5 potential finishes to MJF vs. Will Ospreay at AEW Dynamite 250
The upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite is all set to be an explosive affair. The flagship show will celebrate its 250th weekly episode this week, a monumental accomplishment for the Jacksonville-based promotion.
The latest edition of AEW Dynamite is set to feature a stacked match card, including a dream encounter between AEW International Champion Will Ospreay and Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF). Following weeks of verbal duels, the two stars will look to emerge victorious in this battle for supremacy on Dynamite.
MJF vs. Ospreay is arguably the biggest match Tony Khan could have booked for the 250th episode of AEW's flagship show. Considering their widely different in-ring styles, fans are in for a treat this Wednesday.
In this article, let's look at the five possible finishes for the AEW International Championship match between Will Ospreay and MJF:
#5. Daniel Garcia attacks MJF on Dynamite
Two weeks ago, Daniel Garcia unsuccessfully challenged Will Ospreay for the AEW International Championship on the Wednesday Night Dynamite: Beach Break edition. Following the match, Garcia was brutally assaulted by MJF, who left the young star in a pool of his blood.
Not the one to back down from a challenge, The Dragon Slayer could mark his presence in the Ospreay vs. MJF title match on Dynamite. The 25-year-old star could take out The Salt of The Earth in this match, allowing The Aerial Assassin to score a massive victory.
The Red Death could brutally punish the former AEW World Champion for laying his hands on him and Matt Menard. Garcia's interference could help Will Ospreay retain his title while protecting MJF's character in the process.
#4. Konosuke Takeshita costs Will Ospreay the AEW International Championship
Will Ospreay officially parted ways with The Don Callis Family on a recent episode of Dynamite. The Commonwealth Kingpin was seemingly upset with Callis' interference in his match against Swerve Strickland, prompting him to cut his ties with the villainous group.
Although the wicked manager respectfully accepted Ospreay's decision, it is unlikely that their issues are going to be over anytime soon. A member of The Don Callis Family could cost The Aerial Assassin his title when the latter goes up against MJF this week.
The star in question is Konosuke Takeshita, who previously wrestled the British star at Revolution 2024. Having lost his last encounter against Ospreay, Takeshita would love to settle his scores with The Commonwealth Kingpin at All In 2024.
The Alpha could blindside Will Ospreay on Dynamite, allowing MJF to capitalize on the brutal assault. Takeshita's involvement will lead to a satisfying finish to the dream encounter without making Ospreay look weak in defeat.
#3. PAC accidentally hits MJF; Will Ospreay retains
On the latest episode of Dynamite, PAC expressed his frustrations about his recent shortcomings in important matches. After coming up short against Bryan Danielson in the Owen Hart Cup semifinals, PAC has now set his sights on the AEW International Title.
If Tony Khan does have plans to feature PAC in an International Championship match at All In, he will likely face Will Ospreay. The buildup to the PAC vs. Ospreay feud could begin on the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite when The Aerial Assassin defends his title against MJF.
The Death Triangle Leader could emerge to distract Will Ospreay in an attempt to grab his attention before All In. The 37-year-old could try to attack The Commonwealth Kingpin, only to end up hitting MJF instead.
It would be a clever finish to an entertaining match, sowing the seeds for Ospreay's eventual encounter against PAC.
#2. MJF wins by unfair means
In a surprising turn of events, MJF could take down The Aerial Assassin to become the new International Champion on Dynamite. Known for carefully studying his opponents, The Wolf of Pro Wrestling may have the answer to Will Ospreay's innovative aerial offense.
The Salt of The Earth could outsmart his athletic opponent in this match through his calculative thinking and effective combat strategies. If he doesn't get the job done by fair means, MJF could resort to using weapons to finish off the Aerial Assassin.
As a former AEW World Champion, Friedman is one of the only few stars who could believably defeat Ospreay at the moment. MJF's title win will add another dynamic to his rivalry with Daniel Garcia, who is yearning to get his hands on a singles championship.
#1. Will Ospreay defeats MJF clean
Since he arrived in All Elite Wrestling, Will Ospreay has been on a roll. The former NJPW star has been impressively dominant in the singles division, having lost only one match so far.
While MJF might appear as a tough challenge, it won't be surprising if Will Ospreay takes down his formidable opponent on Dynamite. Considered an in-ring mastermind, Ospreay's aerial offense might allow him to trump The Salt of The Earth.
Although MJF may lose some credibility, the defeat will further heat up his rivalry with Ospreay, paving the way for a rematch down the line. It would also allow the 28-year-old to shift his focus to Daniel Garcia, while The Aerial Assassin sets his sights on his next opponent.