MJFs return to AEW may have made headlines, but his controversial P. Diddy promo aimed at Swerve Strickland wasnt exactly well-received backstage.
According to Fightful Select on January 9, 2026, MJFs now-viral P. Diddy promo targeting Swerve Strickland wasnt known in advance by other AEW talent and several people behind the scenes were reportedly not happy about it.
The shot went down during the December 17 tapings of AEW Dynamite in the U.K., when MJF returned and inserted himself into the AEW World Title match at Worlds End by cashing in his Casino Gauntlet contract. Before signing the match into a fatal four-way, MJF dropped a ruthless promo aimed at Samoa Joe, Hangman Page, and especially Swerve Strickland who got the most personal dig of the night.
The segment aired almost two weeks before MJF captured the AEW World Championship at Worlds End, but its clear that his feud with Swerve Strickland is far from over. However, the backlash from the promo may have complicated things backstage.
AEW is no stranger to talent pushing boundaries on the mic, but if Fightfuls report is any indication, MJFs latest shots may have crossed a line for some.
Do you think MJF went too far with the P. Diddy line? Or is this just another example of keeping things real in pro wrestling? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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