MJFs absence from AEW television isnt a retreatits a reinvention. The former AEW World Champion has spent the past few months diving headfirst into Hollywood, taking on major film roles while staying out of the wrestling spotlight.
According to Fightful Select, MJF has been thriving in his new environment and adapting quickly to life on set. The report revealed that his current project, Violent Night 2, is nearing completion, marking the latest in a growing list of acting credits for the Salt of the Earth.
A few months ago, it was confirmed that MJF had landed a role in Violent Night 2 after appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 and being cast in The Iron Claw. His schedule has been intense, with the AEW star frequently traveling between wrestling tapings and Winnipeg, where Violent Night 2 was filmed, before stepping away from AEW entirely once production picked up. It was also noted that filming is almost finished but theres still no confirmed timeline for his AEW return.
His passion for acting isnt exactly newMJF has long been known for his charisma and theatricalitybut this Hollywood run shows just how far hes taking it. Between filming Violent Night 2, juggling prior commitments to Happy Gilmore 2, and previously dropping the CMLL World Heavyweight Title to Mistico in Mexico, MJFs time away has been anything but quiet.
His wife, Alicia Atout, even joked about their postponed honeymoon after All Out, saying he might be dead and if hes alive, hes gotta go shoot the movie. But MJFs own words after his brutal loss to Mark Briscoe revealed a deeper focus.
With filming nearly wrapped and a renewed fire to return stronger than ever, MJFs next chapter looks set to blend Hollywood star power with the venom that made him one of AEWs biggest names. When he finally steps back through the curtain, he may be more dangerousand more famousthan ever before.
Do you think MJFs Hollywood success will make him an even bigger star when he returns to AEW, or could acting eventually pull him away from wrestling for good? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
