WWE News: Rival's Top Champion Talks Potential Move to WWE

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WWE News: Explore MJF's potential WWE move as his AEW contract ends, with insights from Cody Rhodes and MJF's thoughts.

In the dynamic world of professional wrestling, the winds of change are always blowing, bringing with them a flurry of speculation and anticipation. Recently, the wrestling community has been set abuzz with talks of Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), the reigning AEW World Champion, potentially making a seismic shift to WWE.

This speculation gained momentum following comments from Cody Rhodes, a former AEW star who transitioned to WWE in early 2022.

Cody Rhodes' Prediction and MJF's Response

Rhodes, in a recent interview with Rosenberg Wrestling, predicted that MJF would eventually find his way to WWE (via FightFans). Responding to these comments on the SI Media podcast, MJF expressed respect for Rhodes’ opinion.

He also addressed the negative fan reactions towards Rhodes, criticising the sensationalism and fear-mongering prevalent on social media.

MJF: The Bidding War of 2024

As MJF's AEW contract nears its end, the wrestling world is keenly aware of the impending 'bidding war of 2024'. This term refers to the anticipated competition between wrestling promotions to sign MJF when his contract expires. Friedman himself has teased a possible defection to WWE on AEW TV, adding fuel to the speculative fire.

When questioned about concerns regarding WWE potentially restricting his character, MJF confidently stated that he doesn’t see how anyone could "put a leash" on him. He asserted his belief in his ability to thrive in any company, showcasing his confidence and self-assurance.

WWE News: MJF's Career Trajectory and Future Decisions

Reflecting on his career trajectory, MJF acknowledged that while AEW might fit him more than other places, there could be arguments made for a move to WWE. He emphasised that his decision, whatever it may be, will be based on what feels right and meaningful to him.

WWE News: MJF's Current Status in AEW

In conclusion, the wrestling world watches with bated breath as MJF's contract with AEW draws to a close. His potential move to WWE remains a topic of intense speculation and debate. Whatever decision MJF makes, it is sure to send ripples through the wrestling industry, underscoring the ever-evolving nature of this high-octane world.

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Jake is the SEO Content Lead for HotNewHipHop. He has more than ten years of experience covering mixed martial arts, pro wrestling, gaming and music across a number of publications, starting at SEScoops in 2012 under the name Jake Jeremy. His work has also been featured on GiveMeSport, Sportskeeda, Pro Sports Extra, Wrestling Headlines, NoobFeed, Wrestlingnewsco and Keen Gamer, again under the name Jake Jeremy. Previously, he worked as the Editor in Chief of 24Wrestling, building the site’s profile with a view to selling the domain, which was accomplished in 2019. As well as his work for HNHH, Jake is also the Editor in Chief for Fight Fans, a combat sports and pro wrestling site that was launched in January 2021 and broke into the millions of pageviews within the first two years. Jake also previously worked for the biggest independent wrestling company in the UK, PROGRESS Wrestling, as PR Head and Head of Media across the company's social channels. Jake's favourite Hip Hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys and Body Count.
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