MJF is no stranger to crossing the line—but his actions at AEW Grand Slam: Mexico pushed the heat to a whole new level.
The former AEW World Champion reportedly drew such intense backlash from the crowd at Arena México that one fan took it beyond the arena—confronting him at his hotel later that night.
According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW say a fan “went after MJF at the hotel after the show,” in response to his role during the special broadcast in Mexico City. Fortunately, MJF wasn’t hurt—and in true heel fashion, he wore the chaos as a badge of honor.
“He was said to have been okay and laughed the situation off and was proud of it.”
During the June 18 Grand Slam broadcast, MJF walked to the ring decked out in red, white, and blue, waving the American flag—while standing in the heart of Mexico’s most iconic wrestling venue. That alone was enough to rile the crowd, but it didn’t stop there.
After a brutal match with Mistico, MJF got himself disqualified. Then came the part that sent fans over the edge—he unmasked Mistico in the ring and placed the legendary luchador’s mask on his own head.
MJF has also been cutting aggressive promos on Mistico in the weeks leading up to the event, taking direct aim at one of Mexico’s most respected stars. The reaction wasn’t just loud—it was personal.
The hotel incident shows that MJF’s latest run with The Hurt Syndicate is working exactly as intended, at least from a storyline perspective. But it also blurs the line between performance and real-life danger—something every top heel eventually has to navigate.
Do you think MJF took things too far at Grand Slam: Mexico, or was this exactly the kind of reaction he wanted? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.