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Chaos Erupts: MJF Retains Title, Rousey Joins Death Riders

3/17/2026

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Summary

MJF Defeats Page

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) retained the AEW World Championship against Adam Page in a Texas Death Match by choking Page with a chain, thereby preventing another title challenge.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage returned and attacked FTR after the match.
Will Ospreay confronted Jon Moxley and the Death Riders.
Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance and aligned with the Death Riders.

History

Historical Context

The Texas Death Match, popularized in 1970, featured extreme wrestling tactics and drew large crowds, with events often exceeding 10,000 attendees. Iconic wrestlers Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr. were pivotal in shaping this brutal style. Today, Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s championship match reflects this legacy, showcasing the enduring blend of athleticism and theatricality that has captivated wrestling audiences for over five decades.

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MJF Defeats Page

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) retained the AEW World Championship against Adam Page in a Texas Death Match by choking Page with a chain, thereby preventing another title challenge.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage returned and attacked FTR after the match.
Will Ospreay confronted Jon Moxley and the Death Riders.
Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance and aligned with the Death Riders.

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