MJF isn’t blind to what WWE is up to.
The All Elite Wrestling star spoke with Scott Fishman for TV Insider to promote AEW All In: Texas. During the conversation, MJF was asked how he feels knowing WWE has been “counterprogramming” and running its own events against AEW.
MJF pointed out the flaws in WWE supporters claiming they aren’t competition to AEW, despite running shows concurrently. This has happened multiple times in the past, and All In will also go against WWE’s NXT The Great American Bash on Saturday.
MJF days don’t judge, but don’t be stupid, either
“You mean shows that are running at the exact same time as us, even though they claim we’re not competition? How do I feel about it? I think it’s a smart business practice. I give jolly old St. Nick and Trips a whole lot of credit. At the end of the day, if you can stomp out your competition, you’re doing what is necessary. Lord knows I would. Everyone is judging them for it. I think that’s silly. Don’t judge them for it, but also, don’t be stupid,” MJF explained.
“They’re not doing this by happenstance. This isn’t circumstantial. None of it is,” he added. “The difference between me and everyone else is even though I know that, I’m not going to pretend that is not the truth or going to stand here and pretend that’s not an incredibly intelligent thing to do. I would stomp on anyone’s neck if it meant I would get ahead. I’ve done it a million times in my career. That’s my thoughts on that.”
MJF will appear in the Men’s Casino Battle Royal at All In. He is confirmed as the second entrant in the match, while his recent foe, Mark Briscoe, will be the first. Another one of MJF’s recent enemies, Místico, is also an announced entrant.
