3 AEW Stars Who Should Challenge MJF After Double Or Nothing

BusinessSportsMoney3 AEW Stars Who Should Challenge MJF After Double Or NothingByRob Wolkenbrod,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Wolkenbrod is a contributor who covers professional wrestling.Follow AuthorMay 31, 2026, 11:34am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Ryan Loco; MJF vs Kevin Knight; Fairfax, VA; AEW Dynamite; April 29, 2026 All Elite WrestlingAt Double or Nothing, MJF captured his third AEW World Championship, joining Jon Moxley as the only other wrestler to hold the title three times. But given how AEW has booked its recent world title reigns, chances are this one will be another active run at the top.Long Island’s own defeated Darby Allin, whose reign saw him defend the championship against more than a half-dozen opponents in consecutive weeks, delivering standout performance after standout performance as he pushed himself until the wheels fell off.On the Dynamite following Double or Nothing, AEW made it clear that several challengers are already eyeing MJF’s championship. So, who could be next in line?3 Potential Challengers For MJF’s AEW World ChampionshipRushThe most obvious challenger is Rush, who won a four-way match on Dynamite to continue his recent string of success. He has now won nine of his last 10 matches. Rush previously challenged Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship, and on this past Wednesday’s show, he turned his attention to MJF, setting up a match between the two for June 3.Will Rush win? Probably not. AEW has done a strong job of building credible world title challengers, but most ultimately fall short when the opportunity arrives. With MJF’s reign less than a week old, it would be a major surprise to see him drop the championship so quickly.MORE FOR YOUStill, a strong showing against MJF could elevate Rush into contention for another championship, such as the TNT Title. How he performs on...