MJF retained both the AEW World Championship and Dynamite Diamond Ring at AEW Winter is Coming on Wednesday night, defeating Ricky Starks. Friedman repeatedly attempted to cheat throughout the match and eventually kicked Starks in the groin while the referee’s back was turned and rolled him up for the three count. But Max’s victory celebration was short-lived as he was confronted on the entrance ramp by Bryan Danielson, who immediately chased him into the crowd. Danielson had been off TV ever since Friedman nailed William Regal in the back of the head with a set of brass knuckles with commentary claiming he was at Regal’s bedside in the hospital (in reality, he was written off TV as he’s heading back to WWE). 

#TheAmericanDragon @bryandanielson making it crystal clear that things are FAR from over between him and @The_MJF! What an incredible night of action it’s been tonight on #AEWDynamite: #WinterIsComing on TBS! pic.twitter.com/UtYWyjuaaR