The reason why MJF has been absent from AEW television after losing the world title to Kenny Omega
While speaking at a media call to promote the 2026 AEW Redemption PPV event, AEW President Tony Khan addressed MJF’s absence from AEW television after losing the world title to Kenny Omega…
“He’s definitely been through a lot of big matches. That’s what’s tremendous about having such a strong roster. We don’t have to put unnecessary pressure on our wrestlers because we want to extend their careers. In MJF’s case, that’s someone I hope is wrestling at the highest level for decades. He’s still a very young man, and he’s fought through some major injuries this year, which is a real credit to him.
I wouldn’t be out here praising him and saying all these nice things if they weren’t true. I absolutely think MJF has been one of the great things about AEW in 2026, and I’m looking forward to his return when he’s back, which I’m sure will be very soon.
I’m grateful that the injuries he sustained aren’t anything that will keep him out for a really long time. As you know, there are times in this sport when injuries can alter careers. I’m glad he’s going to be okay because MJF is a very important wrestler in AEW.
We’ve had other great stars suffer injuries that have kept them out for years—or even indefinitely. This isn’t anything like that. He was definitely banged up, though, and he went through some very hard-hitting matches.”
Fightful.com reported, “MJF was the driving creative force behind the idea of Kevin Knight vs Kenny Omega at AEW Redemption. He’d long wanted whoever was TNT Champion to challenge Kenny Omega after beating him for the title, it didn’t specifically have to be Knight.”