Amid praise for All Elite Wrestling’s achievements in 2025, Tony Khan is reportedly developing a major story for 2026 that will feature the new AEW World Champion, MJF, in a prominent rivalry. According to fresh reports, Khan intends to position MJF against Kenny Omega in what is expected to be a headline feud for the company next year, showcasing his ongoing AEW plans for 2026.
The seeds for this feud were sown at AEW Worlds End, where Samoa Joe was originally set to defend his AEW World Championship in a triple threat match against Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page. MJF made a surprise entrance, cashing in his Casino Gauntlet contract, and inserted himself into the high-stakes match.
During the pay-per-view hosted in Chicago, MJF managed to pin Samoa Joe, capturing his second AEW World Championship in dramatic fashion. Reports cited by Cageside Seats now indicate that the company, based in Jacksonville, is planning to capitalize on this momentum by pitting their new champion, MJF, against Kenny Omega. Omega’s championship credentials span AEW, Impact Wrestling, the IWGP Heavyweight division, and the AAA Mega championship, making him a formidable opponent and a significant figure in the wrestling world.
Developing a high-profile rivalry between MJF and Kenny Omega is seen as an avenue to further raise MJF’s status within AEW. The wrestling community is already speculating on the creative direction Tony Khan will take with this headline program as the new year approaches.
MJF Voices Concerns Ahead of Major AEW Appearance
Famous for his outspoken and self-centered persona, MJF continued to capture attention after his Worlds End title win. Post-victory, announcements revealed that the new champion would be featured on Dynamite’s New Year’s Smash in Omaha, Nebraska.
MJF expressed his displeasure over the extensive travel required for this appearance and humorously demanded extra compensation for the inconvenience. His social media post showcased the character traits that have defined much of his career:
“So I win the world title by beating three of the toughest guys in AEW. Further proving I’m hands down the greatest wrestler on gods green earth. And my present on New Year’s Eve!…. I get to travel to (checks notes)……….Omaha Nebraska. @TonyKhan, I demand a bonus,” he wrote.
This playful public demand reflects both the competitive environment within AEW and MJF’s ongoing effort to blur the lines between his on-screen persona and real-life dealings with Tony Khan, the company’s president. His antics continue to entertain audiences and keep the spotlight on his championship reign.
With MJF’s dramatic return and escalating challenges, anticipation is building for his upcoming appearance on Dynamite and, more significantly, for the much-rumored 2026 feud against Kenny Omega. As AEW’s plans for 2026 become clearer, fans and wrestlers alike are awaiting the creative decisions that could shape the company’s main event landscape for the year ahead.
So I win the world title by beating three of the toughest guys in AEW.
Further proving I’m hands down the greatest wrestler on gods green earth.
And my present on New Year’s Eve!
….I get to travel to (checks notes)……….Omaha Nebraska. @TonyKhan, I demand a bonus. pic.twitter.com/h4xHWLrWra
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) December 30, 2025
