MJF’s AEW International Championship Defense Set for CMLL: What You Need to Know

One big thing: MJF to defend AEW International Championship in CMLL

AEW’s Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is set to defend his newly won AEW International Championship in Mexico’s CMLL promotion on August 2.

• MJF captured the title from Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite 250, winning in a grueling 59:58 match.
• CMLL announced an eight-man tournament on July 23 to determine MJF’s challenger.
• The championship defense will take place at Arena Mexico.

Why it matters

This cross-promotional event showcases the growing relationship between AEW and international wrestling promotions, furthering the “Forbidden Door” concept in professional wrestling.

The details

Tournament participants:

• Templario
• Flip Gordon
• Valiente
• Esfinge
• Rugido
• Zandokan Jr
• Stuka Jr
• Averno

MJF’s international experience

• MJF recently defeated CMLL star Hechicero at AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view in Long Island.
• This will be MJF’s first title defense in a non-AEW promotion since winning the championship.

The big picture

This event represents a significant opportunity for both AEW and CMLL:

• For AEW, it’s a chance to showcase their champion and expand their global presence.
• For CMLL, hosting an AEW champion could attract new viewers and elevate their profile.

What’s next

All eyes will be on the July 23 tournament to see who emerges as MJF’s challenger. The August 2 title match promises to be a unique clash of styles and promotions.

What do you think about MJF defending his AEW title in CMLL? Who do you predict will win the tournament? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!