On AEW Dynamite, Adam Cole revealed himself as the man behind the devil mask, introduced his new faction "The Undisputed Kingdom," and explained his heel turn by expressing betrayal from MJF. Cole's new stable includes members with personal history and is designed to spite MJF, who has been absent from AEW programming since his loss at Worlds End and is currently dealing with injury concerns.
At AEW Worlds End, Samoa Joe defeated MJF to become the AEW World Champion, with a surprising betrayal by MJF's friend Adam Cole and his group. Despite MJF's recent injuries, it was revealed that the plan for Joe to win the title was set long before these issues arose. MJF is expected to take a break from AEW TV to recover from his injuries, and while there has been speculation about his contract, it is believed that he has already re-signed with AEW and his hiatus is part of an ongoing storyline.
At AEW Worlds End, Samoa Joe defeated MJF to become the new AEW World Champion in a match filled with drama and a shocking conclusion. The event also featured the revelation of Adam Cole as the masked devil, leading a group that attacked MJF post-match. Eddie Kingston triumphed over Jon Moxley to win the Continental Crown Championship, and Christian Cage outwitted Adam Copeland in a No DQ match for the TNT Championship, only to lose and then regain the title in an impromptu second match. The PPV showcased a mix of high-stakes matches and storyline developments, with Samoa Joe's victory marking a new era for AEW.
At the AEW Worlds End event, Samoa Joe defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) to become the new AEW World Champion. Despite MJF's home crowd support and interference attempts by Adam Cole, Joe's dominance and submission tactics led to his victory. Post-match, a group of masked individuals, revealed to be Roderick Strong, The Kingdom's Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, and Wardlow, surrounded the ring and attacked MJF, with Adam Cole revealing himself as The Devil by placing the Devil mask on MJF's body as the event concluded, leaving fans with unanswered questions.
Andrade El Ídolo is expected to leave AEW after the Worlds End event and potentially return to WWE as early as the Day 1 RAW. Reports from Wrestle Purists and Fightful Select suggest that his departure from AEW is imminent, with some tension noted between him and the company. Andrade's contract was initially thought to end in the spring, but many in AEW believe it could end sooner. His last scheduled match in AEW is against Miro at the PPV in Long Island.
Keith Lee, a prominent wrestler in AEW, has announced that he has been dealing with an injury since September 2021 and may not be able to compete in the highly anticipated match against his former tag partner Swerve Strickland at Worlds End. Despite his efforts to push through the pain since his injury worsened after the Final Battle event, AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that Lee is not medically cleared to wrestle and will be replaced by Dustin Rhodes in the lineup.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is set to present the Worlds End event, featuring a pre-show called "Zero Hour" streaming for free at 6:30 pm ET, ahead of the main card at 8 pm ET on Dec. 30, 2023. Zero Hour includes matches like HOOK vs. Wheeler Yuta for the FTW championship and a 20-man battle royal for a TNT title shot. The main event will showcase high-stakes matches, including Samoa Joe vs. MJF for the AEW World title. Fans can watch the main card on Bleacher Report or Triller TV and follow live coverage of the event.
