At AEW Double or Nothing 2026, MJF reclaimed the AEW Men’s World Championship, defeating Darby Allin in a dramatic main event. The victory also meant MJF kept his hair, a stipulation that added extra stakes to the contest. This marks MJF’s third reign as AEW World Champion.
Match Highlights
The bout opened with Allin hitting a series of side headlock takeovers, quickly setting the pace.
MJF countered with a powerbomb on the apron and later blocked a Coffin Drop with a sharp elbow to Allin’s back.
The action spilled outside, with Allin landing a tope suicida that sent MJF over the announce desk.
In one of the night’s most brutal moments, MJF delivered a package piledriver onto the steel steps.
Allin fought back with multiple Coffin Drops, including one from the scaffolding, but MJF survived.
The finish came when MJF hit an avalanche piledriver followed by a side headlock, securing the pinfall victory.
Aftermath
With this win, MJF solidifies his place as one of AEW’s top stars, continuing his reputation for cunning tactics and resilience. For Darby Allin, the loss was heartbreaking after a performance filled with high-risk maneuvers and near falls, but his fearless style once again won over the crowd.