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AEW WrestleDream 2026 Backstage Notes: Update on MJF’s Return, Identity of Person in Mystery Vignette & More
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All Elite Wrestling will present the fourth edition of AEW WrestleDream at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida, in a few hours. Ahead of the pay-per-view, below is some interesting backstage news, courtesy of Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select:
-> Billy Gunn continues to remain under contract despite his absence from AEW TV in recent months. He has been working Dark matches in Ring of Honor recently.
-> The “mystery vignette” on AEW TV this past Wednesday was for former WWE Superstar Ilja Dragunov. The Mad Dragon recently inked a deal with All Elite Wrestling after his visa issues were settled.
-> MJF is set to return to weekly programming fairly soon and is slated to re-enter the World Title scene. Friedman has been away from television since All In: London, where he competed in the Casino Gauntlet Match.
-> After MJF, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, Andrade El Idolo, and Kenny Omega, more AEW wrestlers are slated to work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling in the coming days. The names will be announced in the coming weeks.
-> Kairi has yet to sign a deal with AEW. According to the report, “light discussions” have continued between the concerned parties. There is also significant interest in Japan. However, it’s been held up due to her ongoing talks with All Elite Wrestling.
-> Kenny Omega wasn’t initially scheduled to wrestle at the Dynamite: PAC Tribute Show on September 30. He was added to the eight-man tag match on the day of the show. Omega, as fans may recall, teamed with fellow Elite members to take on The Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Rocky Romero, and Trent Beretta) at the tribute show.
-> According to AEW sources, Kenny will remain on television until media activities for the next Twisted Metal season kicks off. Omega will compete in tonight’s Clockwork Carnage Match for the AEW World Championship.
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