Tony Khan is drawing big parallels between past and presentand this time, hes comparing one of AEWs most polarizing figures to a WWE legend.
During a conversation on 1035 KISSFM, Khan weighed in on why MJF connects so deeply with fans, even when hes being the worst version of himself. The AEW President said MJF reminds him of Stone Cold Steve Austinbut with a white-collar twist.
When asked about MJFs growing crossover appeal and whether his persona could rival Stone Colds impact, Khan didnt hesitate to agree. While acknowledging how different their styles are, he made it clear that both men resonate with audiences because they never break character to chase cheers or avoid boos.
Khan also pulled no punches describing MJFs heel persona, saying that even when fans love him, hes still unrepentantly evil at his core.
Khans comparison didnt stop at character. He pointed to MJFs growing reach outside the wrestling ring, including his upcoming role in Happy Gilmore 2, which hits Netflix on July 25. MJF recently returned to AEW with a big Casino Gauntlet win at All In: Texas, and that momentum is only feeding his presence in pop culture.
The message is clear: just like Stone Cold broke the mold for what a wrestling hero could look like, MJF is doing the samebut from the opposite end of the moral spectrum. Hes sharp-tongued, arrogant, and always dressed like hes headed to Wall Street. And yet, fans still cant look away.
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