MJF Slams Wrestling Fan Tribalism and Gives Tony Khan Reluctant Credit

MJF had plenty to say about AEW, Tony Khan, and the non-stop tribal warfare between wrestling fans—and, as usual, he didn’t hold back.

While chatting with Adrian Hernandez on Unlikely, the former AEW World Champion was asked about AEW’s rivalry with WWE and how Tony Khan’s behavior online has evolved. MJF admitted that even though he “hates his guts,” Khan has stepped up big time when it comes to running the business.

“You’ll notice Tony’s approach now is a whole lot more different. This is the most professional he’s ever been online. He’s only talking about our company—he’s not throwing pot shots. And that’s because the truth is, he really is now only focused on our fully. And I will give him credit for that. This is the most in the weeds, as the kids would say, that I’ve ever seen my boss be in. And I think right now we have an insane amount of momentum. And as much as I hate his guts, you have to give him credit for that. You have to.”

MJF didn’t stop there—he doubled down on AEW’s historic accomplishments, throwing numbers and venues into the mix that few in wrestling can top.

“We’re a six-year-old company, and we are the second most financially successful professional wrestling company of all time after only six years. That sounds fake, but it’s not. We had 82,000 people chanting ‘MJF’ at Wembley Stadium—the biggest wrestling show of all time—where I retained my world championship. Sounds fake, but it’s not. We just did the second-biggest show on American soil at Globe Life Freaking Field in Texas. Sounds fake, but it’s not.”

As for the fans constantly pitting AEW and WWE against each other? MJF thinks it’s ridiculous—and made it clear he’s not playing into it.

“All Elite Wrestling makes professional wrestling better—point blank. And I think the reason that when a WWE wrestler is getting interviewed, they get asked AEW questions, and the reason why when MJF’s getting interviewed, he’s getting asked WWE questions, is because the fans can’t help but be tribalistic. And I think it’s dumb. But by all means, do with your fandom what you want to do. What I say is just enjoy professional wrestling. But most importantly, enjoy me—because I’m a generational talent, and I’m here for a good time, not necessarily a long time. Soak it all in while you can.”

MJF isn’t looking to throw fuel on the fire—he’s trying to burn down the whole tribal mindset. And while the fans may keep the war going, MJF’s focus is crystal clear: himself, and what he brings to the ring.

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