AEW President Tony Khan recently spoke highly of the wedding celebration of AEW star MJF and Alicia Atout. During an interview with Q93, Khan described the event as a remarkable occasion, noting Alicia Atout’s exceptional role as a host who made the gathering memorable. He highlighted the attendance of many AEW fan favorites who came together to honor the couple’s special day.
I had a steak, I had a filet. It was great. It was a really great wedding. MJF’s wife, Alicia, is a fantastic host. She put on a great wedding and she’s a really popular person backstage, so a lot of the fan favorites from AEW came out to the wedding to support her. I have to say, MJF and Alicia put on a beautiful wedding.
— Tony Khan, AEW President
Insights from Jeff Jarrett on the Wedding Experience
WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett shared his reflections on attending the wedding of MJF and Alicia Atout on his podcast My World. Jarrett candidly discussed how the event contrasted with his typical expectations of private weddings, acknowledging the modern era’s openness to publicizing personal moments. He described the wedding as a festive, unique celebration that honored Jewish traditions with an intimate, showbiz flair characteristic of the wrestling world.
Me and Karen had a conversation walking through LaGuardia terminal on Saturday afternoon. We were headed home, and we just — you know, times have changed. I always look at weddings and these types of settings to be — not just private, but you know. I guess in a lot of ways, it’s in my mind, and maybe it’s my mindset — it’s as far away from work as you’re going to get, or far away from the public life is you’re going to get. And I know — I’ll call it the TMZ of the world and all that kind of stuff, it’s a different era. Kids are different, society is different, all that. So I still kind of look at it as a private moment. But she was — and what kind of prompted that was you know, the pictures and out and all that.
— Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Famer
Jarrett went on to recount the atmosphere of the wedding, emphasizing the lavish food options and the spirited nature of the ceremony. He praised the attention to detail, detailing multiple food stations that ranged from a taco bar to sushi and carving stations, elevating the reception to a first-class experience. The ceremony itself featured heartfelt vows and a blend of cultural traditions alongside a touch of wrestling entertainment.
They had the ceremony, beautiful ceremony, like only — it had a little pizzazz in there, a little wrestling showbiz in there. But the ceremony really was beautiful. The vows were beautiful. It was really a cool, intimate setting. And then — it was outside, and then you go into the cocktail/hors d’oeuvres hour. And then you get on over to the main course meal, and then — and I’ll call it speeches, or little sayings, best man, maid of honor, the parents. It was really, really cool. And some Jewish traditions were a part of everything. But it was really, really a cool night Conrad. A lot of fun, no doubt about it, I got a new BFF. Me and Ken Jeong just hit it off. But no Conrad, it was a lot of fun. Karen had a good time. And you know, it’s good to kind of see folks embark on a new journey. We’ve both been there. So nothing but wishing both of them love and success and happiness until eternity.
— Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Famer
Additional AEW Updates: Title Defenses and Recovery News
Alongside celebrating MJF and Alicia Atout’s wedding, other highlights from the wrestling world include updates from ROH and AEW stars. At Wrestleverse Fest 2025, ROH Tag Team Champion Sammy Guevara discussed teaming with RUSH to defend their ROH World Tag Team Titles at the upcoming Death Before Dishonor event. Guevara spoke positively about their partnership, reflecting on their past rivalry and praising RUSH’s in-ring toughness.
I mean, it’s always good to be me, especially now that I’m a champion once again. I think it was not the champion for about a day. So it was a long 24 hours, but here I am Tag Team Champions now with RUSH So, yeah, man, the future looks bright as always. He and I actually wrestled each other many years ago. So he goes. RUSH don’t play. When he’s in the ring, I feel bad for his opponent, so I’m glad he’s my tag team partner.
— Sammy Guevara, ROH Tag Team Champion
In related news, former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee and has started rehabilitation. Strickland updated fans on his progress, mentioning that recovery has been challenging. Speculation surrounds his return to action, expected as early as 2026. This knee surgery followed a storyline injury angle from the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025 event.
Significance of MJF and Alicia Atout’s Wedding within the Wrestling Community
The wedding of MJF and Alicia Atout has drawn significant attention across the wrestling industry, symbolizing not only a personal milestone but also a moment of unity among professional wrestlers and personalities. Tony Khan’s praise underscores the importance of personal relationships in the wrestling world, while fan favorites’ participation highlights the camaraderie shared inside AEW.
Jeff Jarrett’s detailed account of the ceremony provides insight into the cultural and entertainment values infused into the event, reflecting wrestling’s unique blend of spectacle and emotion. This wedding stands as a testament to how life’s major moments are celebrated with passion and style by wrestling’s biggest talents, emphasizing community and connection beyond the ring.
Looking ahead, the positive reception of this celebration enhances the visibility of MJF and Alicia Atout as prominent figures within AEW, possibly reinforcing their public profiles and influence. Their wedding may also encourage similar events that blend personal celebrations with wrestling’s vibrant culture, fostering deeper fan engagement and backstage solidarity.
