During Saturday’s AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, Samoa Joe defeated MJF (w/ Adam Cole) to win the AEW World Championship in the main event of the show.
MJF turned out to ask Cole for his Dynamite Diamond Ring, but the brief moment allowed Joe to apply a rear naked choke on his opponent.
MJF desperately fought back for a nearfall leading to Joe locking in his submission hold tightly.
MJF scrambled as he looked for a way to escape with Cole looking on helplessly.
Referee Bryce Remsberg checked MJF’s arm, lifting it twice, and the arm dropped a third time onto the leg of Joe. Confused for a split second, Remsberg called for the bell, awarding Joe the title victory.
Joe celebrated with the AEW World Title before heading to the back while a devastated MJF sat in the middle of the ring with Cole trying his best to console him.
MJF finally got to his feet, only for The Devil’s masked henchmen to show up at ringside.
Cole looked ready to fight alongside MJF as the men stormed the ring. With both wrestlers at the mercy of the villainous faction, Cole tried to stop them from attacking his best friend, while MJF showed no hesitation to sacrifice himself for Cole until the lights cut out …. when they came back on, Cole sat in the middle with the masked men standing behind him like a cult.
The masked men quickly unveiled themselves – Roderick Strong, The Kingdom, and Wardlow. The four men attacked MJF as Wardlow nailed him with a massive powerbomb.
Cole pulled out The Devil’s mask and laid it on the chest of the fallen MJF, standing as tall as he could alongside his crew as the final AEW pay-per-view event of 2023 came to a close.
You can check out some highlights from the match and post-match segment below:
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Kangaroo kick blocked!
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@SamoaJoe | @The_MJF pic.twitter.com/h6driMUSxb— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
The violence continues from Samoa Joe onto the champion MJF.
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@SamoaJoe | @The_MJF pic.twitter.com/uG6C5LhV4j— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
MJF has found an opening and is taking full advantage.
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@SamoaJoe | @The_MJF pic.twitter.com/nQbMYnH4nV— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
#AEW referee @dabryceisright gets too close to the action.
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@SamoaJoe | @The_MJF pic.twitter.com/KN3ihputmn— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
#AndNEW!#AEW World Champion is @SamoaJoe!#AEWWorldsEnd pic.twitter.com/WRzefHReYt
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Adam Cole has been The Devil this WHOLE TIME?!
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UNMASKED
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In a shocking turn of events, Samoa Joe emerged victorious in the main event of the AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, defeating MJF to become the new AEW World Champion. The match took place on Saturday and had fans on the edge of their seats with its intense action and unexpected twists.
The match reached its climax when MJF asked his ally Adam Cole for his Dynamite Diamond Ring. However, this distraction allowed Joe to seize the opportunity and apply a rear naked choke on MJF. Despite MJF’s desperate attempts to fight back, Joe locked in his submission hold tightly.
Referee Bryce Remsberg checked MJF’s arm, lifting it twice, but it dropped a third time onto Joe’s leg. Confused for a moment, Remsberg called for the bell, declaring Joe the winner and new AEW World Champion. The victory marked a significant milestone in Joe’s career and solidified his status as one of the top competitors in AEW.
After the match, Joe celebrated with the AEW World Title before making his way to the backstage area. Meanwhile, a devastated MJF remained in the ring, with Cole trying his best to console him. However, their moment of grief was interrupted when The Devil’s masked henchmen appeared at ringside.
Cole initially seemed ready to fight alongside MJF against the intruders. However, to everyone’s surprise, the masked men attacked MJF instead. They quickly unveiled themselves as Roderick Strong, The Kingdom, and Wardlow. The four men unleashed a brutal assault on MJF, with Wardlow delivering a massive powerbomb.
Adding insult to injury, Cole pulled out The Devil’s mask and placed it on MJF’s chest, aligning himself with the villainous faction. This shocking revelation left fans in awe and anticipation for what lies ahead in the AEW storyline.
The AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event marked the final event of the year for AEW, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the start of the new year and the continuation of the captivating storylines. The event showcased the incredible talent and storytelling that AEW has become known for, leaving fans excited for what’s to come in 2024.
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