MJF suffers legitimate knee injury on AEW Dynamite episode
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
During the June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, current AEW World Champion MJF hyperextended his knee while defending his championship against Rush. He is now unable to compete in an upcoming match against Bobby Orlando for Beyond Wrestling after being deemed not medically cleared. Reports indicate the injury is legitimate, but AEW hopes it isn't serious. If MJF's recovery takes longer than expected, other challengers, such as Mark Briscoe and Andrade El Idolo, have expressed interest in competing for the championship. Additionally, the status of the upcoming Owen Hart Foundation Tournament remains uncertain with MJF's participation in question.
- •MJF suffered a knee injury during a title match against Rush.
- •He is not cleared to compete in his upcoming Beyond Wrestling match.
- •Briscoe and El Idolo are potential challengers for the AEW World Championship.
- •The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament contenders may challenge for the title in August.
- 4:24 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Reportedly Hoping Legitimate MJF Injury Suffered On Dynamite Isn't Serious
"MJF suffered an injury on "AEW Dynamite," but the company is hoping that it isn't that serious.
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