In a recent interview with Wrestle Purists, AEW World Champion MJF discussed CM Punk claiming he was the “real” AEW World Champion with his spray-painted belt.
Punk was fired from AEW earlier this month following his backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In 2023.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On never commenting on CM Punk as the “real” world champion: “I never commented on it. I’ll tell you why. I am not exactly a company man. I almost got our company thrown off of Turner after I called Tony a f***ing mark. So I won’t sit here and tell you I’m a company man. I’m definitely professional wrestlers. The fact of the matter is that Collision is really important. Collision’s success is super important. So, at the time, having a guy of that stature having something that everybody in that show could be fighting for because, realistically, as much as Tony Khan wishes he can clone MJF, I can’t be everywhere at once. I didn’t have an issue with it. I thought it made all the sense in the world. Yeah, so to me, I wasn’t sweating it, frankly.”
On his rivalry with CM Punk: “To me, it wasn’t business. It was life. I know it was life to Phil, too, and I think that’s why that rivalry is going to go down as one of the best of all time, and I’m proud of it. Am I proud of some of the s*** that I did during that time period? I don’t know. I kind of got pushed to the edge, so I’m not going to just f***ing sit here and tell you that I didn’t mean anything I did because I did. I’ve grown a lot since then, both as a professional wrestler and a person.”
On how he will look back on it: “I think when I’m an old man and, God f***ing willing, I find a woman to put up with my bull**** that will let me impregnate them, and I’m sitting there with my kids, I can be like, ‘Hey, check out this Dog Collar Match. Check out this moment here,’ because I feel like it’s a rivalry that will stand the test of time.”
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In a recent interview with Wrestle Purists, AEW World Champion MJF addressed CM Punk’s claim of being the “real” AEW World Champion with his spray-painted belt. This comes after Punk was fired from AEW following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In 2023.
During the interview, MJF revealed that he never commented on Punk’s claim because he is not a company man. He admitted to almost getting their company thrown off of Turner after calling Tony a “f***ing mark.” While he may not be a company man, MJF acknowledged the importance of AEW’s success and understood why having a wrestler of Punk’s stature with something for everyone to fight for made sense.
When asked about his rivalry with CM Punk, MJF emphasized that it wasn’t just business for him, but life. He believed that Punk felt the same way, which is why their rivalry will be remembered as one of the best of all time. MJF admitted that he may not be proud of everything he did during that time, but he acknowledged that he was pushed to the edge and has since grown as both a professional wrestler and a person.
Looking ahead, MJF expressed his belief that their rivalry will stand the test of time. He envisioned himself as an old man, sitting with his kids and reminiscing about their Dog Collar Match and other memorable moments from their feud.
The interview provided fans with insight into MJF’s perspective on the CM Punk situation and his thoughts on their rivalry. It showcased his willingness to speak his mind and his understanding of the importance of AEW’s success. As the AEW World Champion, MJF continues to be a prominent figure in the wrestling world, and his words carry weight among fans and industry insiders.
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