Ricochet has joined the ongoing conversation around the Tony Khan bonus demand, following MJF’s recent request for extra compensation after his latest AEW World Championship win. The situation escalated after both wrestlers openly addressed their expectations for financial rewards in relation to their appearances on this week’s Dynamite event.
MJF Claims Bonus After Four-Way Title Victory
At the Worlds End pay-per-view, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, widely known as MJF, secured the AEW World Championship by overcoming Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and Samoa Joe in a highly anticipated four-way match. Following his victory, MJF immediately demanded a bonus from AEW President Tony Khan for his participation in the upcoming episode of Dynamite, underscoring his belief that he deserved extra compensation due to the high-profile win and his performance against some of the promotion‘s top competitors. Instead of a break, MJF found himself booked for a show in Omaha, Nebraska, which further fueled his demands and triggered reactions across the wrestling community.
Ricochet Adds to Tony Khan’s Growing List of Requests
Shortly after MJF’s demand gained attention, Ricochet, another prominent figure now with AEW after his tenure in WWE, entered the fray. Ricochet commented that he would also require a bonus should Khan grant MJF’s request. He made it clear that while he expects fair treatment, he criticized the idea of several wrestlers jumping on the bonus demand bandwagon.
“Give me one too while you’re at it @TonyKhan . If anyone else asks they’re all just leeches,”
wrote Ricochet. – Ricochet, AEW wrestler
His statement highlighted a mix of humor and frustration, indicating that while competition for rewards is expected, he sees excessive demands as unreasonable within the roster.
Social Media Drama: MJF’s Account Hacked Amid Bonus Controversy
MJF’s outspoken persona extends beyond the ring and onto social platforms. Recently, there was a stir as his account began displaying suspicious activity, which fans quickly recognized as signs of a hack. The AEW World Champion swiftly addressed the situation, issuing an apology and clarifying that he had not solicited money from anyone during the breach.
“My Twitter got hacked. If you were messaged by me that I needed money, my apologies. However, if you were messaged by me and you were dumb as f**k enough to believe that. My Venmo information is below,”
he wrote. – MJF, AEW World Champion
While the comment carried MJF’s trademark defiant tone, it also pointed to the emotional level of intensity surrounding his current feud with both his online persona and backstage negotiations.
Outlook for AEW and Future Developments
With tensions running high following MJF’s world title win and the subsequent public demands for bonuses, AEW President Tony Khan faces heightened scrutiny from both fans and talent regarding backstage reward policies. Pressure is mounting not only due to MJF’s outspoken nature but also Ricochet’s very public alignment with similar demands. As these storylines unfold both on television and online, it remains to be seen how Khan will respond and whether this trend of public bonus demands will impact AEW’s locker room dynamics and overall morale.
Give me one too while you're at it @TonyKhan. If anyone else asks they're all just leeches.
— Lightskin Kingpin (@KingRicochet) December 30, 2025
