MJF's music hit, but Cole was left hanging, as the former AEW World Champion didn't show face. Instead, MJF appeared in a pre-taped promo on screen and quickly recapped the history of their friendship and feud. MJF ended his promo by stating that Cole will never get to wrestle him in a match and will be forced to die with unfulfilled vengeance.

On the back of another strong PPV with WrestleDream 2024, AEW sought to build some momentum on the October 16 episode of AEW Dynamite. The show followed up on several ongoing stories such as the returns of both Adam Cole & MJF,

Cole sought to explain why we should cheer him now that he’s back when the last time we saw him he was ‘The Devil’, but the fans in San Jose at AEW’s WrestleDream fallout show seemed unconvinced. MJF definitely didn’t want to hear it.

Adam Cole made his AEW return at AEW WrestleDream, running off MJF. MJF was about to make Daniel Garcia kiss the Dynamite Diamond ring when Cole's music hit. MJF mocked Cole and his limp, but Cole proved he was healthy by running to the ring.

It’s almost time for AEW Dynamite! All Elite Wrestling returns to San Jose for tonight’s Dynamite/Rampage tapings. Tony Khan has booked a loaded card for this week. Here’s what’s on tap for the aOctober 16 episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.