BREAKING: Solomonster Reacts To MJF Possibly Walking Out On AEW

[@sumanmittal2479]

This just again proves that wrestling is way more interesting outside the ring then it is inside the ring in today's era

[@maziarmottaghian3971]

great point

[@Dovah_Jay]

Juat about any era.

[@markfroman738]

There’s literally behind the scenes drama every week. It’s compelling AF.

[@qweasdzxcname]

everybody loves the Dirty Sheets. always have been.

[@latinsizer]

All these outside dramas only fuel the fanbase to be more toxic.

[@penguinsinorbit2034]

If this is a work, it’s a stupid work. This match is one of best built feuds. Why the hell would you risk people not buying the PPV by telling people one of top heels may not show up 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jjLeakee_]

this is not a good take. More eyes on the product if this is a dumbass work

[@joemixon834]

No this is a tremendous work if it is a work because hes a heel and hes wanting legit hate and is wanting to be the biggest and best paid wrestler.

[@TheSlammurai]

@@scrappy93 How does that have anything to do with what we're talking about? Fuck it, any opportunity to talk shit about AEW, right?

[@BaconPraline]

Tony needs to lay off the booger sugar when booking

[@ericsmusic5927]

@@segagenesis7708 No one is buying the PPV for that reason

[@WrenchLord]

Here's my theory: He'll be at Double or nothing and leave. I think he would do the honors for Wardlow first. After that, go on his flight.

[@madddoggnogood1491]

At this point that would be best

[@JojoJoJojoJo-pg1cg]

Or He is pulling a Sasha and Naomi leaving Wardlow, fans and AEW high and dry very disrespectfully.

[@madddoggnogood1491]

@@JojoJoJojoJo-pg1cg Completely different situations

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

Wrong... He doesn't "owe" Wardlow anything... It's AEW who owes MJF for working way above his contract rate while constantly being in the main events... It's Khans responsibility to see this and compensate the right players at the right time..., Not think, "Well, you did sign that contract and you're not getting anything more... Now go out and main event this PPV..." Khan's an idiot who doesn't know how to treat his talent... He doesn't even tell them if he's going to resign people... Just uses the "Don't call us, we'll call you" approch

[@941zeke]

@@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind that's dumb. The money they had at the start is different from what they have now. 2nd in anything if you want more money you gotta give more time. You don't just re negotiate money with out adding years that's bad on any business

[@robertlawrence4719]

If this true , this is Tony Kahn’s first crises. This is the time Tony had to step up and be a leader. If MJF no shows DON, you gotta make a huge example of him. Show that this type of thing will not be tolerated.

[@samanthasims7123]

Bs this isnt on tony mjf is getting to big of an ego tbh he is only 25 in doing this smh

[@robertlawrence4719]

@@samanthasims7123 your right, it is on MJF. But this is Tony’s chance to take a negative and turn it into a positive . To show leadership , earn respect and show he is not a man to be screwed with.

[@kidz919]

What MJF fails to realize is that you can’t expect a company to give you more money if you aren’t willing to sign an extension. That makes no sense. Ask for more money and then you leave? Also if this was Vince, he wouldn’t put up with this at all.

[@Iamyou2uber]

Well Vince did it for Austin with no extension. I just learned that today so I was just sharing the info.

[@garenthal9638]

He knows his worth. If they’d like to keep his services for 18 months they’ll give him what he’s worth

[@imverygerby]

Yea you can he is worth more than when he came in if he is moving merch and popping ratings it’s within his rights to negotiate a better deal for himself and if aew cant meet that that is on them. Isn’t this the same thing we hated wwe for?

[@ai.Kyuseishu]

@@Iamyou2uber Austin was a huge stone of the company so he’s a special case

[@kidz919]

@@Iamyou2uber well that was because Vince knew Austin wouldn’t go anywhere. Where was he gonna go? Different landscape now

[@comixproviderftw_02]

He’s pushing his luck here

[@Eagles2020]

@@makeitthrough_ it doesn’t it seem like he’s burnt out. He’s just sticking aew for more money without signing an extension

[@markfroman738]

They are in Vegas after all. Lol

[@FirstNameJ0hn]

MJF does this and really has this match cancelled, he deserves whatever comes to him. This is Wardlow's shining moment.

[@GnarlzBarkley]

💰

[@ststriker]

If MJF has aspirations of competing in WWE this isn't the way to go about it. McMahon looks down on talent no-showing events, especially due to money/contract disputes.

[@hunterpeckham2048]

I imagine he's genuinely unhappy and was gonna go home but someone (probably Cody lol) gave him some good advice and told him that if he gets on that flight he's gonna burn a lot of bridges. He might work the match with Wardlow and then request his release afterwards.

[@edalder2000]

If I were Tony Khan and MJF asked for his release, I would bench MJF for as long as possible. The AEW roster and many more are watching the MJF mess.

[@Eagles2020]

@@edalder2000 yup until 2024 or if Vince wants him so bad negotiation a trade (unlikely) or have the wwe give them a big chunk of money for mjf rights

[@johnlindsay4310]

MJF seems to think WWE would be willing to offer him a Cody-level contract, except Cody had nine years with the company previously and was more or less a model employee.

[@latinsizer]

Don't underestimate Vince's ego, he will do anything to get another "pillar" of AEW.

[@AndersonTenecela]

If this is real and If MJF thinks doing something like this will grant him a better contract or work with WWE, he is in for a rude awakening

[@willt8848]

You don't know enough to be saying this. Vince didn't care that Flair left with the WCW title but he cared about Bret bringing his belt to WCW. If you ain't doing it to him he doesn't care. If MJF is trying to force himself out he knows he has a deal waiting for him. Vince tried to get Harley Race to no show Starrcade 83. Cody is still talking to people in the company so what you think some of those talks are about?

[@sabreeemneely]

@@willt8848 Agreed

[@jonjohnson1978.]

Absolute bollocks.....this wont put vince off at all..

[@willt8848]

@@willigagbob8243 Vince doesn't care long you ain't doing it to him. We really don't know anything. We think his contract is up in 2024 but what if it isn't and is due sooner? Or what if Tony did make a promise he didn't keep? We just don't know enough to be saying anything for certain. MJF is smart so if he's doing this and it's not a work then there's alot more that we don't know. I wouldn't be surprised if they dudes found out the company is 10s of millions in the red and Tony won't bump his pay to a number of MJF liking. I don't think AEW is getting the 100 mil for tv rights as they need to pay the roster. They'll get a bump to like 60-70 but that's nearly enough when you have guys like Christian allegedly making 1.5 mil.

[@willt8848]

@@segagenesis7708 I wouldn't be surprised if his contract is up way before 2024

[@DuskMindAbyss]

I dont understand how proving to the world that he is so difficult to work with will help improve MJF's attarctiveness to other bidders? Will he walk out of a match anytime he feels like it? Will he ask for money whenever he wants and make trouble for the company if he doesnt get paid, whether is makes sense or not? He is just proving how unprofessional he is.

[@qweasdzxcname]

he thinks life are easy because he works for tony who doesnt fire people. if he was in the wwe, he would be long gone ages ago. they expect their employees to be professionals. if MJF is going to wwe, he will get a shock.

[@mrchonk316]

@@scrappy93 one why try and speak down to people, two MJF signed that contact he knew the money and the length of it. Also why would Tony just pay him what he wants with no extension so he can just walk away in 18 months. Tony has to stand firm else what precedent does it set for other workers? just threaten to no show and get more money? I'm not sure what business works that way.

[@DuskMindAbyss]

@@scrappy93 contracts and business he is breaking by no showing at his job and possibly ruining Wardlow's push and months of buildup and storylines past and future. If you think walking away to "negotiate" is in any kind professional, then let me tell you, you are very much not

[@TheSlammurai]

It has nothing to do with attractiveness. Vince doesn't even give a shit about MJF any more than giving AEW a black eye by taking one of their biggest stars away. It's worth it to bring in MJF no matter how much of a flake he's perceived to be.

[@johnnybernie3061]

I think he’ll work the match, but after tonight, his future in AEW is most definitely in doubt.

[@NoName-cz3wn]

I'm just going to say MJF in real life sounds a lot like the character. Maybe that's just him working us and he got me. But let's look at the facts: Most of us never even heard his name before AEW. They've put him in there with their biggest established stars, he beat CM Punk in Chicago, and he is a guaranteed World Champion in the next 12-18 months tops. Now it's his turn to give Wardlow a needed win, after Wardlow helped get him over by playing the Deisel to his HBK, the Batista to his HHH. Tony Kahn made him more money than he's ever made before, and he's surely going to make even more going forward. Beyond that, if he goes to WWE, he will be the hot topic for about 3 months, until they start forcing him to read scripts, losing to people he's better than, and next thing you know, he's just a more talented Miz. Triple H may not mind if you aren't his creation, but Vince McMahon does. AJ Styles is the one unicorn that stayed AJ Styles and still broke the glass ceiling. So as a career move this is a huge risk, and on a personal level, the guy just seems like a douche. Want to make CM Punk money? Accomplish what he has. Become a name with star power beyond just the hard-core wrestling audience. The guy is not John Cena, at least right now he isn't. But he has boundless potential. Unless we find out some really horrible details about stuff that happened to him there, if it's just about money and push, then fuck him. He's acting like 2014 CM Punk except Punk probably WOULD HAVE been the next Megastar if he was allowed to be.

[@Eagles2020]

How is he acting like 2014 cm punk? Punk didn’t go home because of money. This is worst than Thad

[@F1rsttimer]

Why would any other company hire him if he just gets up and leaves at one of the biggest shows of the year? I don't know what his game is.

[@jonjohnson1978.]

You're laughably naive if you think wwe wouldnt hire him fuking rapid if he were available

[@arthurdsouza10]

@@spiritplanes2453 They Fired him he was expecting them to call him back this is something stupid.

[@Eagles2020]

@@spiritplanes2453 why did he leave doofus? I bet it wasn’t because of money like mjf is doing. I guess it didn’t have to deal with the wwe doctors giving him a packs, booking him fucked up (Kevin nash), and being disrespected backstage by higher ups. If you don’t see that difference in that, then idk what the hell is wrong with you

[@IndigoUchiha26]

I'll admit this sucks for wardlow but I see MJF asking for his release

[@nox7282]

14:00 Excellent point that virtually no one else has pointed out

[@Entertained45]

This is the real win for WWE with regards to signing Cody. It has opened a different Forbidden Door.

[@juansanchez209]

Anybody who called Sasha and Naomi “brave” but is now calling MJF “unprofessional” is hypocritical and their bias is showing

[@spsawyer22]

Came here to say just that so yep. Love solomonster but he tried to say theyre different (creative v money) but the action is the same...both took their ball and went home

[@rickhaavisto9023]

@@spsawyer22 The action is the same, the circumstances are not.

[@rickhaavisto9023]

@@segagenesis7708 Ok? I forgot MJF was forced to sign a contract that lasted until 2024. There is a reason athletes want short term contracts when they are getting better and long term contracts when they peak or start regressing…

[@juansanchez209]

@@rickhaavisto9023 Are you saying you side with management against athletes and worker’s rights???

[@rickhaavisto9023]

@@juansanchez209 Generally no, but do I always side with the athletes, no. But every situation is different, I’m not on the side of AB when he tried to get his money from the contract with Oakland, and I’m not on MJF’s side here.

[@Breanna_monique]

I’ve been waiting on this. I’ve been refreshing he podcast app all morning lol

[@BasementBubbatunde]

Firstly, no. It's not a work. AEW aren't gonna make people pay hundreds to meet the guy, have them fly from wherever they live to venue just to be told "sorry brotha, a works gotta work" and be given a menial "here, meet others instead" as a sorry. They aren't gonna break that trust with the fans in a situation like that for an "angle" as unnecessary as that. That said baring the people that missed seeing him ofc (and the paying audience ig) the person I feel sorry for the most is Wardlow. That's Drew McIntyre winning the title in an empty warehouse level of sucky but in McIntyre's case at least he got that moment, itd be a big shame for Wardlow to miss out in his biggest moment because of something unrelated to him. I will say though, do I think MJF will no show the event? No. I think even whilst so upset he'd know its far better for him and everyone else not to do a Warrior but only time will tell eh. At least it's interesting, heck it got a guy (me) who watches like 3 shows a year to write just as many paragraphs lol.

[@BasementBubbatunde]

@@segagenesis7708 Yeah you aren't wrong. Regardless if you think it's a (stupid) work or real. They probably will make more money purely from the speculation compared to a normal build, how much though? Idk lol. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@BasementBubbatunde]

@@segagenesis7708 Yeah I got ya, he'd prove me wrong too since I said he wouldn't no show either. Time will tell

[@armandomorales0921]

Is this part of today's podcast?

[@TheSolomonster]

Yes

[@armandomorales0921]

@@TheSolomonster thanks! You are awesome!

[@unkeptorc9656]

IF and only IF MJF doesn't show up at double or nothing do they put Wardlow into the Punk/Page match and have him win?

[@alexloyola4695]

Yes, and at this point, it might be a good idea to have him win. He doesn’t have to have a long reign, but the win would at least let him have the big moment he was expecting to have tonight. Honestly, even if Hangman is putting on some bangers inside the ring, Wardlow’s charisma might let him catch fire as a Goldberg-style face.

[@paha4209]

God i hope not. I´m all on the Wardlow Hype train but putting him in a match where he doesn´t belong and even worse letting him have the title would be a massive mistake.

[@BoogieDownBX347]

Wardlow isn’t ready for a main event spot for the strap just yet

[@georgediaz5522]

No way Wardlow should get slotted in that position. He's not a world title contender yet. Just rule a forfeit in the ring, giving Wardlow a win and guarantees his contract. It's an official loss on MJF's record. Let Wardlow cut a promo calling MJF a p or whatever. The card is overloaded anyway. CM Punk wins the title and cuts a promo on Dynamite saying if MJF had won his match MJF would have gotten a title shot against Punk, but since he no showed he's out of luck and Wardlow gets a match against Punk instead. That's sending a message in the ring without burying the disgruntled talent and actually has a storyline reason.

[@TheVampirePredator]

When you’re under contract, you work, THEN grieve. What he’s doing is worse than when Warrior and Jarrett held up matches for money (they rightfully deserved). He’s walking out and screwing over the PPV and his opponent’s push quite frankly, because he can, as he doesn’t want to renegotiate and wait to field offers from both sides. Fuck this company? No. Fuck MJF.

[@PolarisCastillo]

He's doing what he accused CM Punk of doing during their fued: leaving his fans high and dry. Sometime in the future, some fan who's now a pro wrestler will fued with MJF and tell him how crushed he was when he learned his wrestling hero no-showed at the fan meet and greet, and wasn't at AEW for his match.

[@dnllrnt]

I don't see how doing this will make him more appealing to WWE. Especially if he knows the second he gets there, his character and promos he's known for will be neutered. Also, I'd be on the side of Tony Khan and not give a huge deal to a talent that only wrestles 5 times a year.

[@Str8edgejon]

Okay what if... Again WHAT IF! Due to the MJF and Wardlow match not happening. Wardlow wins by countout and he's "Freed" from his MJF contract. TK comes out and says that the fans wanted to see him in action, So sense he's now a AEW talent he's going to have a match tonight and it'll be Wardlow vs CM Punk vs Hangman Adam Page for the AEW World title. Wardlow ends up winning the belt and the crowd eats it up. Wednesday Wardlow comes out with the title and starts thanking everyone. (Cue MJF's music) MJF comes out with his attorney and tells Wardlow that sense their match never officially took place, Wardlow is still under contract with him. And in his contract what ever title Wardlow wins he has to forfeit it to MJF. So he has to give the belt to him. Now we get MJF as World Champion with out having a match for it. And the fans are livid. He took away this feel good moment and leaves with Wardlow still under his control but also with the AEW Championship. Talk about nuclear fucking heat.

[@Kratosx23]

It's fun to pretend.

[@Str8edgejon]

@@Kratosx23 We won't know until tonight. What I know for show is that tonight will be a great show. Just sit back and enjoy.

[@addi543]

This whole situation and the MJF/Wardlow match felt like the biggest “get the match in the ring and get it over with quickly” situation since Lesnar/Goldberg at WrestleMania XX

[@uttermanbo]

I feel like all the praise has gone to his head. He is a key figure of AEW, but AEW has given him the freedom, and stage to become the star he is. Once again there is no needle mover in wrestling anymore due to streaming services. The guy is talented, but he is under contract till 2024. Khan could put him on ice, and that would be a bad thing for all parties involved. MJF is not bigger than AEW, and if he legitimately stiffed the fans because of a tantrum...well to quote MJF "Eff MJF". And I am generally no fan of wrestling fans who feel they are entitled to autographs on the wrestlers free time.

[@philly_sports1558]

Ironically this whole situation reminds me of Punk walking out in 2014. Which is funny because Punk was obviously his hero and probably his best feud.

[@theone3129]

Same this situation also reminds me of the CM Punk walkout in 2014

[@iranianali]

Wow really did not expect this. Because MJF is so committed to the business, I figured he would do the match with Wardlow and at least finish the single best feud of the PPV. who knows what will happen tonight!

[@citizenstrife]

A real problem between MJF and Tony Khan is possible. Certainly more likely than the alternative. The idea that "It's all a work" fails on just as many counts as it being a real backstage issue. 1. MJF did this himself. Why? Pissing off fans even more to make himself "more hated?" What more hatred does he really need, given he's pretty much the only person in AEW who acts like this off camera (for better or worse)? Telling paying customers, "Yeah no. I'mma go gamble instead. See you Sunday." 2. Tony Khan and MJF both came up with the idea. That's even stupider. "Let's spice up this match with even more buzz cause "lol, people are smart, let's fuck with them in reality cause that' the only way to do kayfabe anymore?" The story has been "Batista v. HHH 2022," not "MJF needs more money." Tony signing off on this would signal to people, "Yeah...that stuff you spent $150 to see? We're just gonna...not do it. But you're totally gonna want to see MJF get his ass kicked more." Uh..no? Their jobs were to build to the match on their TV shows. No one really believes MJF's going to no-show the biggest match in months just cause "Lol, that would be so MJF." Refunds or showing off other wrestlers is fine and all, but why book MJF for a meet and greet in the first place just to pull a fast one on the internet AND paying customers? You would think, "Make a compelling feud where Wardlow wants to kick MJF's ass and people pay for it." would be enough. This incident has nothing to do with Wardlow, the build to said match, and just comes off as weird, regardless of the circumstances.

[@CamachoBJJ]

Solomonster asking why MJF would burn a bridge. Well that's because MJF is in his 20s. That one is pretty obvious

[@AndersonTenecela]

Tessa Blanchard is another wrestler I just remember who’s also in her 20s. Perhaps they should form a tag team: “Burning Bridges”

[@spectralmuffin6487]

Yeah he left.... Good reporting

[@philly_sports1558]

MJF needs to be very careful with how he handles this. He has the potential to be the biggest star in wrestling. He can’t throw that away.

[@JoeChillton]

There is working the gimmick and being an unprofessional douchebag who sits in the corner like a brat, right now he's the later. If truly leaves, he's gonna be stuck at home still bound to Tony and buried for months, hurting his stock forever. This hurts him if its legit

[@chikowashere]

It's storyline and the story is that he's afraid of facing Wardlow, so it's nice to finally have proof that Sean Ross Sapp is a shill. I really didn't expect everyone to fall for it. Nothing MJF says or does is genuine, especially in an interview. The guy is always in character. Always.

[@bigbrother1137]

It's still real to me DAMNIT!!

[@ThunderForce2000]

If you’re Tony Khan would you just give MJF more money without getting something in return like signing a new deal?

[@mrlaidback83]

I know I wouldn't if I were Tony

[@AndersonTenecela]

@@mrlaidback83 I kinda understand your point of view. It would be like giving a reward to a worker who’s essentially misbehaving

[@willt8848]

It's been done historically in wrestling all the time

[@L1am21]

If his on incredible low money on a long contract like him yes. Cause he can refuse to work on that contract.

[@davidrea6310]

Gotta trim the marks lol

[@emperorjack8946]

I don’t think it's a work personally. I feel bad for wardlow if mjf sandbags him and no shows the show. Quite frankly, this situation is different to banks and Naomi. It would be best for business if he does show, if not he would be committing career suicide. Why would wwe want him after if he does this.

[@TheBlakkEra]

I knew the MJF situation was bad when I heard there was guys like Malakai Black & Andrade type guys making more money than him. Tony Khan is involved with the Jaguars to an extent I assume. In pro football they restructure contracts all the time without adding years on . They need to figure something out urgently.

[@ihatetheantichrist9545]

If that’s true I don’t blame him for being pissed

[@hunterpeckham2048]

I'm willing to bet guys like Keith Lee and Kyle O'Reilly are also making more than MJF currently. Two guys that were in WWE while MJF was carrying AEW on his back.

[@markk7731]

He's doing what Brain Pillman did in the 90s.

[@philly_sports1558]

Exactly. Trying to drive up his value.

[@DolFunDolhpinVtuber]

I really hope it's a work.

[@1119nj]

Vince probably contacted MJF and told him to walk out on AEW and he will not only sign him but pay AEW to let him out of his contract 2 years early.

[@WAREHOUSE553]

Contract tampering?

[@tylerblair318]

He is 1000% doing the match and then dipping out. I would still put Wardlow in the TNT match later in the night and have him win the title to fix that mess.

[@kingtchala6832]

He ain't going nowhere. I don't care whether it's a work or not. MJF will not be MJF in WWE, he'll have to be a watered down version. MJF Lite. If he wants the money that WWE offers then that's entirely up to him but he's seen same story over and over and over and over again. He doesn't have the size for WWE (not my opinion, just based on who we know Vince likes as his top guys). He may and it a BIG may start off hot, however he'll quickly find his way to mid card status uno The Miz, Baron Corbin, Fin Balor status.

[@NeganSmash420]

They'll bury him like they have Cody right? Lol

[@penguinsinorbit2034]

Maybe he doesn’t care about his status/level? There’s some guys that the money is the main goal, not being the best wrestler. If mjf feel that why, Why would he continue to make $150,000 AEW when Vince will throw you 1mil/year. Some

[@SensaiChill]

Also....MJF is in the mid card now and making less than those WWE guys.

[@kingtchala6832]

@@NeganSmash420 Nobody said Cody my friend and let's be honest with ourselves, he's a completely different kettle of fish, there is history.

[@tranhuy2304]

@@kingtchala6832 people keeps forgetting that Cody is a homegrown talent so he has more leverage and cody helped establishing AEW.

[@danieldelappe7830]

I’ll say it like a lot of people, I FEEL BAD FOR Wardlow.

[@thankgod4rednecsinnitt290]

I felt bad for Doudrop and Nikki Ash when Sasha and Naomi buried them before walking out, but nobody brings that up. AEW brought this on themselves by promoting and enabling this juvenile “everyone has to win, everyone has to be treated like a main eventer” whinny bitch mentality

[@CapitalPSY]

I wonder how much of this is "buyer's remorse". Like, he signed a 5-year deal in the early stages of the company's life (meanwhile, so many others at that time only signed 2-3 year deals). Granted, if he has the highest rated segments, and pushes tons of merch, and is a draw, he should be compensated as such, and there are reports that AEW is receptive to giving him an extension with higher pay. However, if he's not willing to sign that or even entertain contract talks until his expires, then that's on him, and stuff like this will only lower the amount of leverage he has in 2024. Like Solomonster said, if he burns this bridge, AEW won't be willing to counter WWE offers, and based on what happened with Austin, Sasha, Naomi, and others, WWE isn't big on walk-outs either (granted, this one is happening in a different company, but they'll still look at that and wonder just how reliable he can actually be).

[@dtmgomc2039]

Been listening to Solomonster for 7 years, 95% of the time agree with the guy… but Sean Ross Sapp and legitimate?… in the same sentence? HAHAHAH

[@latinsizer]

This is why I keep saying tribalism within the wreatling fanbase is completely stupid. The wrestlers don't care if you are team AEW, WWE, Impact, NJPW, etc. Money will always be put above anything else.

[@crystalwater505]

Exactly.

[@mrjeremyleblanc]

isn't Rollins making 2 mil? if MJF is at 1.5, what makes him think he'll make more than a past WM main eventer?

[@michaelperez5172]

I think Rollins makes 3 million a year but I could be wrong .

[@djray369]

MJF, Sasha, Naomi, Tessa Blanchard, Alberto del Dipshit about to go the island of misfit wrestlers.

[@jenningsslayer314]

Solomonster's final few words on this video really made me think. Why burn a bridge if you don't have to?

[@Soccerable1]

This reminds me of the Jeff Jarrett and VKM situation. Somewhat similar

[@turtlehead2]

I was thinking Punk before MITB. Maybe Punk loses and MJF beats Hangman and disappears into the crowd

[@ryandavis4448]

Pay him to sit home and cool off for about a year and a half. Then WWE can scoop him up and get a deal, cuz AEW won't even try to counter their offer...

[@Samiismyname]

Insert Big E popcorn gif meme

[@GodFirstTalkk]

If wrestling fans get worked like what’s going on now they get upset lol 😂 I’m loving it ! Keep it coming MJF and FTR are more entertaining than 90% of wwe tv 📺

[@galaxyexe3627]

If MJF wants that bidding war pissing off TK is not going to make it happen since WWE will feel less pressure to offer salaries close to their highest paid, male, contractors. MJF wants more money and he deserves it, however he should also be wrestling more. Bryan has been in the company less than him and he has more, if not a little bit less, matches under his belt than him. If he wants to be in WWE that badly and make shit load of money than they will make him work for it. He is not Lesner and Reigns.

[@Youtube304s]

I understand his thought process. similar to the giant in wcw. you are in the thick of it but paid way less. Khan should up his pay as an olive branch for the future. 18 months is a long time to be on the cheap. however mcmahon is watching, so if he bails Mcmahon has more leverage on him in negotiations.

[@CallingALLmarks]

Cody already said QT Marshall and MJF were in the back of his bud when he re debuted in wwe

[@johnmancini4403]

Everything is not a work. Some people just do reckless shit.

[@tyquanrainey6039]

Looks like MJF Pulled a Stone Cold Steve Austin Move Back In 2002 "He Took His Ball, And Went Home.

[@edalder2000]

AEW has done a great job building up Wardlow. He is super over and, as a fan, I have been waiting for Wardlow to stomp MJF. It would be one of the highlights of the PPV for me. MJF walking out would be Ultimate Warrior/Jeff Jarrett levels of unprofessional BS.

[@turtlehead2]

It’s a work. He’s not trying to commit careers suicide

[@lesliefarlow5734]

If MJF no shows it would be a heel move but if he fucks AEW I would have commentary say he went to join his boyfriend Cody cause he couldn't handle the big leagues

[@thatdamnbradley]

If he does end up going to WWE, whether that's now or in 2024, I want everyone to really think just how fucking annoying the inevitable feud between MJF and The Miz really will be.

[@FoolOnDread]

Omfg I don't want that

[@mramos1126]

I think this is a work.

[@juansanchez209]

I will NEVER side with a billionaire owner over their employees, and I side with MJF. I understand that it’s very rare (but not unheard of!) to give somebody more money without them signing an extension, but I think MJF is a guy you make an exception for. He’s getting paid peanuts compared to talents in a similar position and he should be paid in accordance with his contributions to the company.

[@XainEisenhart]

If this was all the exact same situation, except it was Vince/WWE instead of Tony/AEW, a lot of these fanatics would be singing the opposite tune.

[@pastorcodymitchell1456]

He’ll be at the show

[@MovieEggman]

MJF signs with WWE, it’s going to be EC3 all over again.

[@ahmedmaklad6527]

that won't happen because he's friends with Cody

[@ahmedmaklad6527]

no, he won't because he's friends with Cody and look how they're booking Cody

[@dalinkwentk9180]

@@ahmedmaklad6527 Cody has Dusty's legacy...mjf is just mjf🤷

[@ahmedmaklad6527]

@@dalinkwentk9180 He and Cody are friends and before AEW Cody was stardust

[@MazeDaGr8]

I mean it's easy to write-off this stuff as just MJF being MJF which is but Some of this stuff were hearing 🤨 I don't know, It Might be some smoke to this Real fire

[@chrisstoecker7189]

Good to see the fans still allow themselves to be worked. Without the Sasha Naomi walkout in our recent rearview mirrors I could see people biting on this but come on man. Just a typical AEW tit for WWEs tat

[@TheodoreCaesarMoseby]

The mere notion of something being ring or being a work drives wrestling fans crazy. Is everyone really that desperate for a good an interesting story?

[@torritaite2880]

If he doesn't show up for Double Or Nothing to put over, Wardlow. It will be a bad look for, MJF in a bad way.

[@JojoJoJojoJo-pg1cg]

It is the same! Drop out of Main event leaving other talent in same match high and dry screwing them, the fan, and AEW. THE SAME.

[@kingblingbla]

If I am Tony Khan - I wouldn't put the title on him until he got him under a new contract.

[@DaPhoenix777]

Well its said his pay isn't to his liking.. and if it's really what it was reported to be... i understand.. people in dark elevation prolly get paid more than him... and just like Cody.. we know MJF is a WWE mark in heart

[@ai.Kyuseishu]

This whole situation between him & TK just so dumb like in what world does mjf think he’d get more money without having to sign anything lol like it’s really a shame cause Im a fan of his work but his antics getting outta hand, doing interviews without telling management anything (like why) no showing a meet & greet? Ridiculous now will he no show the ppv? Id think not cause Wardlow and MJF are cool so I’d like to think he wouldn’t do his friend dirty at a crucial time for him in his career. Besides all that MJF gotta get his act together

[@ai.Kyuseishu]

@@segagenesis7708 Then he thinks he's bigger than he actually is, shit worked back then for guys like Austin cause they were severe needle movers in a time of real stiff competition. Even more back when WWE lost their biggest name in Hogan and were getting dominated in the ratings for years till WCW started shooting themselves in the foot. Now? WWE doesn't give a shit lol they're betting everything on Roman and Brock till they can't anymore, no one else really matters

[@AxeManGaming]

I think it's a work. But I hope he doesn't go to WWE. His character is naturally abrasive at a level that wouldn't translate to a PG product.

[@aaajimmyb7472]

Wow another amazing super great video info and analysis from absolutely the best channel on KZbin. It's is amazing to me the Tony khan has to put up with this jackass. I was in Las Vegas 3 years ago with my brother. People spend alot of money to do the meet and greets .most people can't spend hundreds of dollars in a economy that's crashing faster than the hinenburg. You never stiff the fans never ever . This guy carma is so bad it goes way beyond wrestling. Thank you and keep up the great videos

[@nowtheworld138]

But Jason, when Sasha and Naomi did the same thing 2 weeks ago you said Bravo. And damn you can't help yourself from digging at wwe huh? I would be cranky too if I watched all wwe.. shh. What if MJF genuinely enjoys the product? What a novel idea

[@rickhaavisto9023]

You can’t see any differences in those two scenarios? At all?

[@nowtheworld138]

@@rickhaavisto9023 not with 3 people acting very unprofessional and leaving opponents and coworkers and fans high and dry

[@rickhaavisto9023]

@@nowtheworld138 Yes, what Sasha and Naomi did was unprofessional, but they left hours before the show and the match was announced anyways.

[@nowtheworld138]

@@rickhaavisto9023 not being a smart ass. But you forgot MJF's actions. How do you justify that

[@timgreenwald1043]

I mean... how do you have a bidding war over your services if one side won't have anything to do with you?

[@qweasdzxcname]

he is a kid. 26 years old. he is on his first contract he ever had. that means, his worth is pretty low. wrestlers get more pay with "tenure". he doesnt have any. if he was in his 30s, i would say there is more to it. but he is immature, young, arrogant and greedy. or maybe he is over-his-head and got too big to handle.

[@samanthasims7123]

Wait 26 in doing this bs

[@joemixon834]

Put the fucking title on MJF and pay the man 5 mil a year. And if that means trimming others off then ok.

[@stujohn6569]

5 mill a year lmao

[@JumanjiDzn]

Everyone saying it’s a stupid work is so wrong. The buzz is entirely focused on MJF vs Wardlow, MJF will get nuclear heat coming out tonight if he does and it only stands to boost Wardlows stock when he takes down that dastardly villain that is single handedly opposing the entire company

[@ginofrancejr555]

I believe he will show up and do the job

[@Suplex-Media10]

AEW running sloppy shop

[@andrejefferson7529]

I wouldn't be surprised if he was mocking Sasha and Naomi

[@corymitchell460]

He has been in some of the biggest programs with AEW... problem is he is being paid like he is in the opening match.

[@elpipiripau7647]

Samoa Cho and the AJ Styles stayed wayyyyy too long @ TNA and lost out on alotta money...Hope MJF does the smart move and goes to WWE...

[@cgarciahfcu]

Sideline him. He needs to be humbled.

[@rockajabroni5975]

3 Years ago he was a nobody 19 year old kid in MLW. He should be worshipping the ground Tony Khan walks on.

[@dalinkwentk9180]

Exactly. He gave him a shot to be on a national television network and this the thanks he gets

[@spsawyer22]

Who were Sasha and Naomi before WWE?

[@jerranspearman3369]

good video

[@AwesomeCardGames]

MJF has lost a lot of respect from me if this reports are true. He is being very unreasonable. He wants a one sided deal with more money and extending the length of his contract. No business would give an increase in salary without receiving more years from the athlete. AEW has made him a household name and has given big feuds to him.

[@nowtheworld138]

Show up and do your job you don't say

[@danieldelappe7830]

They don’t need acwork on this match.

[@AndersonTenecela]

Well MJF fooled everyone

[@thankgod4rednecsinnitt290]

AEW fans are hilarious with their hypocrisy. So it’s awesome and cool when Sasha Banks and Naomi throw a hissy fit and walk out, but when MJF is rumoured to possibly do the same, it’s unacceptable and Tony needs to make an example of him. Lmao you’re the reason this company will always be second rate

[@lamontjohnson5978]

Honestly...... if MJF leaves..... ok. If he stays ok. Enough of everyone wanting to jump for more money... This is getting stupid