Ahead of his world title match at Saturday’s Full Gear, AEW star MJF spoke with the New York Post. He denied reports that he has signed a contract extension with the company.
“I know the truth. I most certainly haven’t. I think that wrestling fans are kind of just doing that to kid themselves. So maybe they feel a little less heartbroken as things are going on. What happens after the fact [in 2024] is entirely up to AEW management if they are willing to shell out the proper amount of money. Now I’ll tell you this, bonus and brownie points from Tony Khan for paying me what he’s paying me now with no extension. He did not have to do that.”
He also discussed AEW, the professional wrestling landscape and his career in the business, saying that AEW fans are craving stability, following the issues with CM Punk, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks.
“I feel now more than ever what AEW wrestling fans crave is stability. I am that. I’ve been that since Day 1. When my music hits, the reason the place goes absolutely insane is because they’re fully aware they’re about to get the perfect segment because that’s what I do every time I walk through that curtain whether you love me or hate me. I deliver.”
The 26-year old MJF also said he can make good on everything at AEW Full Gear – “That’s megastar s–t’.” He also confirmed reports he has been cast in the Von Erich bopic movie “The Iron Claw.” MJF did go onto say that Hollywood could become third entrant in the bidding war of 2024.
MJF will challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at this Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The entire interview can read at the New York Post’s website.