MJF: No Bad Blood Among Wrestlers Across Promotions

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, stated in a recent interview that professional wrestlers across major promotions harbor no real animosity toward one another, despite the intense rivalries fans often perceive between companies like WWE and AEW.

Speaking with Rolling Stone Australia, MJF emphasized that talent simply seek the best opportunities for their careers, whether that means prioritizing financial rewards, creative control or loyalty to a specific organization. The interview, conducted to promote All Elite Wrestling's upcoming tour of Australia, including the Grand Slam Australia event in Sydney on February 14, 2026, highlighted MJF's view that locker room dynamics remain professional and collegial.

"I think in order to be a top name in our industry at a high level for a long period of time... you have to be a fan. You have to be a student of the game. You have to love this. You have to be passionate about it to an OCD level," MJF said, describing his own dedication to the craft. He noted that over his 29 years of immersion in wrestling, including extensive study of matches and storylines, he has built his reputation without ever competing in WWE,...