Being AEW World Champion comes with perksbut for MJF, it also means one annoying routine every time he flies.
While speaking to WDW News Today on January 20, 2026, the Salt of the Earth opened up about the not-so-glamorous side of carrying the AEW World Championship through airport security.
He said agents clearly recognize the belt, but act like its standard procedure. Thats where MJF draws the line. According to MJF, being upfront and blunt usually speeds up the process. But when TSA agents arent wrestling fans, its a different scene entirely.
Despite the delays, MJF doesnt shy away from traveling with the goldits part of the job and part of the brand. But next time one sees a TSA agent lingering around their bag, dont be surprised if theyre just marking out.
So, being World Champion means always being on displayeven at the airport. MJFs take gives fans a look at the daily grind of carrying that big, shiny target everywhere he goes.
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