MJF Sets Stage for Global ‘American Championship’ Defense Tour

One big thing: MJF’s American Championship goes international

AEW’s newly crowned ‘American Champion’ MJF is taking his title on a global tour, with defenses scheduled in Mexico and England before a high-stakes rematch at Wembley Stadium.

The details:

• MJF will defend his title against Templario in CMLL on August 2 in Mexico
• A match against Michael Oku is set for RevPro in England on August 11
• The tour culminates in a rematch with Will Ospreay at AEW’s All In event at Wembley Stadium on August 25

Why it matters:

MJF’s international tour solidifies AEW’s commitment to global wrestling partnerships and elevates the prestige of the newly introduced ‘American Championship’.

By the numbers:

• MJF won the title from Will Ospreay in a 59:58 minute match on Dynamite 250
• This marks MJF’s first reign as International (now American) Champion
• The All In event at Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000+

What they’re saying:

JUST ANNOUNCED – MJF will defend the AEW American Championship in England against Michael Oku for RevPro on August 11!” – WrestleTalk via Twitter

The big picture:

MJF’s international defenses not only showcase his talents on a global stage but also help establish the ‘American Championship’ as a world-class title in its infancy.

What do you think about MJF’s international tour with the American Championship? Will it help elevate the prestige of the new title? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!