Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), the reigning AEW World Champion, has suffered a knee injury during his title defense against Rush on AEW Dynamite, ruling him out of an upcoming match at Beyond Wrestling's Break The Walls Down. MJF, who recently celebrated becoming a three-time champion after defeating Darby Allin, was scheduled to face Bobby Orlando at the event. However, the promotion confirmed via social media that he hyperextended his knee during the match, leading to his withdrawal. In a separate interview, MJF announced that this would be his last appearance in American independent wrestling for an extended period, stating his need to focus on AEW. He expressed frustration over his recent performance, noting that he took his eye off the ball, which resulted in his injury. As he looks ahead, fans are eager to see who will challenge him next for the World Championship.