MJF has not been seen on AEW television since last weekend's show. At the time, it was reported that his contract was set to expire on January 1, leading to speculation that he might leave the promotion. MJF has since been removed from AEW's roster page, and Tony Khan is choosing to remain anonymous about the star's current status.
“I can say that MJF was definitely a big part of AEW for the first five years,” Khan told Going Ringside. “And during those five years, he was definitely one of our great homegrown stars, and he's someone that we really appreciate. I would love to have MJF in AEW in the future, if “The contractual situation allowed for this.”
While Khan's comments suggest that MJF has not yet signed a new deal with AEW, he may have already signed. It was recently reported that he has extended his stay in AEW before January 1st, and the uncertainty surrounding his future is being highlighted for story purposes. The latest episode of “AEW Dynamite” saw Adam Cole and the Undisputed Kingdom discuss their desire to rid AEW of MJF once and for all, so there is a built-in storyline for him to return to, if his future is with Tony Khan's promotion.
Regardless of his future destination in wrestling, it remains to be seen when the former AEW World Champion will return to action. MJF is currently injured after suffering a torn labrum, which could require surgery and put him on the shelf for six months. However, it is unknown whether MJF will go that route or seek alternative treatment options that would allow him to return to screens before then.
