MJF said WWE is paying close attention to AEW, pointing to the company’s scheduling choices as proof.
Speaking with Richard Deitsch on the Sports Media Podcast, the former AEW World Champion brought up his AEW World Championship defense against Samoa Joe at Worlds End 2023.
“I’m one of the only people in the modern era. Prior to MJF versus Samoa Joe at the Nassau Coliseum, no professional wrestling event had sold out Nassau Coliseum, not a live event by us, WWE or anybody, since I believe the late ’80s. I took a lot of pride in that.”
“Then, magically, somehow, WWE decided to do Saturday Night’s Main Event in my arena after I sold it out. I thought that was interesting. That’s business, baby. You have to keep moving and shaking.”
MJF also pointed to the two companies running Chicago on the same day. AEW All Out and AAA Worlds Collide, WWE’s co-promoted event, both take place September 26 in the Chicago area.
“Do I think it’s ridiculous that WWE is afraid of us usurping them? Yeah, a little bit. Do I think it’s a little f—— funny that you’re running a show in Chicago at the exact same time we’re running a show in Chicago? Yeah, a little bit.”
“As I’ve stated before, it makes sense. I understand it. It’s a business tactic. I’m not mad at it, but the last thing you’re going to do is spit in my f—— face and tell me it’s raining.”
MJF enters the men’s Casino Gauntlet match at All In: London on Sunday.
