Just after MJF reclaimed the AEW World Championship in the main event of Worlds End, his first challenger is already locked inand its a man whos been waiting for the shot.
Bandido, the reigning ROH World Champion and Dynamite Diamond Ring holder, will face MJF for the AEW World Title on the Maximum Carnage edition of AEW Dynamite, scheduled for January 14, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
This title match isnt a reaction to MJFs winit was always on the calendar. By winning the Dynamite Diamond Ring, Bandido secured himself a guaranteed AEW World Championship match. Now, the target is official: a one-on-one showdown with the newly crowned two-time AEW World Champion.
The match will also mark the first time MJF and Bandido square off in singles action, setting the stage for a battle between two of AEWs most dynamic competitors. Bandido enters the match already holding gold and looking to become a double champion, while MJF will be fighting to prove that his return to the top isnt short-lived.
With Maximum Carnage set just two weeks after Worlds End, AEW is wasting no time in raising the stakes for 2026.
Can Bandido shock the world and walk out with both the ROH and AEW World Championships, or will MJF shut down the challenge and continue his second reign strong? Share your predictions in the comments below.
