MJF is still MJF.
After Tony Khan announced that AEW World and Trios Titles were vacated, MJF made his way to the ring to speak for the first time in months.
MJF got the Buffalo crowd behind him by wearing a Josh Allen jersey and putting Buffalo over.
MJF said, "The last time you guys saw me, I said some offensive stuff." The crowd chanted "You were right" and MJF replied, "I didn't mean it. I love AEW" and then led an AEW chant.
.@The_MJF is BACK, and he has a few words to say. #AEWDynamite is LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/8EFQEdiboi
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 8, 2022
MJF said he wouldn't be part of the announced Tournament of Champions because he has a guaranteed title shot by virtue of winning the Casino Ladder match.
"You might think we're in dark times, but we're not. What we need is leadership....I'm not saying I'm Moses, I'm better than Moses," said MJF.
Did @The_MJF's proclamations enrage 3 time #AEW World Champion @JonMoxley? It’s #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/5RexnsDkYv
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 8, 2022
Jon Moxley came out and called MJF on his bullshit and MJF quickly showed his true colors, saying he was going to use the World Title as a bargaining chip for the 2024 bidding war when he would go to WWE with his best friend Cody Rhodes and the only Khan that matters (Nick Khan). "That's what's best for business," said MJF, quoting Triple H.
"Maybe I'll take that title to a REAL wrestling company." @The_MJF starting to show his true colors again and @JonMoxley is not impressed. It’s #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/kAflSk7Pux
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 8, 2022
After teasing a confrontation with Moxley, MJF backed off and headed up the ramp. Moxley then cut a promo expressing his desire to win the AEW World Title.
MJF made his return to the promotion at AEW All Out as the Joker in the Casino Ladder Match. He won the match after Stokely Hathaway retrieved the casino chip and handed it to him. MJF did not reveal himself as the Joker until later in the night after CM Punk won the AEW World Title in the main event against Jon Moxley. Before revealing himself, a voicemail from Khan played asking MJF to show up to All Out and if he did, he would be in the casino ladder match, wouldn't have to sign a contract extension, and would be paid an undisclosed bonus.
He had not spoken since his promo on AEW Dynamite following AEW Double or Nothing where he aired his grievances with AEW and Khan. He ended his promo by begging Khan to fire him. During his time away, MJF was removed from AEW's digital footprint and he went silent on social media.
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