MJF is expected to return to AEW programming in the very near future, according to recent reports.
The former AEW World Champion has been absent from television since All In: London 2026 in August, where he lost the Casino Gauntlet match for a title shot.
Sean Ross Sapp disclosed on the The Hump podcast, as reported by Fightful.com, that discussions about Friedman’s comeback have been ongoing since last month and the return is now believed imminent.
“He is going to come back pretty soon,” Sapp said during the podcast. “I’ve been hearing that as of like last month as well.”
Sources indicate MJF will return not only soon but also in a major storyline, suggesting a top‑card role.
“Expect MJF to be back very soon and in a very, like, a top program,” he added.
While an exact return date remains unconfirmed, the timing aligns closely with AEW’s upcoming pay‑per‑view event.
AEW Full Gear 2026 is set for Saturday, November 14, in Phoenix, Arizona.