MJF’s second AEW World Championship reign came to a shocking end on tonight’s special SpringBreakThru episode of Dynamite, as Darby Allin defeated him in dominant fashion in the main event.
Allin put The Big Hebrew away after hitting four Coffin Drops followed by a Headlock Takeover, decisively capturing the AEW World Title and ending MJF’s 109-day reign.
Earlier in the night, MJF claimed he was not prepared to compete, but was still forced into defending the championship by AEW President Tony Khan, with the threat of being stripped if he refused.
Following the loss, MJF took to X to vent his frustration:
“WHAT THE ACTUAL F**K?!?!?
@TonyKhan THIS WILL NOT STAND!!!!!”
During his second reign, MJF successfully defended the AEW World Championship against names like Kenny Omega, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brody King, Bandido, and Kevin Knight.
Complete AEW Dynamite Results
Tonight’s special Spring BreakThru episode of AEW Dynamite at Angels of the Wind Arena in Everett, Washington, featured the fallout from the Dynasty pay-per-view. Below are the complete results from the show:
– AEW World Champion MJF arrived in an SUV and cut off Renee Paquette mid-interview, bragging about beating “Hangman” Adam Page and brushing off questions about Darby Allin, saying he had already beaten him twice and also kept Page out of the title scene. Don Callis then stepped in and revealed Andrade had lost his match at Dynasty, something MJF was unaware of. Paquette then informed him he would be defending his title against Allin at the start of the show, which sent MJF into a panic.
#AEW World Champion @The_MJF JUST found out about his title defense against @DarbyAllin later tonight and it did NOT go well!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
Darby Allin made his entrance as MJF stormed out behind him, furious that he had been thrown into a match without notice. MJF boasted about his wealth, while also claiming AEW would look bad making him wrestle while hurt. He said Darby is talented, but he is protecting him by not wrestling and insisted fans only liked him because he represented being “good but not great.” Darby broke down emotionally while saying he has given everything to reach the top.
Before @DarbyAllin gets his opportunity at the AEW World Championship, @The_MJF is looking to put a stop to it!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
"You're not ready" – @The_MJF
An emotional @DarbyAllin is MORE than ready to walk out of Dynamite as the AEW World Champion!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
Bryan Danielson stood up and said that after speaking to Tony Khan, the match would not start immediately, but would instead take place as the main event. If MJF refuses to defend his title, he would be stripped of it.
Despite @The_MJF's protestations, the AEW World Championship match will happen TONIGHT in the MAIN EVENT. If MJF doesn't fight @DarbyAllin, he'll be stripped of the AEW World Championship!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max pic.twitter.com/Myw5loWytY
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
– A video showed Kenny Omega entering the training room after his loss at Dynasty. He and Will Ospreay spoke about not getting the results they wanted. Ospreay said he wants to become AEW World Champion and called Omega his hero.
– Tommaso Ciampa defeated Dezmond Xavier.
After the match, Ciampa said he’s coming for the AEW World Championship.
– AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR addressed their win at Dynasty. Dax Harwood insulted the crowd, calling them fat and losers. Stokely Hathaway said FTR are the Goliath of AEW, while the rest of the Tag Team division are just Davids with no chance against them. Cash Wheeler then called for a moment of silence for the careers of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.
– TNT Championship Match: Kevin Knight (c) defeated Claudio Castagnoli.
After the match, Knight showed respect to Castagnoli. He then addressed “Speedball” Mike Bailey, saying he knows Bailey is disappointed in himself, but when one door closes, another opens. Knight also said that he is keeping an eye on the main event.
– Chris Jericho was interviewed by Renee Paquette in the ring. He said that even though he was outnumbered at Dynasty, he still wanted to congratulate Ricochet on his win. The Demand interrupted, and Ricochet said he respected Jericho, but couldn’t resist beating him with his own Lionsault.
Ricochet then told Jericho to quit because if he won’t, The Demand would beat him down every week. Jericho called him bald and asked for a fight. Ricochet initially went to fight Jericho himself, but was joined by rest of his stablemates later.
The numbers were too much for @IAmJericho, The Demand take him out in the middle of the ring!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
– A video aired showing Konosuke Takeshita mocking Kazuchika Okada by saying sorry after Dynasty. Okada was frustrated and Don Callis told him it is his problem to handle Takeshita.
– Will Ospreay defeated Hechicero.
Marina Shafir watched the match from the crowd. Mark Davis attacked Ospreay after he won.
– AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla boasted about her win over Jamie Hayter at Dynasty. Alex Windsor came out and confronted her, saying she wanted a match with her tonight. Julia Hart and Skye Blue attempted to attack Windsor, but she managed to fight them off.
NJPW Strong Women's Champion @HailWindsor disagrees with AEW Women's World Champion @Toxic_Thekla's series of events from #AEWDynasty!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
.@HailWindsor wants to fight @Toxic_Thekla for her AEW Women's World Championship RIGHT HERE AND NOW!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max pic.twitter.com/l08AqP9nxr
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
– TBS Championship Match: Willow Nightingale (c) defeated Kamille.
– Jon Moxley sent a message to Nick Wayne ahead of their Collision match and asked Nick to surprise him.
– Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander appeared in a backstage segment to talk about their upcoming match on Collision.
– Renee Paquette wanted Darby Allin’s thoughts on his match with MJF. WWE Hall of Famer Sting returned. Darby asked for advice, but Sting told him he already knows what to do and told Darby it’s his time.
“This isn’t showtime… THIS IS YOUR TIME!”
The legend @Sting delivers final words of motivation to @DarbyAllin ahead of his #AEW World Championship match!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/ZOCRyIq3Ir
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
– AEW World Championship Match: Darby Allin defeated MJF (c).
WITH FOUR COFFIN DROPS AND A HEADLOCK TAKEOVER, DARBY'S DONE IT! #AndNEW!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
First, @DarbyAllin made it to the peak of Mt. Everest.
Tonight, HE'S MADE IT TO THE PEAK OF AEW!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max pic.twitter.com/0HxmVmfGVL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
The Icon @Sting and the AEW locker room celebrates with his protege and NEW AEW World Champion, @DarbyAllin!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max pic.twitter.com/m8llUZN7pT
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2026
The show ended with Darby celebrating with Sting and the locker room.

