MJF injury raises concerns ahead of AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
MJF, the AEW World Champion, sustained a knee injury during his title defense against Rush on June 3 in AEW Dynamite. Although MJF is in some pain and has been medically cleared to travel, reports indicate that he is expected to compete at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view. Sources confirm that creative plans for the event are not impacted. MJF’s next opponent remains undetermined, with potential challengers emerging from CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling as the event approaches next month.
- •MJF hyperextended his knee during a match against Rush.
- •He has withdrawn from a subsequent match against Bobby Orlando.
- •Reports suggest MJF will still compete at Forbidden Door.
- •Creative plans for the event are not in jeopardy.
- •Challengers may come from CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
- 9:59 PMWrestling Inc — Report: AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door Creative Plans 'Not In Jeopardy' Due To MJF Injury
"MJF might have suffered an injury on "AEW Dynamite," but the AEW World Champion should be healthy enough to compete at Forbidden Door.
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