MJF says someone is setting him up.
AEW WrestleDream kicked off with MJF coming to the ring for his ROH Tag Team Championship defense against The Righteous. MJF said someone stole his devil mask and made it look like he attacked Jay White.
As for his match, MJF overcame the odds and retained the titles after hitting the Kangaroo Kick and the Heatseeker.
Results
ROH World Tag Team Championship: MJF (c) v. The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch)
MJF cuts a pre-match promo and says he had nothing to do with the attack on Jay White. He vows to retain the titles and keep them warm for when Adam Cole returns. MJF gets a “bodyslam” chant going. He goes to bodyslam Dutch, but he can’t. MJF heads to the outside and gets a back-rub from a fan. MJF gets a “sportsmanship” chant going. MJF pokes Dutch in the eyes. Vincent and Dutch double-team MJF and gang up on him. Vincent mocks Adam Cole with a “Clinically Insane” chant to the tune of “Adam Cole, Bay Bay.” The Righteous ground MJF. MJF goes to slam Dutch, but his back gives out. Vincent hits a Swanton for a two count.
Dutch slams MJF for a two-count. The Righteous brings out a chair and a wood block. MJF grabs Vincent below the belt while the referee isn’t looking. MJF dodges a Swanton, and both men are down.
MJF rallies and slams Dutch. He sends Vincent head-first into Dutch’s butt. MJF goes for the Kangaroo Kick and hits it. He pins Dutch with the Heatseeker.
Winner and still ROH World Tag Team Champion: MJF
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