With a target firmly on his back, AEW World Champion MJF is facing potential challenges from a murderers’ row of talent, including Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and Samoa Joe. However, in a recent interview with Phid McAwesome for DownUnderTheRing, the champion revealed that only one man on the roster presents a true unknown variable. When asked who keeps him up at night, MJF singled out Swerve Strickland.
“I think the silence answers your question,” MJF said after a pause. “I mean like, gun to my head, out of everybody, I’ve already beaten all the top stars there are to beat. The only person who is a mystery to me now, because I’ve never gotten in the ring with them in a singles capacity, is probably Swerve. I’ve beaten Kenny. I’ve beaten Samoa Joe. I’ve beaten Hangman. Let’s not talk about the last two matches I had with him because he cheated. I’ve beaten Kyle Fletcher, I’ve beaten John Moxley.”
Despite acknowledging Strickland as a mystery, MJF remained defiant about his chances against any opponent. “The thing is that people need to understand is whether they’re top guys or not, you can’t beat me,” he boasted. “If you’re stronger than me, I’ll be faster than you. If you’re faster than me, I’ll be stronger than you… And if you’re actually a better wrestler than me — nobody is — I’m going to outsmart you. So, what does it matter?”