In a dramatic conclusion to the Worlds End 2025 event, Samoa Joe experienced a surprising AEW title loss as MJF captured the AEW World Championship in the main event four-way match. The showdown unfolded at the end of a chaotic night, leaving fans and competitors stunned by the unexpected turn of events.
MJF Captures the AEW World Championship in a Chaotic Four-Way Match
The main event at Worlds End 2025 saw Samoa Joe put his AEW World Championship on the line against top competitors, including “Hangman” Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and MJF. Originally planned as a three-way encounter, the match shifted dramatically when MJF returned and cashed in his world title contract, making it a four-way contest. Each participant, from Strickland to Page, contributed to a fast-paced, unforgiving bout filled with unpredictable moments and intense action.
Throughout the match, every competitor took extreme measures, hoping to secure the title. In a twist that caught the audience by surprise, MJF managed to capitalize on an opening, using a controversial low blow against Adam Page. With momentum on his side, MJF delivered his signature heat seeker to Samoa Joe, securing the three-count and becoming the new All Elite Wrestling World Champion. This outcome reversed the result of Worlds End 2023, where Joe had claimed his world title by defeating MJF, bringing a sense of poetic closure to their ongoing rivalry.
Samoa Joe’s Brief Title Reign and Its End
Samoa Joe’s period as champion lasted only 35 days, during which he was able to defend his title just once. The loss at Worlds End 2025 marked a significant and swift end to his reign, especially notable since it mirrored the circumstances of Joe’s initial triumph over MJF at the previous event. The rapid change of fortune underlines the unpredictable nature of title matches in All Elite Wrestling and highlights the ongoing competitiveness among top contenders like Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and MJF.
MJF’s First Title Defense Likely Set for Dynamite: Maximum Carnage
With the AEW World Championship now in MJF’s possession, attention has shifted to his first title defense. On the most recent episode of Dynamite, Bandido emerged victorious in the Dynamite Diamond Ring final after defeating Ricochet. It was officially announced that the Dynamite Diamond Ring winner would face the AEW World Champion, setting up a likely confrontation between MJF and Bandido at the upcoming Dynamite: Maximum Carnage event, scheduled for January 14, 2026.
Bandido, known for his current status as ROH World Champion, now enters the spotlight as a challenger who could potentially become both the ROH and AEW World Champion. All eyes will be on this high-stakes encounter to see if Bandido can achieve this dual accolade or if MJF’s championship reign will continue past his first title defense.
As the dust settles from Samoa Joe’s AEW title loss, the All Elite Wrestling landscape continues to evolve, leaving fans eager for the next round of showdowns among its leading stars.
At the same event he lost the AEW World Championship in 2023, he wins it back in 2025!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 28, 2025
