Kevin Knight next week — a characteristically opportunistic move for the Salt of the Earth that keeps him in a high-profile position despite no longer holding the World title. Fightful also noted that multiple AEW sources indicated the company is very pleased with MJF’s recent media appearances, including the promotional work he did ahead of AEW Dynasty for his match with Kenny Omega. The combination of a clear short-term program, a Double or Nothing role, and strong internal satisfaction with his media presence paints the picture of a performer whose value to AEW extends well beyond any single championship reign.
