On a recent edition of the “SI Media” podcast, AEW World Champion MJF discussed CM Punk’s return to WWE, Cody Rhodes expecting him to sign with the Endeavor-owned promotion, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On CM Punk’s WWE return: “I was happy for him. Listen, if he’s happy, I’m happy. I think he’s a hell of a talent. At the end of the day, it’s a business. For some reason, with wrestling, it’s looked at differently than any other sport…I see guys get traded to different teams all the time. That’s just life. So he did what he felt was best for him, and the company did what they felt was best for the company. I just hope he’s happy. I wish him the best of luck.”
On Cody Rhodes’ comments: “I don’t know why, I saw fans absolutely s***ting on him when all he was saying was his opinion. It’s an opinion. I pray t god I don’t get lambasted online for some of the opinions I’m doing in this interview. I just feel like everything’s so radicalized now and hyperbolic now. That’s why, there’s certain aspects about social media I love. I think it brings people of the same like-mindedness together. I think it allows people to find their own communities. But what I hate about some of the social media, I find that hate-mongering and fear-mongering is the stuff that gets pushed the most. It’s because of this sensationalist stuff that people start believing in the sensationalized stuff and the hyperbolic stuff. I can’t relate to it. I’m a straight shooter. I say it like it is 110% of the time. Cody Rhodes felt that way. In Cody Rhodes’ mind and opinion, that was his way of putting over a friend, a prodigy, a former coworker, former protege. I guess I shouldn’t say former. I still talk to Cody to this day. He’s a great guy. He’s doing great things over there, I’m doing great things over here.”
On if he spoke to Cody after his comments: “No. We text each other all the time. He puts me over, I put him over. We’re both fans of each other’s work. We’re both incredible at our jobs. We’re both on top of the industry.”
On Cody wanting MJF in WWE: “I’ll put it his way. If you’re a fan of professional sports in general, an All-Star player like, for example, Kobe Bryant, R.I.P., was the bedrock foundation of the Lakers. You think he wasn’t doing interviews while LeBron was in the league, saying, ‘God, I wish LeBron James was playing here?’ I’m sure if we Google it, he was, and probably consistently throughout his career. Listen, it’s normal. Of course we want MJF in our company. Who the fuck wouldn’t want me in their company? I’m the best thing going today. I’m the AEW World Champion. Nobody dresses like me, nobody talks like me, nobody looks like me, nobody walks like me, nobody wrestles like me. I take it as a compliment, and I think the AEW fans should take it as a compliment too because that means that their world champion, the face of their company, is a hot commodity. So that’s the only way I feel it should be looked at.”
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In a recent episode of the “SI Media” podcast, AEW World Champion MJF shared his thoughts on CM Punk’s return to WWE, Cody Rhodes’ expectations of him signing with AEW, and more. Let’s dive into some of the highlights from the podcast.
Firstly, when asked about CM Punk’s WWE return, MJF expressed his happiness for him. He acknowledged Punk’s talent and stated that if Punk is happy, he is happy as well. MJF also highlighted that in wrestling, decisions like these are often viewed differently than in other sports. He compared it to players getting traded to different teams, emphasizing that it’s just a part of the business.
Moving on to Cody Rhodes’ comments, MJF addressed the backlash Rhodes received for expressing his opinion. He mentioned that he hopes he doesn’t face similar online criticism for his own opinions during the interview. MJF discussed the radicalization and hyperbole prevalent on social media, stating that while it can bring like-minded people together, it also promotes hate and fear-mongering. He commended Rhodes for sharing his opinion and explained that Rhodes was putting over a friend, former coworker, and protege.
When asked if he spoke to Cody after his comments, MJF revealed that they frequently text each other and put each other over. He praised Rhodes as a great guy and acknowledged their mutual respect for each other’s work.
Regarding Cody wanting MJF in WWE, MJF compared the situation to an All-Star player in professional sports expressing a desire for another talented player to join their team. He used the example of Kobe Bryant expressing a wish for LeBron James to play for the Lakers. MJF took it as a compliment and believed that AEW fans should view it the same way. He emphasized that being a hot commodity and the face of AEW is something to be proud of.
In conclusion, MJF’s interview on the “SI Media” podcast shed light on his thoughts about CM Punk’s return to WWE, Cody Rhodes’ comments, and his own standing as the AEW World Champion. It showcased his respect for his peers and his confidence in his abilities. As always, fans can stay updated with the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.