Former AEW World Champion MJF appears to have stirred up some drama with The Rock, who is gearing up to face his old foe Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. The New York native found himself puzzled when The Brahma Bull expressed interest in purchasing artwork from his former fiancée, Naomi Rosenblum.
In jest, Maxwell Jacob Friedman hinted that The Great One might be borrowing his idea of targeting the former AEW Executive Vice President. He also expressed discomfort with the 51-year-old reaching out to his former partner and requested The Rock to steer clear of him.
“First you steal my glorious idea to lash Cody. Now you try to cop art from my ex. I’m a fan. But please Leave me be, Dewey.”
For fans anticipating MJF’s potential appearance at WrestleMania following this exchange, there may be disappointment. Reports suggest that the 28-year-old won’t be making his WWE debut at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
First you steal my glorious idea to lash Cody.
Now you try to cop art from my ex.
I’m a fan.
But please Leave me be, Dewey. https://t.co/b8XHLmDe2w
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) April 3, 2024
Furthermore, the four-time Dynamite Diamond Ring winner is said to still be committed to AEW. He has been sidelined due to various injuries, including a torn labrum sustained since relinquishing the AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe in December.
The Rock’s recent verbal takedown of Rhodes followed a heated exchange at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff press event. He may keep a watchful eye on MJF and target the outspoken New Yorker if he ever joins the Stamford-based company in the future.
MJF’s trajectory has seen remarkable growth during his tenure in AEW, where he ascended to become the face of the promotion last year. He holds the record for the longest reign as AEW World Champion (406 days).
The Salt of the Earth’s rapid ascent to the main event scene has charmed fans. His feud with WWE legend Chris Jericho throughout 2021 served as a significant milestone, drawing comparisons to The Rock’s rivalry during the Attitude Era.
AEW’s inaugural World Champion showered praise on MJF in an interview with Busted Open Radio in May 2021, likening his abilities to those of The Great One.
“It (feuding with MJF) reminds me a lot of when I was working with The Rock. It was very hard to combat him on the microphone because he was that good, but if you could do that, you’ve struck gold… [H/T – Ringside News]
Maxwell Jacob Friedman has showcased his versatility, charming audiences as both a villainous heel and a confident babyface.
Despite his exceptional mic skills, his prowess in the ring has sometimes been overlooked.
While WrestleMania 40 might seem premature for the AEW star to transition to WWE, it’s undoubtedly within the realm of possibility in the future. With his extraordinary run in Tony Khan’s Jacksonville-based promotion, MJF could even find himself headlining WrestleMania if he chooses to make the leap down the line.
