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4. MJF (c) Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
Yet another dream pairing even if Hiroshi Tanahashi's body of work may have caught up with his body, MJF loathing the sacrifices he's made and taking that out on 'The Ace' will make for some incredible drama, and if anybody can luxuriate in dulling one of the most glorious babyface blades in industry history, it's the AEW World Heavyweight Champion.
The title's not changing hands and AEW foreshadowed as much during the humorous but flawed segment with 'The Salt Of The Earth' and Adam Cole earlier this week. That's unfortunate for the pair but hopefully won't get in the way of something that should take on an entirely different tone to anything else on the show.
It should also go on first - MJF's resentment of even having to work the card was underplayed somewhat. Insisting on opening so he can leave (and, conveniently, be nowhere near CM Punk or Cole later on) would be an excellent character detail for one of the very best in the world.
Winner - MJF