MJF Unfazed By Multiple Challengers To His AEW World Title, Confronted By Bandido & Brody King

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is not fazed by several sharks lurking around his newly won AEW World Championship. On last night’s Dynamite: New Year’s Smash, MJF was confronted by former World Champions Kenny Omega, Samoa Joe, Hangman Page, and Bandido, who is set to challenge him for the title at Maximum Carnage on January 14.

In a backstage interview with Renee Paquette, MJF said that he is least worried about the potential challengers, as he is on his way to make his last reign “short and sweet.”

“Renee, you’re so silly. What do you think? I’m supposed to be worried? Guys, I’m about to make my last reign short and sweet. I’m not worried about these guys, and do you know why, Renee? Because I’m a generational talent,” he said.

The Long Island native was then confronted by Bandido and Brody King. King told MJF that the newly crowned champion should be worried about Bandido, who is coming for his Triple B version of the title on January 14.

“Max, the person you should be most worried about is the current Dynamite Diamond ring holder. At January 14, at Maximum Carnage, he is coming home with the Triple B, Bandido’s Big Belt,” King said.

Friedman shrugged it off, taking dig at Bandido’s Dynamite Diamond Ring, reminding the ROH World Champion that he has six of these.

“Cool handshake! Got six of these, by the way!” Maxwell responded.

Unfazed by the pressure, #AEW World Champion @The_MJF brushes off the sharks circling the gold as @Brodyxking brings the focus back to @bandidowrestler at Maximum Carnage! pic.twitter.com/QtO6cpJLn7

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 1, 2026