AEW's MJF Gives an Update on His "Injury"

Maxwell Jacob Friedman's absence from AEW television has been somewhat of an elephant in the room [...]

By Connor Casey

Maxwell Jacob Friedman's absence from AEW television has been somewhat of an elephant in the room over the past month. He first indicated, albeit in character, that something might be wrong when he tweeted out on April 13, "I wish I could put my body on the line more for you guys. I truly care so much about you being entertained during your hour of need. Unfortunately something awful has happened to me and it has gradually gotten worse. I can't comment on what the issue is at this time."

He followed that up on April 19, adding that he might need surgery.

He finally appeared on this week's Dynamite in a pre-taped vignette with his arm in a sling and a cast (the same pattern as his scarf, naturally) over his pinkie. He claimed to have suffered a hangnail, and that he would be out of action for some time but vowed to soon be AEW World Champion.

So, it turns out he wasn't all that hurt.

Friedman spent the first few months of 2020 in a white hot feud with Cody Rhodes, on that saw him whip Rhodes with a belt on an episode of Dynamite before their match at AEW Revolution. Thanks to a well-placed punch while wearing his Dynamite Diamond Ring, Friedman picked up the win.

Here's what's on the card for this week's AEW Dynamite:

  • Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin (TNT Championship Tournament Match)
  • Dustin Rhodes vs. Kip Sabian — if Rhodes loses, he will retire (TNT Championship Tournament Match)
  • Orange Cassidy vs. Jimmy Havoc
  • Kenny Omega vs. TBA
  • Wardlow vs. TBA

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