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MJF defends championship as AEW Dynamite features mixed highlights

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

MJF defends championship as AEW Dynamite features mixed highlights
Summary

On July 1, 2026, AEW Dynamite featured MJF defending his world championship and a notable return from Jay White. The show opened with MJF's title defense and included matches like Kevin Knight against Lio Rush, but these received mixed feedback. Andrade El Idolo's storyline took a hit with interference from the Don Callis Family, complicating his pursuit for a world title match. Meanwhile, Jay White's promo generated excitement for an upcoming feud with The Dogs.

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Key Details
  • •MJF successfully defends his world championship on Dynamite.
  • •Jay White returns, hinting at a feud with The Dogs.
  • •Andrade El Idolo faces setbacks due to Don Callis Family interference.
  • •Kevin Knight and Lio Rush have a match that receives mixed reviews.
  • •Darby Allin seeks a match for the TNT Championship.
Latest Updates
  • 3:43 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite 9/2/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
  • 3:34 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite 7/1/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved
What they're saying
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On a night that revolved around MJF's world championship, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 7/1/26 episode of "AEW Dynamite!"

— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff)
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Tonight's "AEW Dynamite" featured plenty of emphasis on Will Ospreay, including the reveal of his first pay-per-view challenger.

— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff)
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