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Report: Fan Reportedly Goes After MJF at Hotel Following AEW Grand Slam Mexico

The buzz from AEW Grand Slam Mexico didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling — and not all of it was positive. According to a report from Fightful Select, a fan allegedly attempted to confront MJF at the hotel where he was staying after the controversial conclusion to his match against Mistico.

Sources claim the incident occurred shortly after Wednesday’s AEW event, with one individual reportedly “going after MJF” in what appears to have been an emotionally charged reaction to the show. Thankfully, the situation didn’t escalate further. MJF was unharmed and, true to form, reportedly laughed off the encounter. According to those close to the situation, he remained in good spirits and even expressed pride in the electric crowd reaction he generated throughout the night.

MJF certainly gave fans plenty to talk about in Mexico. During his match with Mistico, the former AEW World Champion brought the heat by hitting a low blow, getting himself disqualified. He then ripped Mistico’s mask off — a major sign of disrespect in lucha libre culture — before mocking the crowd by donning the mask himself and flipping them off.

The post-match chaos didn’t end there. Members of The Hurt Syndicate — Speedball Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, Templario, and Titan — rushed to the ring to check on Mistico and run MJF off, reinforcing their new alliance and continuing AEW’s cross-promotional heat in the region.

This incident serves as a reminder that while wrestling thrives on passionate fans, there’s always a line that shouldn’t be crossed. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed, and the AEW star walked away unscathed — and apparently, even more fired up than before.

AEW Grand Slam Mexico 6/18/2025

All Elite Wrestling will air AEW Grand Slam: Mexico tonight on TBS and MAX at 8pm ET from the iconic Arena México in Mexico City. The event marks AEW’s first full-scale televised show in Mexico and features a stacked lineup.

  • MJF vs. Mistico
  • CMLL Women’s Championship Match: Zeuxis defends against Mercedes Mone’
  • AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. Mark Briscoe (non-title)
  • 10-Man Tag Team Match: Jon Moxley, Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta vs. Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata
  • 12-Man Tag Team Match: Bandido, Adam Cole, Daniel Garcia, Brody King, Templario, and Atlantis Jr. vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, Hechicero, Dax Harwood, and Cash Wheeler
  • Four Million Pesos High Flying 4-Way Match: Mascara Dorada vs. Ricochet vs. Hologram vs. Lio Rush

AEW “Grand Slam Mexico” Set for Historic Night in Arena Mexico

AEW is officially making its long-awaited debut in Mexico, and they’re doing it in a big way.

Announced early this morning via Fox Sports Mexico and quickly confirmed by AEW on social media, the promotion will host AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Edition on June 18, 2025, live from the legendary Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This marks the first AEW show ever held in Mexico—and the first time a U.S. wrestling promotion has run an event at Arena Mexico in the venue’s nearly 60-year history.

That’s right. The hallowed home of CMLL, one of the oldest wrestling promotions in the world, is opening its doors to AEW for a landmark television taping that’s poised to make international wrestling history.

While AEW hasn’t revealed the full match card yet, the official poster already teases some major star power. Featured talents include Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, rising luchador favorites Komander and Hologram, plus CMLL icons Mistico and Mascara Dorada. With AEW and CMLL growing closer over the last two years, this show looks to be another major step in their cross-promotional partnership.

The event is being billed as another installment in AEW’s “Grand Slam” series—following the brand’s international expansion that kicked off earlier this year in Australia. The Grand Slam Australia show in Brisbane drew attention for its strong turnout and fan enthusiasm, and now AEW hopes to capture that same energy south of the border.

Beyond AEW’s own milestones, Grand Slam Mexico is significant for another reason: it will be the first live TV taping by a U.S. wrestling promotion in Mexico since WWE last taped Raw and SmackDown in 2011. With Fox Sports Mexico airing the event live, AEW is positioning itself not just as a global touring brand, but one capable of delivering historic, first-of-their-kind experiences.

AEW owner Tony Khan has made no secret of his desire to expand AEW’s international presence—and now, that vision is coming to life. Between the Australia debut, this upcoming Mexico show, and rumored future events in Japan and the UK, 2025 is quickly shaping up to be AEW’s biggest global year yet.

Expect more announcements in the coming weeks regarding matches, ticket sales, and how fans worldwide can watch live. One thing’s certain: AEW is about to bring some serious lucha heat to the heart of Mexico.