At AEW Dynasty, held in Vancouver, Canada, MJF successfully defended his AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega in a thrilling main event. During the match, MJF honored Cody Rhodes by executing the Cross Rhodes, a signature move of Rhodes, and followed it with a Packaged Piledriver, famously used by Kevin Owens. This heartfelt tribute comes as MJF reflects on the significant contributions of Rhodes, Omega, and the Young Bucks, stating that All Elite Wrestling would not exist without them. MJF, now 30 years old, is in his second reign as World Champion and was notably scouted by Rhodes during the early days of AEW. His acknowledgment of Rhodes and Owens during the match and in pre-match promos demonstrates a rare moment of respect from the typically brash champion, underscoring the legacy of AEW's founding figures.