AEW Full Gear 2026 could feature a major return tonight, and fans might be in for a big surprise. With the pay-per-view taking place Saturday, November 14, in Phoenix, Arizona, new details have emerged about a former World Champion who could finally be making his way back to television.
According to Fightful Select, MJF is expected to return at Full Gear after more than two months away from AEW television. His return was originally expected much earlier, but AEW made a slight change to its plans. Now there’s a possibility he’ll show up during Saturday night’s pay-per-view.
“We noted ahead of WrestleDream that MJF’s return would be coming soon, which is still happening. He was expected back much sooner, both by us and internally in AEW, but they made a slight pivot. We expect MJF to make a return tonight, as he was planned to travel into Phoenix. He will likely be involved in a title feud upon his return.”
The update also suggests MJF could jump straight into a championship feud when he returns. However, there’s no confirmation on who he might face or whether AEW will move forward with his possible appearance tonight.
Sean Ross Sapp previously stated that MJF was getting close to returning and that AEW had a major storyline waiting for him. At the time, no specific return date was given, but the latest information now points toward Full Gear.
MJF hasn’t appeared on AEW television since All In on August 30. However, he made a surprise appearance at Create A Pro Wrestling Academy on October 25, serving as the special guest referee for a 12-man tag team match. The former AEW World Champion also addressed his absence in September, explaining that he was waiting for the right moment to return.
“I don’t want to give anything away. I don’t want to give anything away, but just know whenever I come back because I’m waiting for the right time, the right moment.”
MJF also made it clear that he wanted to go after whoever holds the AEW World Championship when he returns. He previously talked about becoming AEW’s first undisputed world champion, so a championship feud would fit with his plans.
For now, MJF’s possible Full Gear return remains unconfirmed. Fightful expects him to appear tonight, but AEW hasn’t announced anything, and plans could still change before the show.
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