MJF addresses a false rumor.
The AEW Superstar and current reigning American (International) Champion spoke about the misconception that “the inmates run the institution” in an interview with WrestleTalk. This is what he had to say:
I’m going to be completely open here. I don’t feel like I’m breaking the fourth wall here as to why “things leak out.” That’s unfortunate because 99.99999% of the time it’s not true or it’s completely exaggerated. The locker room has never been this close. It’s never been a better work environment. That’s based on everything I’ve been told. Nobody talks to me or hangs out with me and I like that. It seems like everyone is on the same page, not just in that they hate me, but they all seem to get along. It seems like a real team effort right now and it seems like everyone believes in All Elite Wrestling and is trying to keep All Elite Wrestling moving forward.
The champion later explains that AEW is on the verge of a major media rights renewal and that being called the second largest wrestling company in the world is not a bad thing.
From what I understand, we’re close to getting an answer as to whether or not we’re going to get a big sum of money thrown at us by Turner. If so, then we’re dealing with the most successful professional wrestling company of all time, next to WWE. Why isn’t that being talked about? I’ll tell you why. You don’t make money that way. This isn’t a smackdown from me. I’m a star, I’m one of the biggest names in the business, that’s a fact, because I’m a bit of a lightning rod and a bit controversial. What’s controversial about you saying, ‘If they get that television deal, they’ll literally be the second most successful wrestling company that’s ever existed’?”
Last month, news surfaced that MJF and Britt Baker had a backstage verbal altercation, leading many analysts to call out AEW for mismanagement. You can watch the full interview with MJF below.
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)
