PHOENIX, January 7, 2026 — MJF retained his AEW World Championship last night, defeating Bandido in the main event of “Dynamite: Maximum Carnage” at the Arizona Financial Theatre. The electrifying show, witnessed by over 3,000 fans, delivered a night of high-octane action and a significant return to the ring.
A Night of Championship Contests and Surprising Returns
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The January 6th edition of AEW Dynamite featured title defenses, fierce competition, and the highly anticipated comeback of Kenny Omega.
- Darby Allin kicked off the night with a victory over PAC.
- Adam Page secured a win against Bryan Keith in a hard-fought match.
- Kenny Omega made a triumphant return to AEW, sending ripples through the roster.
- MJF successfully defended his AEW World Championship against Bandido.
What is the current AEW World Champion? MJF currently holds the AEW World Championship, having successfully defended his title against Bandido at “Dynamite: Maximum Carnage.”
Match Results from “Dynamite: Maximum Carnage”
The evening began with a captivating contest between Darby Allin and PAC, ultimately seeing Allin emerge victorious.
Adam Page followed with a strong performance, defeating Bryan Keith in a compelling matchup.
Brody King also secured a win, overcoming Jon Cruz in a display of power and skill.
A major moment of the night was the return of Kenny Omega to AEW, igniting excitement among fans and setting the stage for future storylines.
In a tag team contest, The Don Callis Family (Jake Doyle & Mark Davis) triumphed in a Four Way match, earning a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship against the Young Bucks (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), Jet and Mike Bilyley.
Triangle Of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue & Thekla) defeated Babes Of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) & Kris Statlander in a thrilling six-woman tag team match.
The main event saw MJF successfully defend his AEW World Championship against a formidable challenge from Bandido, solidifying his reign at the top.
Looking Ahead to Revolution
AEW fans can now set their sights on Revolution, the next major event scheduled for the nights of Sunday, March 15th and Monday, March 16th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
