In an unique City Corridor held at SiriusXM’s NYC studios, AEW World Champion MJF sat down with Busted Open‘s Dave LaGreca to debate his profession journey and his extremely anticipated essential occasion match in opposition to Adam Cole at AEW’s All Out, happening at Wembley Stadium on August 27. With the interview touching upon every little thing from his childhood fascination with motion figures to his choice to affix AEW, MJF supplied insights into his mindset, his rise to prominence, and his dedication to excellence because the self-proclaimed “greatest on this planet.”
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Writing Historical past Every Week:
MJF talked about his profession in AEW, discussing the challenges he confronted, particularly through the COVID-19 lockdown interval when wrestling earlier than empty arenas turned the norm. MJF’s overcome Bryan Danielson at AEW’s Revolution PPV in 2023 was highlighted for instance of how he continues to show his dominance, resulting in a dialogue in regards to the ever-moving “aim publish” set by critics.
“Individuals aren’t used to watching historical past unfold in entrance of their very personal eyes,” MJF mentioned. “It’s scary, I scare folks. I’m not supposed to have the ability to be this good at 27. It’s bizarre. It’s by no means occurred earlier than within the historical past of the game.”
AEW World Champion MJF and Busted Open host Dave LaGreca at SiriusXM Studios (Maro Hagopian – SiriusXM)
Signing with AEW Over WWE:
Addressing his choice to signal with AEW moderately than WWE, MJF mentioned his option to guess on himself and his want to turn out to be a cornerstone of the burgeoning promotion. He attributed his success to AEW’s distinctive platform that allowed him to be a central determine from the beginning.
“What I noticed it as was a possibility for me to make it one thing,” MJF mentioned. “I noticed the chance to be the quarterback. I noticed the chance to be the face of this promotion and I jumped on it.”
MJF’s gratitude in the direction of AEW was noticeable when he mirrored on the pivotal position performed by Cody Rhodes in providing him an opportunity to shine. He reminisced about his memorable match in opposition to Matt Cross on the inaugural All In occasion, acknowledging that it paved the way in which for his contract presents from AEW and WWE.
“I’m grateful for that chance that he acquired me as a result of if I didn’t wrestle that match in opposition to Matt Cross within the opener of All In, I wouldn’t have been provided a contract and I wouldn’t have had curiosity from each the 2 main promotions at the moment,” mentioned MJF.
MJF poses with the AEW World Championship (Maro Hagopian – SiriusXM)
A New Renaissance in Wrestling:
The interview additionally delved into the altering panorama {of professional} wrestling, with MJF emphasizing that camaraderie and mutual help no matter firm affiliations. He inspired followers to understand the plethora of high quality wrestling content material obtainable and careworn the constructive ambiance within the trade.
“We’re all rooting one another on as a result of realistically the higher the 2 firms are doing, the more cash we’re going to make,” mentioned MJF. “I’m watching LA Knight and Cody Rhodes [on WWE programming] each week and I’m having a blast… there’s a lot nice skilled wrestling occurring and there’s greater than sufficient room for it.”
“This isn’t hyperbole, wrestling is sadly a really hyperbolic sport, [AEW is about to have the biggest crowd] ever within the historical past of the game, and I’m headlining it.”
AEW World Champion MJF and Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca at SiriusXM Studios (Maro Hagopian – SiriusXM)