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MJF Reportedly Expected to Return at AEW Full Gear 2026
Former AEW champion MJF is reportedly expected to return at Full Gear 2026 in Phoenix on Saturday.
He has been away from AEW programming since the casino gauntlet match at All In London, which Andrade El Idolo won.
MJF had been seeking a guaranteed top title shot, but Andrade won the match by pinning Nick Wayne.
A new report says MJF is likely to be involved in a title feud after returning, but the title and opponent have not been named.
The report says his return had been expected sooner, before plans shifted.
His reported return could set up a new title storyline, but AEW has not confirmed details.
MJF was reportedly expected to return from his hiatus at AEW Full Gear 2026.
The show was scheduled for Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fightful Select reported that MJF was planned to travel to the city.
The report said he was likely to become involved in a title feud, but did not specify which title.
MJF was last seen on AEW programming in the casino gauntlet match at AEW All In London, won by Andrade El Idolo.
- Who
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, was reportedly expected to return.
- What
- He was expected to return from hiatus at AEW Full Gear 2026 and could enter a title feud.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on 2026-11-15.
- Where
- AEW Full Gear 2026 was scheduled to take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Why
- Not stated.
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MJF last appeared on AEW programming in the casino gauntlet match, which Andrade El Idolo won.
Fightful Select reported MJF was planned to travel to Phoenix for the show.
MJF was reportedly expected to return at AEW Full Gear 2026.
- Wrestler
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF)
- Event
- AEW Full Gear 2026
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Expected return
- Saturday
- Last AEW appearance
- Casino gauntlet match at AEW All In London
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