MJF Says He’d Thrive in The Attitude Era And Calls Himself The Most Complete Wrestler in The World

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman is never short on confidence, and during his appearance on the LNG Productions podcast, he made it clear that he believes his talent would translate to any generation of professional wrestling — including one of the most competitive periods in history.

While discussing different eras of wrestling and where he believes he would fit best, MJF didn’t hesitate when the topic turned to the Attitude Era. Known for its larger-than-life personalities and sharp-tongued promo battles, that period featured legends like Steve Austin, The Rock, and Mick Foley dominating television. For MJF, the appeal wasn’t just about the matches — it was about the level of competition on the microphone.

While talking about which era he would choose if given the chance to compete in any time period, MJF explained why the Attitude Era stood out and why he believes his success wouldn’t change regardless of the era.

“The easy answer is attitude era and it's the right answer… I really think if you plot me into any era of professional wrestling, I'd be in the same spot that I'm in now.”

MJF went on to explain that the main reason the Attitude Era appeals to him is the number of elite talkers who defined that generation. For someone whose reputation is built on verbal skill as much as in-ring ability, he clearly sees himself standing toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names from that time.

Later in the interview, MJF doubled down on his belief that he stands above the rest of today’s roster, delivering another statement that fits right into the persona fans have come to expect from him. As the conversation shifted toward his place in the modern wrestling landscape, MJF made it clear he believes he currently stands at the top of the industry.

“I do truly feel in my heart of hearts I'm the most complete professional wrestler right now in the world today.”

Statements like these have become a signature part of MJF’s character, blending confidence with calculated self-promotion. Fans have watched him back up those words inside the ring over the past several years, while critics continue debating whether his confidence matches his accomplishments.

The idea of placing modern stars into classic eras has always been a favorite topic among wrestling fans, and MJF’s comments only add more fuel to that conversation. With comparisons to past legends being made more often than ever, his belief that he could thrive in any era is likely to spark strong opinions on both sides.

MJF has built his entire career around confidence and bold statements, and this latest round of comments shows he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Whether he’s talking about dominating past eras or claiming the top spot today, he continues to position himself as one of the loudest voices in wrestling — and he clearly believes the results back it up.