A photo that surfaced online from the recent wedding of AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) and Alicia Atout caused a stir among some wrestling fans, as it showed several of MJF’s on-screen rivals, including the new AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page, in attendance. The image, which also included Jeff Jarrett, Daniel Garcia, and AEW President Tony Khan, led to some fans online crying “kayfabe” and questioning why a top babyface like Page would be celebrating with his bitter enemy. The situation highlights the unique and often blurry line between reality and storyline in the modern era of professional wrestling, where social media provides a constant window into the personal lives of the performers.
The online discussion prompted wrestling personality Trevor Dame to make a joke on social media, suggesting that legendary, old-school promoter Bill Watts would have fined both MJF and Page for “exposing the business.” The comment caught the attention of AEW President Tony Khan himself, who then provided his own “Bill Watts explanation” for the seemingly contradictory situation. Khan’s response was a clever and humorous way to address the fan concerns while still maintaining the integrity of the on-screen storylines. He played into the narrative by suggesting that the babyface wrestlers were there for a reason that still fits within the world of the on-screen product.
“Alicia is a great person, and the fan favorites came to support her on her big night. Now that’s a Bill Watts explanation. #AEWCollision tonight”
The response was a lighthearted nod to the complexities of maintaining storylines in the age of social media, while also subtly reinforcing the on-screen personas of the wrestlers involved.
Hangman Page, Jeff Jarrett, Daniel Garcia, etc.. were at the wedding of MJF even the boss pic.twitter.com/mOWxvCedSn
— cocotte890 (@cocotte890) September 6, 2025
Now that’s a Bill Watts explanation.#AEWCollision tonight
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 6, 2025
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