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MJF has commented on AEW talents using the promotion to get back to WWE, specifically calling out Aleister Black. MJF expressed his frustration with wrestlers who aren't team players, telling them to "f**k off, go elsewhere" as he doesn't want to deal with such individuals.
MJF publicly criticized former AEW wrestler Malakai Black on The Ariel Helwani Show, calling him "the biggest offender" among wrestlers who allegedly treated AEW as a stepping stone back to WWE rather than fully committing to the company. MJF stated that Black and others came in expecting to quickly reach top positions before returning to WWE, and suggested the AEW locker room atmosphere has improved significantly since those wrestlers were "weeded out."
MJF commented on WWE's TKO-era contract restructuring on The Ariel Helwani Show, stating he understands why wrestlers are rejecting pay cuts and praising talents like The New Day for "knowing their worth." When asked how he would respond to a similar situation, MJF said he would refuse, emphasizing that AEW has never asked talent to take pay cuts during active contracts. MJF attributed WWE's approach to being owned by TKO Group Holdings and their focus on maximizing profits, while suggesting AEW handles business differently.
MJF responded to recent reports claiming WWE sources have questioned AEW's television future, calling the rumors a "smart business tactic" rather than reality during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. MJF stated that Warner Bros. Discovery is "over the moon" with AEW and compared the situation to competitors trying to undermine each other through media narratives. His comments follow Tony Khan's similar denial of the reports during the ROH Supercard of Honor media scrum, where Khan called claims about AEW struggling for another television deal far from the truth.
AEW's Swerve Strickland stated that The Young Bucks changed their minds regarding the Anarchy In The Arena match. Strickland discussed The Young Bucks' feelings about the annual AEW stipulation match and mentioned his participation in last year's Anarchy In The Arena bout.
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano via 16-second armbar at MVP MMA 1 and subsequently announced her retirement from MMA in an emotional Instagram post. In her statement, Rousey declared herself "the best to have ever done it" and explained that she specifically returned to fight Carano because their story together represented that "you're never too low to rise again." Rousey credited Carano as one of her original inspirations for entering MMA and said the fight allowed her to confront her past while finding closure in the sport.
Swerve Strickland has criticized one aspect of Darby Allin's AEW World Title win. Despite this criticism, Strickland commended Allin for overcoming it during his title reign.
Tony Khan has praised a current AEW champion, calling him the "ultimate fighting champion" for his numerous title defenses. Khan specifically highlighted the wrestler's title defense record in making this statement.
Swerve Strickland has commented on the possibility of The New Day joining AEW, stating that he has spoken to the group following their WWE exit.
AEW's Paul Wight, formerly known as Big Show in WWE, appeared on "High Performance" to discuss his life and how he maintains his health. During the interview, Wight detailed his approach to taking care of his large physical frame.
Bully Ray has assessed AEW World Champion Darby Allin's title reign and evaluated whether it has met business goals and fan expectations.
Chris Jericho has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to change his name to simply 'Jericho' following his return to AEW television. Jericho stated that while he could create numerous other nicknames, he questioned how many more he actually needs.