MJF

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CM Punk Confronts MJF After Heated Promo On Dynamite (Still Real To Us)

MJF has been the talk of the wrestling world recently as it's been reported that his relationship with Tony Khan is strained. MJF is reportedly unhappy with ...

I want you to fire me!” Shortly before his mic went dead MJF called Tony Khan “a f**king mark” before the screen went dark and the show cut to commercial. MJF has been the talk of the wrestling world recently as it’s been reported that his relationship with Tony Khan is strained. This week MJF cut a promo on Dynamite where he held nothing back.

Backstage WWE and AEW Rumors: Latest on MJF, Women's Tag ... (Bleacher Report)

Disenfranchised wrestlers continue to dominate the headlines with MJF, Sasha Banks and Naomi still capturing the attention of industry insiders and fans in ...

Kenny Omega taking place, not to mention a women's title bout pitting Britt Baker against Ruby Soho and the dream match of Sting and Darby Allin vs. And if Tony Khan is not willing to shell out some cash and address his other concerns, McMahon absolutely will, and MJF will be a massive loss for the company he has been a significant part of since day one. It was in 2021, with the dream match of Bryan Danielson vs. MJF made mention of the former WWE guys in his pipebomb promo Wednesday night on Dynamite and how Tony Khan "hoards" his money to bring them in. MJF stuck around, though, and the match went down as scheduled, but that did not necessarily represent a reconciliation with management. It is also no surprise that McMahon would want to bring MJF in to WWE, even if he is a bit of a malcontent in AEW. The 26-year-old is one of the best heels of this generation, can go word-for-word on the mic with anyone and has a penchant for performing between the ropes at his best when the moment calls for it.

MJF Dispute Revealed to Be Glorious Work on AEW Dynamite (Bleeding Cool News)

MJF dropped a pipe bomb heard around the world on AEW Dynamite this week. What follows could take him, AEW, and professional wrestling to new heights.

For a star of MJF's caliber, a guy who could be a top star in any company for many years to come, leaving AEW and going to WWE would be a terrible blow, potentially even a turning point that could lead to AEW's downfall. It may sound ludicrous to propose switching the alignment of AEW's current top babyface and heel, but hear us out. And don't forget to enjoy the ride. At the same time, MJF threatened the ultimate heel move for AEW fans: jumping ship to WWE. He laid into the fans for their fickleness, his fellow wrestlers for their jealousy of his talents, and Tony Khan for his propensity to hire WWE rejects and pay them more than him. Instead, they recapped an earlier segment where Hiroshi Tanahashi challenged CM Punk to a match at Forbidden Door. Indeed, for the rest of the night, no mention was made of MJF or his promo. The promo hasn't been posted to YouTube. No photos of MJF have been shared with the media. Fans have already tasted that danger when Cody Rhodes left AEW for WWE. But while Rhodes is a great wrestler and may indeed achieve top star status in WWE, he's also a wrestler in the back half of his career, and whose act in AEW had become stagnant. MJF ended the promo by demanding Tony Khan fire him and calling him a "f*cking mark" before his microphone was cut off, the screen went dark, and AEW Dynamite cut to commercial. If we had to guess, based on the past weekend's events, it wouldn't surprise us to learn that MJF and Tony Khan have been working the dirt sheets for weeks or months with this story. If there were any point where the animosity between MJF and Tony Khan was real, it would appear the two parties have worked out their differences. Declaring that he was speaking as "Max Friedman," MJF complained that he doesn't get the credit or paycheck he deserves.

MJF's seething AEW Dynamite promo after Tony Khan's WWE signings (GiveMeSport)

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) took on Wardlow recently at AEW All or Nothing, suffering a crushing defeat after a cat and mouse exchange in the ring.

Fire me!” Fire me! You want to hear me talk?

Wrestler MJF calls out AEW boss Tony Khan for WWE favoritism in ... (Republic World)

Watch superstar wrestler MJF calling out the AEW boss Tony Khan for his favoritism of former WWE superstars on the AEW roster in a fiery in-ring promo.

Wrestling Inc put out a report about MJF’s promo on Dynamite saying, “He questions why Tony is resistant to pay the man who has been busting his ass all this time, when instead, he hordes all that money to give it to all the “ex-WWE guys who can’t lace his boots”. MJF asks Tony if he would like him better if he was an ex-WWE guy”. As per videos of the promo going viral on social media, MJF questions the AEW boss why he is resistant to pay the deserving man, but hordes the money for the former WWE stars who can’t lace his boots. All Elite Wrestling superstar Maxwell Jacob Friedman, popularly known in the wrestling circle as MJF, put forward a long and fierce promo on the recent AEW Dynamite episode, targeting the AEW boss for his favoritism of ex-WWE stars.

AEW has dropped a big hint about plans for MJF's next match (Wrestling News)

This appears to be the direction that the promotion is headed for MJF as Punk is expected to defend the AEW World Heavyweight Title against Hiroshi Tanahashi at ...

AEW’s next pay-per-view is All Out, likely in Chicago, and while a date has yet to be confirmed, it usually takes place on Labor Day weekend. — Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo)June 2, 2022 You can check out the uncensored promo here.

AEW: MJF's scathing promo on Dynamite targeting ex-WWE ... (Asianet News English)

MJF delivered a scathing promo on AEW Dynamite on Thursday, targeting ex-WWE superstars who Tony Khan had signed. Consequently, fans had it talking on ...

During his promo, MJF hit out at Tony and alleged him of prioritising "ex- WWE guys who can't lace his boots". MJF has been reportedly negotiating a new contract with AEW, which expires in 2024. As MJF was delivering his promo, Punk ironically made his way out into the arena before the former's microphone was cut out, and he left. The promo comes after recent reports of him having a genuine rift with Tony, especially as he did not show up at a Fan Fest Mett and Greet event a day before the PPV. Meanwhile, fans were stunned by his promo, leading to them talking on social media about the situation that has seemingly blurred the reality and kayfabe lines.

MJF Is Now Pro Wrestling's Hottest Star After Explosive Promo on ... (Bleacher Report)

Professional wrestling is, was and always will be at its very best when rooted in reality, as fans witnessed Wednesday night when MJF stood in the center of ...

Probably. Was it part of an expertly concocted plan by MJF and Khan to take real-life animosity and project it on television, for the sake of the show and possibly public therapy? He was given the floor to voice his frustrations and, even if Khan was in on the whole thing, it works for all involved. And therein lies the beauty of it: Even if this is a work, that is hardly a bad thing. He talked about his frustration over his perceived value, namedropped WWE when talking about the new guys Khan has paid exorbitant amounts of money for and said he no longer wants to be in AEW. His frustration and anger over the lack of reciprocity by Khan is absolutely fair. From there, he would battle Jon Moxley for the AEW world title in a feud that further proved his ability to hang with top-tier talent.

Wrestling World Reacts To MJF's "Pipe Bomb" On AEW Dynamite (Inside The Ropes)

On the June 1st episode of Dynamite, MJF went on the attack against the fans, his fellow wrestlers, even branding Tony Khan a "f*cking mark."

As the show went to a commercial break, CM Punk ran to the ring and chased the star off. The segment reached a crescendo when MJF turned his attention to the “big man in the back.” The star channelled the anger of Brian Pillman from three decades previously, while many drew comparisons to CM Punk’s legendary pipe bomb promo from June 2011.

CM Punk Chases MJF From Ring After AEW Scathing Promo [Video] (TheSportster)

After MJF cut his scathing promo on AEW, Tony Khan and others, it was CM Punk who came down and tried to silence him. Watch the footage.

It never came to that as MJF took off through the ropes on the other side of the ring and left through the crowd. In half his gear and with only one boot on, Punk slowly walked to the ring as if he was going to get in a real fight with MJF if he didn't shut up. Seconds after MJF cut his own version of a pipe bomb promo, CM Punk made his way out to the ringside area in what looked to be an attempt to shut MJF down.

For someone who hates CM Punk, MJF sure knows the playbook (Deadspin)

Pipe bomb on Tony Khan and AEW shows MJF won't be ignored.

Much like 11 years ago, if MJF isn’t going to be booked like the top star that he’s proven to be, then he’s going to book himself as that and force his way to the top of the card. It also adds to Punk’s story, where he’s portrayed himself as a bastion of what pro wrestling is supposed to be, while MJF, Eddie Kingston, and Hangman Page have screamed that he’s only using that as sheep’s clothing to do what’s best for himself. Who’s not tuning in for every segment to see where this is going (beating Punk at All Out in Chicago?)? MJF would have to go completely mutinous to get out of his contract now, not showing up at all and going on strike or something. Even down to mentioning other companies by name or what fans think makes a great wrestler and what he thinks makes one, and all the reasons fans are wrong. All he’s done is provide two or three of the best storylines the still very young company has produced (which is true) and yet he’s never gotten to wrestle for a title. What matters is MJF and AEW are the talk of the wrestling world.

The AEW-MJF Feud Gets More Fake And More Annoying | Defector (Defector)

At the center of it is the AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, or MJF. He's been with the upstart company since its first PPV in 2019, and even at just 26 years ...

While the fact that it’s a clear homage to Punk (the new champion) and his “pipebomb” segment during his time with WWE could mean interesting developments for their rivalry—it’s also telling that MJF’s attack on the proliferation of ex-WWE guys in AEW got the biggest positive crowd response—it’s pretty difficult to suspend the rules of wrestling for one segment and then try to resume them again for the rest. If Friedman’s apparent brief holdout was a little annoying for fans weighing the purchase of a PPV, it was invigorating for the way it threatened to overturn wrestling’s status quo, where management has all the power. Now, if you’re like the fans in L.A. who were won over by MJF and rooting for him to get one over on Tony Khan, you’re doing so because Khan wants you to. And in AEW, Max Friedman presented a challenge to a promotion that has built a devoted fanbase by always portraying themselves as on the fans’ side, forcing Khan to either relent or publicly become the kind of ruthlessly competitive Vince McMahon figure he has always tried to rebuke. The idea behind this segment is that there are important TV execs at this show that AEW is trying to impress, and MJF is looking to screw with things by airing his supposedly real grievances live on TV, cussing a bunch, all but acknowledging the scripted nature of the show, and demanding that Tony Khan fire him. Its only real dramatic thrust is “Is MJF saying this for real?” and when he is so obviously collaborating with the company, that’s not a very compelling question. It’s Oz voluntarily stepping out from behind the curtain, explaining how his machine works, and then retreating to try and still demand Dorothy and her friends cower in fear as if nothing has happened. MJF indirectly makes Wardlow look like an insignificant chump by refusing to sell any of his storyline damage from that match, and then he proceeds to lessen the impact of everything else on Dynamite by pointing out how it’s all phony bullshit. But after a very odd and frustrating day of complete silence from AEW about whether or not the previously advertised match would take place, Double or Nothing opened with MJF making his entrance and doing his job to perfection in a very, very fun squash match with Wardlow. In under eight minutes, the hero was made to look completely invulnerable while MJF desperately tried a number of dirty tricks before succumbing to 10 power bombs and being carried out of the building on a stretcher. On Wednesday, ahead of a massive follow-up Dynamite show that also served as AEW’s debut in Los Angeles at a sold-out Forum, the company announced that MJF would, surprisingly enough, be on the show. Those rumblings became loud claps of thunder on Saturday, the day before AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV in Las Vegas. MJF no-showed the AEW Fan Fest that day, forcing the company to offer fans who had paid for a meet-and-greet refunds and exchanges. But in the past few months, after Cody Rhodes successfully returned to WWE after helping start AEW, there have been rumblings that MJF is frustrated with his contract, which runs out at the end of 2023.

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