On the milestone 300th episode of AEW Dynamite, Maxwell Jacob Friedman punched his ticket to a favorable position at All In, securing a critical victory in a high-stakes qualifying match. The win reverses a recent string of setbacks and places him in a strategic spot as he aims to reclaim the top prize in the company.
The main event on July 2, emanating from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, featured a fatal four-way match pitting MJF against Brody King, Anthony Bowens, and AR Fox. The prize was the coveted #2 entry in the Casino Gauntlet match scheduled for All In on July 12. Showcasing his characteristic opportunism, MJF avoided an early onslaught from a dominant Brody King by joining the commentary team during a commercial break.
The match’s conclusion saw King hit a Ganzo Bomb on Bowens, but the subsequent pinfall was broken up by AR Fox. Seizing the moment, MJF stormed the ring and applied an armbar to Fox, forcing the submission for the victory.
This win is a significant turnaround for MJF, who recently suffered a loss at Grand Slam Mexico and was the target of mockery by Mark Briscoe. By securing the second entry spot in the Casino Gauntlet, he gains a distinct advantage, allowing him to enter the multi-man contest after the action has already begun.
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