MJF Faces Fan Confrontation After Masking Incident at AEW Grand Slam Mexico

At AEW Grand Slam Mexico, MJF, known for his heel persona, intensified fan backlash by disrespecting Mexican wrestling culture during his match against the revered luchador Mistico. After losing by disqualification due to a low blow, MJF unmasked Mistico and wore the mask himself, an act considered deeply disrespectful in lucha libre tradition, which incited a furious reaction from the Arena México crowd and led to chaos involving other CMLL wrestlers. The confrontation escalated beyond the ring when a fan confronted MJF at his hotel, though no harm occurred; MJF embraced the incident as a testament to his successful heel character. MJF's actions followed similar disrespectful behavior from a previous event, reinforcing his antagonistic role within AEW storylines. The Hurt Syndicate, MJF’s faction, was involved in interference attempts and subsequent beatdown of Mistico, further fueling tensions. This incident highlights the blurred lines between scripted wrestling drama and real-life reactions in international wrestling contexts.