The sharks are circling AEW World Champion MJF as the promotion gets ready for its next two major events, Grand Slam Australia and Revolution. The biggest immediate threat to his title reign is Brody King, who wants a title match on Feb. 14 in Australia. MJF argued that Brody doesn’t deserve a shot at the Triple B because he’s only beaten jobbers and tomato cans like Jon Cruz in recent weeks. King confronted Max on last week’s Dynamite and actually agreed with him about that point. That’s why Brody sat down with AEW President Tony Khan to think of someone he can fight that proves he is world champion material. Khan agreed to cut out all the middle men and just book King vs. MJF in a title eliminator match on Dynamite. If King beats the world champ in this non-title match tonight in Vegas, then he gets the title shot he’s been seeking in Australia. Needless to say, MJF doesn’t agree with Khan’s bullshit booking logic.

This week, the Don Callis Family man will take on Kenny Omega in what will be more than just a rematch from AAA’s TripleMania XXIX in 2021. It was Kenny Omega, El Idolo, who used him as his victim to make his initial AEW return. Legal issues only boosted the intrigue surrounding the former La Sombra. El Idolo’s AEW return has been marked by big victories and strong performances. Cheating aside, Andrade is dangerous. Kenny Omega might one week feel like he is in the best shape of his life, but Don Callis knows Omega’s weaknesses. El Idolo won’t be shy in targeting Omega’s abdomen and exploiting his opponent’s diverticulitis scars. This could become a cutthroat battle. Elsewhere, Brody King’s pursuit of MJF, after the AEW World Champion made his tag partner Bandido pass out in a LeBell Lock, comes to a head. MJF can run or pretend he is not scared. However, a countout or DQ victory would be enough to give the Big Bad the opportunity needed to strip Friedman of the gold.