MJF Triumphs Over Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, faced a significant challenge in New York City at the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) main event held on Sunday night. He risked his hair for a chance to become a three-time AEW world champion against Darby Allin. This match marked a critical moment since Allin had taken the championship from MJF over a month ago.

The legendary Mick Foley made his debut appearance at the event, choosing to openly criticize MJF. MJF’s response was a groin kick directed at Foley and at the fans who wished Allin to retain his title and leave MJF bald.

Amidst a weather backdrop fitting for Memorial Day weekend, MJF and Darby Allin clashed intensely. In an early highlight, MJF dodged a suicide dive from Allin, landing Allin headfirst into the announce table. MJF followed up with an apron powerbomb and later set up the steel steps for a package piledriver, causing the audience to react with audible dismay. This grueling match saw both wrestlers exhausted, hanging off the ropes.

As the battle wore on, MJF attempted to gain an advantage, hoping to shave Allin’s head. During the struggle, Allin knocked down MJF, placing him on a table, and prepared for a high-risk move from the scaffolding. In what was called “bat s— crazy,” Allin leapt off the scaffolding, crashing through MJF and the table, a move that left him bleeding heavily.

Despite hitting a Coffin Drop, Allin failed to secure a pin, with MJF kicking out just in time. Allin also attempted a Scorpion Death Lock, but fatigue took over. MJF, seizing the moment, countered another Coffin Drop, positioning Allin for an avalanche Tombstone Piledriver, which he executed flawlessly, leading to his victory and third AEW world championship title at age 30. This achievement places MJF among wrestling legends like Lou Thesz, The Rock, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, John Cena, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Kazuchika Okada.

The challenges did not end for Allin, who was taken out on a stretcher after the match. In a surprising turn, Kevin Knight appeared and delivered a UFO Splash on the restrained Allin, raising questions about his intentions.

Viewers await Knight’s explanation for his actions during the upcoming “Dynamite” episode.