MJF Challenges TNA's Nic Nemeth for AEW World Title

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, issued a provocative challenge to TNA Wrestling star Nic Nemeth during a surprise call-in to SiriusXM's Busted Open Radio on January 22, 2026, shortly after his appearance on the previous night's episode of AEW Dynamite.

MJF, who holds the AEW World Championship, used the platform to boast about his dominance and promote All Elite Wrestling while interrupting the show's hosts for discussing music instead of his recent performance. He listed several top contenders vying for his title, including Samoa Joe, Hangman Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and Brody King, before turning his attention to Nemeth, a co-host on the program and a prominent TNA competitor. "I have the championship that everybody wants," MJF declared. "Nic Nemeth, whenever you find your balls, let me know. I'd love to wrestle you for the title as well. Good day, sir."

Nemeth, a veteran wrestler with a storied career spanning WWE and TNA, responded live on air with a mix of surprise and enthusiasm. He acknowledged the offer but emphasized his immediate priorities within TNA. "Wow, what a call. I was just offered an AEW title shot," Nemeth said. "I'm really...