MJF’s upcoming plans may take followers abruptly.
After nearly six months out of motion, MJF made a triumphant return to AEW at Double or Nothing, on an evening to neglect for Adam Cole. The star had simply seen stablemate Roderick Robust lose the Worldwide Championship to Will Ospreay when he was confronted by his former finest pal.
MJF verbally, and bodily demolished Cole earlier than sending a warning to your complete AEW locker room whereas unveiling a brand new tattoo.
A brand new report by way of Fightful Choose has now supplied a deeper perception into the star’s huge comeback and his much-discussed contractual state of affairs. In response to Fightful, the previous World Champion’s return was a carefully guarded secret and he was flown to Phoenix earlier than being pushed to the world in Las Vegas to attempt to throw followers off the scent. When he ultimately arrived on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment he was smuggled backstage in a wheelchair.
With regard to his contract, the report notes he agreed a brand new contract sooner or later in 2022 following Double or Nothing. Nevertheless, precisely when and the size of the contract stays a thriller.
The report provides that at one stage MJF’s contract ran from mid-July 2019 till September 1, 2022, however it’s unclear whether or not he signed an extension or a model new deal that changed the time remaining on the unique settlement. In any occasion, the contract he signed made him one of many highest-paid stars within the firm. The star had spoken publicly and privately about how deserved improved phrases to place him according to what a string of latest signings in 2022 got.
MJF Vs Adam Cole Pushed Again
In April it was reported that MJF had suffered a setback and had been compelled to bear shoulder surgical procedure, nonetheless, Fightful notes this wasn’t the case.
There had been plans for MJF to face Adam Cole on the finish of 2023, however Cole’s damaged ankle prompted a shift in plans. The knock-on results of that are nonetheless being felt. A match between the pair is now stated to be “removed from a actuality” as Cole is a great distance from getting cleared to return.
Curiously, AEW sources recommend MJF’s upcoming artistic “appeared out of left subject” however they really feel it’s going to work out nicely.