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MJF Set for AEW Return December 27 After Hiatus

12/9/2025

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Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is set to return to AEW after filming Violent Night 2.
His return timeline shifted from an initially expected November date after filming completed in October.
Reports indicate Friedman is in the AEW Worlds End creative plans for December 27 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Friedman has been absent since September 20, 2025, due to the match's physical toll.
This return could impact AEW programming into 2026.

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Story summary

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is set to return to AEW after filming Violent Night 2.
His return timeline shifted from an initially expected November date after filming completed in October.
Reports indicate Friedman is in the AEW Worlds End creative plans for December 27 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Friedman has been absent since September 20, 2025, due to the match's physical toll.
This return could impact AEW programming into 2026.