Mark Henry’s analysis of MJF’s recent segment on AEW Dynamite offers a nuanced take on the heat generated from his feud with Jeff Jarrett. The moment in question, where MJF found himself knocked out by Jarrett, followed a heated exchange between the two, with MJF crossing a line by mentioning the late Owen Hart. Henry, with his deep ties to both Owen Hart and Jarrett, immediately recognized the danger when MJF invoked Hart’s name.
“I knew he was gonna get his ass kicked when he mentioned Owen,” Henry remarked, acknowledging the sensitivity around certain topics in wrestling. Henry made it clear that some subjects, particularly personal ones involving family or close friends, are off-limits for a reason. “You don’t talk about people’s kids, their momma, their best friend, their dog, their cat, you leave their personal loves alone unless you want a fist to the mouth.” MJF’s decision to include Owen Hart in his insults was seen by Henry as a violation of an unspoken code, which led directly to the physical response from Jarrett.
While the segment was effective in terms of storytelling, Henry also highlighted how the promo battle further underlined MJF’s current standing in AEW. Henry reflected on how far MJF has fallen since his 2023 world title reign, with the promo painting him as an “also-ran.” “I thought it was good for Jeff to point out MJF being an ‘also-ran,'” Henry commented. While he didn’t fully buy into the storyline, Henry emphasized that the angle served to position MJF in a potentially dangerous place — one where, without proper development, he could become just another wrestler in the mid-card.
Henry made a striking comparison to Roman Reigns, whose dominance as WWE Universal Champion has been unwavering. “Roman Reigns is still Roman Reigns, MJF is not,” Henry said. He credited the success of the segment to the chemistry between MJF and Jarrett, acknowledging that while MJF is a talented performer, his booking has not maintained the same aura that Reigns has sustained over time.
This analysis suggests that while MJF remains a key figure in AEW, there is concern that his star power could diminish if his character is not properly elevated again. Henry’s perspective underscores the importance of careful storytelling and consistency in maintaining a top-tier performer’s momentum, something that has been a hallmark of Reigns’ character but is currently lacking in MJF’s post-title run.