In an interview with TVInsider, AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF spoke about the last year of AEW and more. Here are the highlights:
The past year for AEW:
“Let’s face it. This has been a rebuilding year for us. A lot of crazy sh*t has happened. People have left. People have gotten injured, and there have been f*ckin serious issues in the back. Through it all guys like me have had to steady the f*ckin ship. I’m not asking for a pat on the back. It’s my job to do that. It’s why I’m the guy and world champion. As the world champion, I’ve often managed to help bring AEW million-dollar houses. I’ve sold a boatload of merchandise and done good ratings for our shows. The fact of the matter is that’s not enough. I always need to be looking to grow not just my brand but our brand. I think it’s telling that Worlds End sold out and we had to add more seats in the Nassau Coliseum. What that proves there is a lot of interest in seeing me versus Samoa Joe, the wrestling legend. Frankly, I’m a wrestling legend in the making. I think all the crazy sh*t that has gone down this year, guys like me and Joe made it a point to be the guys you can pass the rock to and we can go and score a f*ckin touchdown for our company.”
What AEW should work on in 2024:
“I frankly think what we are doing now. We are bettering the product. I think we lost our footing at points, but I think that’s had to do with some crazy f*ck’in sh*t that went down. Let’s face it, some of it was out of our control. Also, some of it was in our control. So, I think it’s very important when we read criticism we take it as constructive. I mean when we can. There is a difference between, ‘I want AEW to die. Fed is better. LOL.’ That kind of tweet. And, ‘I miss when AEW kind of had a more sports presentation.’ Or, ‘I miss MJF chopping it up on the stick and f*ckin bury people.’ There are constructive things though. I think now more than ever we are the listening company. We are trying to be the listening company. I think the reason there is so much criticism online, and I’m starting to see it lessen because we are starting to give people what they are asking for, but it’s because the fans hold me and the company to a higher standard. I take that with a lot of pride. There is a reason to expect greatness from me. It’s because I’ve given it to them before. I plan on giving it to them at Worlds End.”
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AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF recently sat down for an interview with TVInsider, where he discussed the past year of AEW and what the company should focus on in 2024. MJF, known for his outspoken and confident personality, shared his thoughts on the challenges faced by AEW and his role in navigating through them.
Reflecting on the past year, MJF acknowledged that it has been a rebuilding period for AEW. He highlighted the various obstacles the company has faced, including departures, injuries, and backstage issues. Despite these challenges, MJF believes that it has been his responsibility as the world champion to steady the ship and contribute to the success of AEW. He emphasized his contributions to AEW’s success, such as selling out arenas, generating high merchandise sales, and delivering good ratings for their shows. However, he also acknowledged that more needs to be done to continue growing both his brand and AEW as a whole.
When asked about what AEW should work on in 2024, MJF expressed his belief that the company is already on the right track. He acknowledged that there have been moments where they may have lost their footing, but attributed it to both external factors beyond their control and internal decisions. MJF emphasized the importance of taking constructive criticism and using it to improve the product. He mentioned that AEW aims to be a listening company and is committed to giving fans what they want. MJF acknowledged that the high expectations placed on him and AEW by fans are a testament to the greatness they have delivered in the past and promised to continue delivering at events like Worlds End.
In conclusion, MJF’s interview with TVInsider provided insights into the challenges faced by AEW in the past year and their plans for improvement in 2024. MJF’s confidence and determination to elevate both his brand and AEW’s brand were evident throughout the interview. As AEW continues to evolve and grow, it will be interesting to see how MJF’s contributions as the world champion shape the future of the company.