MJF took aim at CM Punk’s freshly won Undisputed WWE Title by posting, then quickly deleting, a loaded reference to one of wrestling’s most controversial championship moments. The move appeared to signal real tension between MJF and his former AEW rival.
Fans on X shared a screenshot of MJF’s now-deleted Instagram story, which featured Hulk Hogan’s WWE Title win at WrestleMania 9. The post quickly gained traction, with many reading it as a shot at the circumstances surrounding Punk’s return.
The Hogan reference carries specific baggage among wrestling fans. Hogan won the WWE Championship moments after Bret Hart lost the belt to Yokozuna at WrestleMania 9, making it one of the most debated title changes in company history.
Why MJF Targeted CM Punk
Punk returned to Raw this week and was inserted into the Undisputed WWE Title match that was originally set as Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn. Punk ultimately emerged victorious, capturing his eighth WWE World Title reign.
By pointing to Hogan’s contentious WrestleMania 9 win, MJF seemingly questioned the legitimacy of how Punk landed both the match and the championship. The two shared a lengthy and heated rivalry during Punk’s AEW run.
MJF’s history in the Undisputed WWE Championship picture extends to Cody Rhodes, the man originally booked in the match. MJF has previously detailed his first interaction with Cody Rhodes, adding another layer to the cross-promotional needling.
