Massive update on MJF reportedly returning soon to AEW × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout AEW AEW Dynamite Rumors Massive update on MJF reportedly returning soon to AEW By Sam Palmer Modified 19 Aug 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share MJF before his match at AEW Revolution 2022 AEW star MJF has been the talk of the town since his abrupt absence from the company throughout the summer, with many people wondering when, if ever, the young star will return. Now, there is an update. Respected wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer wrote in this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter that MJF is nearing a return. However, the exact date has not been confirmed on either side. The main reason for his return being that AEW will need strong ratings going into their negotiations for a new TV deal. "MJF is currently scheduled to be returning somewhat soon. We don’t know the exact time but the negotiations for a new TV deal will likely be taking place starting in just a few months and into the spring, so the TV ratings numbers probably September to whenever the deal is closed are the most important to date so this recent drop is the worst time to have a drop." said Dave Meltzer. (H/T WrestleTalk) The timing couldn't have been worse for AEW, as the departure of Vince McMahon from WWE has given them a new lease on life. This would mean that Tony Khan will have to go all out (no pun intended) to secure a new deal. "The landscape change of WWE becoming the “cool” promotion came at a bad time and AEW basically needs all hands on deck." said Dave Meltzer. (H/T WrestleTalk) James@sir_spiderThere's a giant "FREE MJF" sign right as 3 members of The Pinnacle are walking to the ringI see right through you there, Tony.There's a giant "FREE MJF" sign right as 3 members of The Pinnacle are walking to the ringI see right through you there, Tony. Maxwell Jacob Friedman walked out on AEW back in June 2022. He did so after cutting a now infamous promo on fans, the locker room and especially All Elite Wrestling president himself, Tony Khan. Since that fateful night on June 1st, there has been little to no mention of the "Salt of the Earth" on AEW programming, leaving fans to wonder whether this whole thing is real or just part of a broader storyline. MJF will have a score to settle with CM Punk when he gets back One of the biggest gripes that MJF had about AEW before his prolonged absence was the abundance of former WWE superstars filling up the roster. There is no bigger former WWE superstar in AEW right now than the World Champion, CM Punk. Friedman and Punk's rivalry spanned nearly four months, with their eventual blow-off match being their brutal dog collar match at the Revolution pay-per-view in March. Angel All Within My Hands@JaymzHomofieldFeud of the year? More like feud of the decade. CM Punk vs MJF was beautiful. 377Feud of the year? More like feud of the decade. CM Punk vs MJF was beautiful. https://t.co/acaupsPluL Many fans joked that CM Punk is the reason for the "Salt of the Earth's" supervillain origin story, and the reason why Friedman is the way he is. Which is all the more reason why he will certainly be gunning for the "Second City Saint" upon his return, especially if Punk has the World Championship. 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