Summary

MJF publicly pushed back on Carlos Silva's recent comments about TNA pulling talent from independent bookings that would have placed them opposite AEW wrestlers.

The response came just hours before AEW Dynamite, adding another layer to a controversy that has already drawn attention because it affected outside dates involving names from both companies.

What Silva said before MJF responded

Silva recently addressed the criticism around TNA removing wrestlers from independent appearances connected to AEW talent, saying the decision was one he felt he had to make for the company.

That issue had already become a notable talking point after Silva explained why TNA pulled Nic Nemeth and Leon Slater from indie shows. In that earlier fallout, Nemeth had been scheduled for an independent match involving MJF, while Leon Slater had also been removed from a separate advertised bout.

MJF then answered on social media by accusing Silva of lying. He did not specify which part of Silva's remarks he was referring to.

What this means for MJF, TNA and AEW

MJF attaching himself directly to the situation keeps the TNA-AEW booking tension in front of fans, and it raises the profile of a story that might otherwise have stayed centered on management decisions.

It also matters because MJF was tied to one of the affected independent matches. Even without a longer statement, his response makes it clear that the frustration over those pulled bookings is not limited to promoters or executives.

Sources

MJF via X, Carlos Silva on Busted Open Radio