Brody King is currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) over the AEW World Championship, with their highly anticipated title match set for AEW Grand Slam in Australia. This tension escalated when a fan uncovered an eight-year-old tweet from MJF mocking King’s wrestling chops by saying he “chops like a schoolgirl.”
In that long-ago tweet, Friedman taunted,
“I want to say this while I’m in the same town as him Cuz I’m a grown man and I need to make something real clear. @Brodyxking chops like a schoolgirl. I am now boarding my flight.”
Upon seeing the fan’s repost, Brody King took to social media to thank them for bringing the comment back into the spotlight and issued a subtle warning directed at MJF ahead of their upcoming bout. King stated,
“Really glad someone brought this to my attention. See you Saturday @The_MJF,”
signaling readiness for the confrontation.
King’s Absence from AEW Dynamite and Controversy Behind the Scenes
Despite heavy promotion of their title match, neither Brody King nor MJF appeared on AEW Dynamite the week before Grand Slam. Reports surfaced linking King’s omission to anti-ICE chants that erupted minutes before his eliminator match against MJF on a recent episode of Dynamite.
Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com claimed that Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), not AEW or Tony Khan, made the call to pull King from the broadcast. However, this rumor was swiftly denied by both AEW and WBD representatives, with Warner Bros. Discovery labeling speculation about their role as “categorically false.”
Upcoming Title Match Carries Significant Stakes for Both Wrestlers
The impending showdown at AEW Grand Slam holds major implications for both competitors, as Brody King earned his number one contender spot by decisively defeating MJF in the eliminator match on AEW Dynamite. This feud has intensified with each confrontation, fueled by personal barbs and high stakes in the AEW World Championship race.
King’s response to MJF’s dated insult and the controversy over his recent AEW absence have only added fuel to the fire, making the upcoming match a critical moment for both men. Fans and analysts alike are closely watching to see if King can capitalize on his momentum and overcome MJF’s championship defenses.
Really glad someone brought this to my attention. See you Saturday @The_MJF https://t.co/1XZo6OITOc
— Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) February 12, 2026
