MJF Backs WWE’s Decision To Counter-Program AEW

MJF thinks WWE is being smart.

On July 12, AEW will hold its biggest event of the year at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. All In is set to be another banner event for the company with all of its major titles on the line, including highly anticipated matches for both the men’s and women’s World Championships.

In the months following the announcement, WWE revealed that NXT Great American Bash and Saturday Night’s Main Event would also be held on the 12th. It’s since been reported that WWE also moved Evolution from its planned date so it could also take place on the same weekend.

MJF Credits WWE’s “Smart Business Practice”

In a new interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, MJF gave his thoughts on the situation, and as usual, he held nothing back. The former World Champion got in a little jab at WWE, before explaining that if he were the sports entertainment giant, he’d do exactly the same thing.

“You mean shows that are running at the exact same time as us, even though they claim we’re not competition? How do I feel about it? I think it’s a smart business practice. I give jolly old St. Nick and Trips a whole lot of credit.

At the end of the day, if you can stomp out your competition, you’re doing what is necessary. Lord knows I would. Everyone is judging them for it. I think that’s silly. Don’t judge them for it, but also, don’t be stupid.

They’re not doing this by happenstance. This isn’t circumstantial. None of it is. The difference between me and everyone else is even though I know that, I’m not going to pretend that is not the truth or going to stand here and pretend that’s not an incredibly intelligent thing to do.

I would stomp on anyone’s neck if it meant I would get ahead. I’ve done it a million times in my career. That’s my thoughts on that,”

When asked about the same subject in a recent interview, Tony Khan was unmoved by WWE’s promotional tactics, explaining that his focus remains solely on AEW.

At All In Texas, MJF is set to take part in the Casino Gauntlet Match after seeing off Brody King, AR Fox, and Anthony Bowens in a qualifier on Dynamite. The winner from that match will earn a shot at the AEW World Championship.