MJF and Ryohei Oiwa trade insults on social media
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
AEW's MJF and NJPW's Ryohei Oiwa engaged in a heated exchange on social media following Oiwa's victory at the G1 Climax tournament. MJF criticized Oiwa and NJPW fans, while Oiwa challenged MJF to fight him. MJF countered, asserting he would fight Oiwa anywhere but the G1. Both wrestlers have never competed in each other's promotions, raising questions about a potential future match.
- •Ryohei Oiwa won the G1 Climax tournament on August 16.
- •MJF criticized Oiwa following his G1 win in a social media post.
- •Oiwa challenged MJF to a fight, referencing their competition styles.
- •MJF stated he would fight Oiwa anywhere except during the G1.
- •Neither wrestler has competed in the other's promotion.
- 2:55 AMWrestling Inc — AEW's MJF And NJPW G1 Climax Winner Ryohei Oiwa Exchange Heated Words On Social Media
"The war of words between AEW's MJF and NJPW's Ryohei Oiwa has continued as both men are eager to get their hands on one another.
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