AEW took over the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on Saturday for Full Gear 2023 with a super jacked-up showdown. Heading toward the night, one of the marquee attractions of the extravaganza was MJF defending his World Title against Jay White.
But before fans could brace themselves for the most hyped-up main event, Tony Khan executed his infamous booking antics. He sent MJF off the card for his injury last minute and planted Adam Cole in his place.
MJF had to be stretchered out of the arena, making his title match at stake
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Gunns’ vengeful attack on MJF provided the backdrop of the unforeseen alteration in the plan. MJF and Samoa Joe teamed up early in the night to take on The Gunns. After a tiff battle of a few minutes, the current AEW World Champion alongside Joe was able to get the upper hand against the heel tandem with a surprise intervention from Adam Cole.
The sudden interruption caused a distraction to the opponents, allowing Joe to hit the Coquina Clutch and get away with the win. That said, things went extremely wrong afterward. The Gunns fired back and launched a vicious attack on MJF. Billy Gun’s sons ended up injuring the left leg of The Devil.
The injury turned out so grave that MJF had to be taken to the hospital on a stretcher after an initial medical checkup. While leaving the arena in the ambulance, MJF soared in rage and asked Cole not to let his title slide in any way.
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Tony Khan gave the thumbs up and Cole appeared to announce that he’ll defend the AEW World Championship for an injured MJF.
Fans didn’t buy the idea regardless, bashing Tony Khan brutally on social media.
Fans chastise Tony Khan’s booking decision regarding the much-awaited main event
As soon as the news broke out, fans went berserk. They again questioned the AEW head honcho’s expertise with booking.
This is stupid as FUCK.
— ɴɪᴄᴋ ᴊᴀᴄᴋꜱᴏɴ'ꜱ ʙᴇᴀʀᴅ ᴛᴀᴘᴇ (@divexmachina) November 19, 2023
One user expected the bout to have several twists and turns as the concept didn’t make sense.
Yeah Tony you better have something cooking cause this is literally making no sense lol
— Selling VC/badge grinder/selling stubs (@mtpluggrinder) November 19, 2023
Bad bad booking
— J.R. Laherrere (@TheJR1986) November 19, 2023
Fans want only MJF and not his replacement to retain his title.
We wanted MJF vs White. Not this.
— Masked J (@feedyourmask) November 19, 2023
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This fan pointed out the utter hypocrisy of the decision.
Man with injured leg can't compete but other man with injured leg can. Great work 👏 👏 👏
— 𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 (@RingRopeHistory) November 19, 2023
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We, however, need to wait for some more time to let the drama unveil. What’s your take on fans taking jabs at Tony Khan for his horrible booking decision at AEW Full Gear? Let us know in the comments.
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