MJF, one of AEW’s biggest stars, had long teased the “bidding war of 2024,” where he claimed he would go to whichever company offered him the most money after his AEW contract expired. Fans speculated about his future, but it turned out that none of the anticipated drama occurred. MJF quietly signed a lucrative, long-term deal with AEW, surprising many who expected him to consider other offers.
MJF’s absence from AEW television earlier this year, combined with his previous statements, led to rampant speculation about his next move. However, he made his return in grand fashion at Double or Nothing, putting to rest rumors of him jumping ship.
In a now-deleted tweet, MJF responded to a fan who commented, “I like how the bidding war of 2024 was everyone but MJF.” MJF cheekily replied, “It’s almost like MJF quietly signed a multi-million dollar contract and AEW won or something?!? So crazy.” The tweet was later removed, but it gave insight into his satisfaction with his AEW deal.
While MJF avoided the highly anticipated bidding war, other AEW stars like Daniel Garcia and Ricky Starks have reportedly garnered interest from WWE. Despite no bidding war over him, MJF seems more than content with his position in AEW. He is currently on hiatus following his victory over Daniel Garcia at AEW All Out, but his future in AEW remains secure.
As MJF continues his journey in AEW, fans are left wondering what’s next for The Salt of the Earth. Will his character’s intensity ramp up even more following his return? And with other stars in the spotlight for their own potential contract negotiations, will MJF weigh in again? Only time will tell.
What are your thoughts on MJF’s decision to stay with AEW instead of exploring the much-hyped “bidding war of 2024”? Do you think this move will benefit his career in the long run, or would a switch to WWE have been more impactful? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!