MJF Claims AEW Already Has The Best Pay-Per-View Catalog In Wrestling History

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman didn’t hold back while speaking on the LNG Productions podcast, where he made a bold claim about AEW’s place in wrestling history and why he believes the company has already surpassed every promotion that came before it.

During the conversation, MJF was discussing AEW’s pay-per-view structure and how the company builds its major shows. While giving credit to Tony Khan for packing events with matches, he explained that he personally believes fewer matches would make shows feel even stronger. Still, that didn’t stop him from defending AEW’s track record when it comes to overall quality.

While talking about how many matches should ideally appear on pay-per-view cards and explaining his preference for shorter lineups, MJF shifted the discussion toward AEW’s long-term success and where he believes the company stands historically.

“I personally feel eight is the magic number. I really do. And I think if we did eight on a consistent basis, I think people would be shocked at the level in which the reverence of the pay-per-views. And by the way, we already by a wide margin have the best pay-per-view catalog in the history of professional wrestling. I don't care. Fight with a wall. We already six years in have the best pay-per-view catalog of any pro wrestling company that's ever existed. You want to know why I know that's true? Because I've watched all of them. Okay? I've watched every company. I've watched every pay-per-view. I'm out of my mind. I'm telling you, fight with a wall — it's us.”

MJF made it clear that his confidence in AEW’s catalog isn’t just brand loyalty — he claims it comes from watching wrestling history across multiple promotions and eras. According to him, AEW has delivered enough consistent quality in just a few years to stand alongside — or even ahead of — companies that have been producing pay-per-views for decades.

The statement is likely to stir debate among wrestling fans, especially those who grew up watching legendary events from WWE, WCW, ECW, and other promotions. AEW launched in 2019 and quickly established a reputation for delivering major matches on pay-per-view, making comparisons between companies a frequent topic among fans online.

MJF has built his reputation on confidence, and this latest claim shows he’s not backing down when it comes to defending AEW’s legacy. Whether fans agree or not, statements like this are exactly what keep the debate alive — especially when history is still being written in real time

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