Will Ospreay responds to MJF's claim of being the real champion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Will Ospreay, the AEW Men's World Champion, addressed MJF's ongoing declaration of being the Real AEW World Champion during a post-WrestleDream scrum on October 19, 2026. Ospreay and AEW owner Tony Khan engaged in a light exchange about MJF's absence and his insistence on carrying the Triple B title. MJF has been away since losing to Kenny Omega in July and has turned his attention to New Japan Pro Wrestling. He called out G1 Climax winner Ryohei Oiwa while promising to defend the actual AEW World Title. Ospreay suggested that if MJF wants to prove himself, he knows where to find him.
- •Ospreay addresses MJF's claim of being the 'Real' champion.
- •MJF has been absent since losing to Omega in July.
- •Ospreay is three defenses into his title reign.
- •MJF is pursuing a match with Ryohei Oiwa in NJPW.
- •Ospreay invited MJF to confront him directly.
- 8:18 PMWrestling Inc — AEW World Champion Will Ospreay Addresses Absent MJF Flaunting His Own Title Belt
"AEW Men's World Champion Will Ospreay addresses the absent MJF flaunting his own World Title belt, while calling himself the Real AEW World Champion
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