MJF: AEW Title Match at Indie Event?

MJF Announces Return to Autonomous Wrestling, title Defense Potential at Limitless Rumble

A potential title defense and a trip down memory lane await Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the current AEW World Champion, as he prepares to compete at Limitless WrestlingS Limitless Rumble event on January 16.

The wrestling star revealed his plans via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on January 1, 2026, signaling a return to his roots in the independent wrestling scene. Should he still hold the AEW World Championship at the time, MJF has vowed to defend the title against Alec Price, a prominent figure within Limitless Wrestling.

Price, known as “The Prize City OG,” is a former Limitless World Champion. In a social media promo, MJF drew parallels between himself and his potential opponent. “There’s a guy in Limitless Wrestling. He’s got a loud mouth. He’s skinny. He won’t shut the hell up, but the reason everybody hates him, the reason everybody realy hates this guy, is because he can back it up,” MJF stated. “Alec Price, you remind me a lot of a young MJF, so I figured what better way than to start the new year than to bring in the biggest, grandest prize possible to Limitless Wrestling? Alec price, fame comes with a price. Will you rise to the occasion? If I hold on to my Triple B until my return to Limitless Wrestling, I will be putting it on the line against you. And let’s be honest, I ain’t losing this thing for a long, long time because my name is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, I’m better than you, and Alec Price, soon, you’ll know it.”

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Did you know? – Maxwell Jacob Friedman began his professional wrestling career in 2015, working primarily on the independent circuit before signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2019.

Though, MJF’s participation in the Limitless Rumble event with the AEW World Championship on the line is not guaranteed. He is scheduled to defend the title against bandido, the 2025 Dynamite Diamond ring winner, at “AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage” on january 14 in Phoenix, Arizona. MJF recently reclaimed the world title at AEW Worlds End by defeating Samoa Joe.

Pro tip – The Dynamite Diamond Ring is an annual tournament in AEW. The winner receives a guaranteed AEW World Championship match at a later date.

The outcome of the January 14th match will ultimately determine whether MJF enters the Limitless Rumble as champion, and if so, whether he will face Alec Price in a highly anticipated showdown.This return to independent wrestling represents a significant moment for MJF, offering a chance to revisit his origins while simultaneously elevating the profile of Limitless Wrestling.

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Why, Who, What, and How did it end?

Why: Maxwell jacob friedman (MJF) announced his return to independent wrestling, specifically Limitless Wrestling, as a way to revisit his roots and possibly elevate the promotion’s profile. He also issued a challenge to Alec Price.

Who: The key figures are MJF, the current AEW World Champion; Alec Price, a former Limitless World Champion; Bandido, MJF’s scheduled opponent for the AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage event; and Samoa Joe, whom MJF defeated to regain the AEW World Championship.

What: MJF announced he woudl defend