According to Sean Ross Sapp in the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers, AEW had planned MJF's return well before he reappeared on television. Despite online speculation, there were no last-minute creative changes related to the recent Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale. Sources indicate that MJF's inclusion in the main event championship match at Worlds End 2025 was always part of the plan and had been in place for over a month, even though he did not compete in the battle royale, which he has dominated every year since 2019.
Sapp also mentioned that the 4-Way Title Match featuring Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and MJF was set early on. This information has been confirmed by WrestleVotes. Sources further stated that MJF could have returned earlier, but there was no confirmation at that time.
The contract signing on last week's Holiday Bash episode of Dynamite allowed MJF to enter the match without risking injury. This strategy maximized attention while protecting him ahead of the pay-per-view.
