MJF Dismisses Bret Harts Recognition Comment as Trolling

AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, dismissed WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart's recent claim of not recognizing him as mere trolling during an interview this week. Hart made the remark last November at the Johnny I Pro Show when a fan asked about the former AEW World Champion. "Who? MJF? Who is that?" Hart replied. "Just curious though, who is it? As you can tell, I don't watch a lot anymore."

MJF, speaking with Fightful, responded with his signature blend of humor and provocation, attributing Hart's supposed ignorance to age and past injuries while repeatedly blaming fellow wrestler Bill Goldberg. "Look, the guy had a seizure. He got kicked in the f***ing head. He's old as f***," MJF said. "Do I think it's Bill Goldberg's fault? Everything is Bill Goldberg's fault."

The exchange drew attention due to the wrestlers' prior interaction at AEW's Double or Nothing event in 2019, where MJF interrupted Hart during the unveiling of the AEW World Championship and delivered a harsh promo. MJF recounted the backstage moment that followed, insisting Hart was fully aware of his identity. "Bret, much like me, is a troll. Do I think he actually doesn't know who I am? Of course he...