Last week on AEW Dynamite, an electrifying match was witnessed where MJF overcame Will Ospreay in an intensely long battle that stretched close to an hour. This thrilling match saw MJF lift the AEW International Championship in the inaugural contest of AEW Dynamite 250.
Continuing the trending event, Maxwell Jacob Friedman started the fresh episode of Dynamite by throwing a celebratory feast, commemorating his monumental win. He also added his unique and flamboyant touch to the championship title.
MJF theatrically discarded the AEW International Championship into a garbage bin. He went ahead to roll out the newly designed belt, which has now been christened as the AEW American Championship.
The… The new American title…#AEWDynamite is LIVE on TBS pic.twitter.com/GugZBv8ior
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) July 25, 2024
When… when you think MJF can’t get more self-indulgent… #AEWDynamite is LIVE on TBS pic.twitter.com/l3R1xGAIZE
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) July 25, 2024
Interestingly, this marks the second time the title has experienced a name change. The title was first recognized as the AEW All-Atlantic Championship. Including the new title, the AEW Continental Championship and the AEW TNT Championship, it’s intriguing to note the resilience of these inter-tier titles, especially as this specific title continues to evolve.
What’s your take on this most recent belt and the new name? Do you think it’s an upgrade, a downgrade or it’s just the same level with a new face? Do you expect the AEW American Championship to stick around, or predict another name replacement or a title unification in the future? Share your views and opinions in the comment section below!