At the AEW Full Gear 2023 pay-per-view event in Los Angeles, AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF competed in two matches where he suffered a hip injury during his World Heavyweight Title defense against Jay White and had to have it popped back in after the show.
Dave Meltzer detailed the real injuries that MJF suffered at the show in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He wrote,
“MJF legit suffered a dislocated hip during the match as well as aggravated a prior shoulder injury. The hip injury took place when he was planning to do the spot where you come off the top rope and fly far, ending with an elbow drop putting your opponent through a table. However, when he put White on the table, it collapsed. Instead of just ditching the spot, he felt that the crowd was going to flatten if he didn’t do the spot, climbed up to the top rope and did an elbow drop from the top rope to the floor, which is an absolute killer on your hip. It was popped back in but he was in terrible pain. The shoulder injury worsened from a top rope uranage.”
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AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF suffered a hip injury during his title defense against Jay White at the AEW Full Gear 2023 pay-per-view event in Los Angeles. The injury occurred when MJF attempted a high-risk move, jumping off the top rope to deliver an elbow drop onto White, who was lying on a table. However, the table collapsed under White’s weight, forcing MJF to change his plan.
Despite the table mishap, MJF decided to proceed with the spot as he believed it would disappoint the crowd if he didn’t. He climbed back up to the top rope and executed the elbow drop from a significant height, resulting in a dislocated hip. The impact of the move caused immense pain for MJF, but he managed to pop his hip back into place after the match.
In addition to the hip injury, MJF also aggravated a pre-existing shoulder injury during the match. The shoulder issue worsened when he performed a top rope uranage, a move that involves lifting an opponent and slamming them onto their back. The combination of these injuries left MJF in considerable discomfort.
The details of MJF’s injuries were revealed by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Meltzer is known for his extensive coverage of professional wrestling and has a reputation for providing accurate information about the industry.
MJF’s dedication to entertaining the crowd and delivering an exciting match despite his injuries showcases his commitment to his craft. It also highlights the physical toll that professional wrestlers endure in their pursuit of putting on a memorable show for fans.
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Injuries are an unfortunate reality in professional wrestling, and performers like MJF often push through the pain to deliver thrilling performances. Their resilience and determination to entertain fans make them true athletes and entertainers in the world of wrestling.