I assume this is part of a bigger, over-arching story that will make sense down the road but MJF is a legitimate star for AEW and shouldn’t be showcased in this type of match on a PPV.

Source: https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/10/03/aew-wrestledream-hits-misses-10-1-danielson-vs-zsj-mjf-vs-the-righteous-ftr-vs-aussie-open-christian-vs-darby-copelands-debut/

“These should be subordinate to the over-arching strategy and demonstrate how they are in-line with the commitments set out in the ‘Open Space Strategy’.”

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23313766.wrexham-council-planning-open-spaces-strategy/?ref=rss