AEW World Champion MJF opens up about his career progression, from their first meeting in 2017 to the biggest event in AEW history. Topics discussed include going from most hated to most loved, wrestling influences like Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho, and the uncertainty and pride surrounding the world title.
MJF reflects on his journey in wrestling, from being a fan and dreaming of becoming a professional wrestler to signing with AEW and becoming the face of the company.
MJF talks about setting goals for himself and constantly striving to surpass them, becoming the AEW World Champion and determined to go down as the best in the history of the company.
Deep dives
MJF's Journey in Wrestling
MJF reflects on his journey in wrestling, from being a fan and dreaming of becoming a professional wrestler to signing with AEW and becoming the face of the company. He discusses his early days of training, his first match, and the milestones he has achieved throughout his career. Despite facing criticism and doubters, he has stayed true to himself and worked hard to prove his skills in and out of the ring.
Goals and Achievements
MJF talks about setting goals for himself and constantly striving to surpass them. Despite the ever-moving goalposts and doubters, he has become the AEW World Champion and is determined to go down as the best in the history of the company. He reflects on milestone moments in his career, such as his first action figure and the significance of winning the championship in front of a live audience.
Being the Face of AEW
MJF acknowledges that he is viewed as the face of AEW and takes pride in that role. He discusses the responsibility and privilege of being the captain of the ship and representing the company. He appreciates the journey he has been on and the support he has received, especially from his friend and fellow wrestler Adam Cole.
The Historic Main Event
MJF looks ahead to the upcoming historic main event at Wembley, where he will face Adam Cole. He acknowledges the enormity of the event and the pressure to deliver, but is confident in his ability to create history. MJF expresses gratitude for the opportunity and expresses his passion for the sport and his determination to be the best.
In this exclusive Town Hall interview from SiriusXM Studios in NYC, Dave LaGreca goes one-on-one with AEW World Champion MJF. They champ has never spoken with more vulnerability as he and Dave cover the incredible progression of this prodigies career from the first time they met in 2017 to today before for the biggest event in AEW history and his career, "All In".
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