MJF provides update on knee injury before Forbidden Door event
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has updated fans on his hyperextended knee ahead of the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event this weekend. Despite suffering the injury during his title defense against Rush on June 3, MJF has been cleared by the medical team to compete in a 12-man steel cage match. However, he expressed significant discomfort, stating that his knee is swollen and painful but structurally sound. He acknowledged the challenges faced in his previous match against Rush and highlighted the importance of his role as the top performer in AEW.
- •MJF suffered a hyperextended knee during AEW Dynamite on June 3.
- •He has been cleared to compete at Forbidden Door this weekend.
- •MJF described his knee as swollen and painful but structurally okay.
- •He will participate in a 12-man steel cage match against Mark Briscoe's team.
- •MJF praised Rush for a challenging match during their title defense.
- 4:12 PMWrestling Inc — AEW World Champion MJF Offers Update On Knee Ahead Of Forbidden Door 2026
"AEW World Champion MJF gave an update on his hyperextended knee ahead of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door this weekend.
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