In today’s world of wrestling, MJF is one of the few stars who works extensively to keep kayfabe. The AEW star rarely breaks character off-screen, even during interviews and media appearances. Recently, a clip of MFJ’s actions while meeting with a fan at a signing has gone viral online. The fan brought a WWE Universal Title replica with him, which MJF begrudgingly held.
Once they completed their photo session, MJF hilariously threw the belt on the floor. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the self-proclaimed Devil usually looks annoyed during such fan conventions. Since the inception of AEW, MJF has gradually risen to main event stardom. And it can be said that his character work has played a major role.
Interestingly, MJF toyed with the idea of joining the Stamford-based promotion while he was AEW World Champion. However, he quietly chose to re-sign with AEW despite fan speculation of a Royal Rumble appearance earlier this year. Other than disrespecting WWE titles, MJF has thrown drinks at children on live television. Although he briefly turned face last year, the 28-year-old wrestler clearly prefers working as a heel.
MJF drops a fans’ WWE Championship after barely holding on to it for a photo with a fan.
(🎥: biglpwrestling on IG) pic.twitter.com/a6EoYtXoYF
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 10, 2024
At the moment, MJF is embroiled in a feud with his former best friend, Adam Cole. Despite the latter demanding a match against him, MJF has appeared on television remotely. Moreover, he laid down his conditions to Cole and Roderick Strong for a bout at Full Gear. Whoever wins 3 matches first will receive a shot at Max at the upcoming PPV. Currently, both are on 2 wins as the duo will face tough challenges on next week’s episode of Dynamite.
Wrestling fans react to MJF throwing WWE Title replica during fan meetup
MJF’s actions left wrestling fans divided on social media. While some understood that he was maintaining his heel character, others felt that the AEW wrestler was being unnecessarily disrespectful. One user found the fan interaction ‘weird’, suggesting that MJF’s antics came off awkwardly instead of what he intended it to be.
The Devil himself responded to the viral clip, jokingly asserting that he was hilarious. Another fan mocked MJF by suggesting that this was the only WWE championship he would touch in his career. Meanwhile, others took shots at the Universal Title design and justified Max throwing the title away.
This is so weird lol. Not sure what was supposed to happen but it comes off as awkward.
— Wulf (@Perfectwulf) November 10, 2024
Only wwe championship he is touching 😭😭
— UTD_OK ( 🇮🇳) (@utd_Ok21) November 10, 2024
holy crap it’s almost like he’s a villain
— Hina 希望 (@HinatasWish) November 10, 2024
Anyway that red universal title really sucks.
— WrestlingStock (@wrestlingstock) November 10, 2024
I gotta be honest.
I’m hilarious.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) November 10, 2024
Guys it’s just a championship. I’ve seen this mfer do way worse. Calm down.
— Young Chove 15 (@YoungChove2015) November 10, 2024
Of course, several users heaped praise on the former AEW World Champion for not breaking character in this situation. Meanwhile, a fan reminded the wrestling community that the 28-year-old wrestler had done worse in the past, most notably the aforementioned drink incident.
