In the final months of 2023, Maxwell Jacob Friedman suffered tears to his hip and damage to his arm and shoulder. The wrestler struggled to avoid surgery to repair the latter, which led to his long absence from the ring.

But finally, on AEW Double or Nothing 2024, the professional wrestler made his return to All Elite Wrestling after a five-month break. And not just that, The Devil also announced that he has renewed his contract with the company. But if he is completely healed, why did he enter the arena in a wheelchair? Let’s find out.

MJF made his return by interrupting Adam Cole’s promo. The superstar, who looked like he could make peace with Cole, launched a surprise attack on his opponent with a low blow. And after the attack, MJF pledged allegiance to Tony Khan’s company. Declaring that his goal for the future is to regain the top spot in All Elite Wrestling.

And it seems like Tony Khan, too, is aware of the fact that MJF is arguably the biggest star he has in the company. So he went to great lengths to make sure that no one was able to find out about his surprise return beforehand. And according to pro wrestling insiders Fightful, MJF was spotted on a plane to Vegas by a fan.

But to make sure that no one in the Double or Nothing venue finds out about his return, MJF was brought in a wheelchair. And not just that. He also had himself completely covered up and disguised.

AEW went to great lengths for Double or Nothing

“MJF was actually spotted by a fan on the plane, which made its way back to Fightful as well, who were not interested in any MJF related plane scoops on a Double or Nothing Weekend. He was actually brought into the arena and backstage area in a wheelchair, covered up so nobody backstage could see him.”

MJF’s absence from AEW left fans wondering about his future. But now they’ve finally had their answer. So now, they can surely fasten their seatbelts for all the excitement that he will bring with this return. And his first destination? Well, it will most likely be winning back the top gold at All Elite Wrestling. And that’s not us saying that. MJF himself has announced this on Twitter. “Y’ALL WERE GAGGING ON IT WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE FOR 5 YEARS STRAIGHT. THEN PRETENDED YOU DIDN’T LIKE THE TASTE? IF I WERE YOU I’D GRAB SOME CHAPSTICK CUZ I’M ABOUT TO TAKE OVER THE GAME YOU LOVE, AGAIN. #BETTERTHANYOU” What do you think? Should MJF get a shot at the AEW World Championship? Let us know in the comments.