MJF Blames Chris Jericho for Lack of Focus on the AEW World Championship

MJF is undoubtedly one of the best heels in the pro wrestling world right now and his character has only continued to develop during his time in AEW. He quickly cemented himself as a top star and has been a mainstay of AEW television since the debut of AEW Dynamite back in 2019.

He is dedicated to his character as he never breaks kayfabe, inside or outside the squared circle, and his promo skills only continue to improve with each day. He also loves to get under the skin of people.

While speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, MJF talked about his future goals in AEW, which includes him going after the AEW World Championship again. MJF claimde that he can’t focus on the AEW World Title scene due to his ongoing feud with Chris Jericho.

“I’m going to get to that world title. I should be world champion right now. Jon Moxley hit an illegal maneuver on me [at last summer’s All Out].

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“I wasn’t going to allow myself to be swallowed up in any of my moments with Chris Jericho. [Jericho] is incredible, there’s no arguing that, but he has also never had to be in the ring with someone as talented with a [microphone] in their hand as me.

“I can’t get to that world title if Chris Jericho still exists in my company, That’s my goal.

MJF is set to have a face off against Chris Jericho on next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. We will have to see how his feud with Chris Jericho will develop.