20 Most Anticipated Wrestling Matches Of 2026

Despite being two of AEW's infamous pillars, MJF vs Darby Allin has only happened once in the history of the company. An electric short-term feud and a wonderfully intense encounter to open the 2021 Full Gear card, they haven't even shared a ring together since the "four pillars" fatal four-way main event of Double Or Nothing 2023. In 2026, these former up-and-coming superstars are now two of the biggest names in professional wrestling, and both men are in an interesting predicament coming into the new year.

For Darby Allin, the mission is clear. There is no man on the AEW roster more worthy of holding the company's biggest prize that is yet to do so. Jon Moxley's hit-and-miss Death Riders era has enjoyed one of its better moments chasing Darby, a man who seems impervious to intimidation and pain. MJF is reliable every week and in every way, but he hasn't been involved in a feud that has felt worthy of his importance since he lost the AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe in the final week of 2023.

These men are at a stage where they can raise each other's perception, just as they did over four years ago. AEW itself feels like it could benefit from both of these men being red hot again in 2026, too.

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