After winning the AEW World Championship in 2022, MJF initially doubted if his wrestling skills matched his promotional talents. However, during his title run, he proved he could impress inside the ring, silencing critics. Despite his in-ring success, MJF recently shared on “The Masked Man Show” that his least favorite aspect of pro wrestling is actually wrestling itself. He admitted, “I hate wrestling. Wrestling is my favorite part of wrestling. I happen to be the best in it and it’s not my fault. God made me this way. He made me better.”
MJF recalled competing in intense Ironman matches against top performers like Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay, where he had to wrestle for an entire hour but still came out victorious. He expressed that he doesn’t prioritize wrestling’s “work rate” and is mainly focused on securing wins. He emphasized, “What I’m doing is always trying to win. If people want to discuss wrestling as an art form, I think it’s cute. For me, professional wrestling is business. And I’m business. I’m business. I’m 29 years old. I’m a freak.”
Fan Take: MJF’s candid perspective highlights his unstoppable confidence and strategic focus, which makes him a compelling figure in AEW. His approach underscores the shift in wrestling, where business savvy and winning mentality can be just as important as in-ring prowess, potentially shaping the future of the sport.
