AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has built his reputation on stirring the pot, but when it comes to the ongoing debate between All Elite Wrestling and WWE, the outspoken star actually took a more measured approach. During an appearance on the Inside the Ring show, MJF addressed the constant online fighting between AEW and WWE fans. The topic came up when the host admitted he originally grew up as a WWE fan before getting into AEW in recent years. That naturally led to a discussion about the long-running fan divide between the two promotions. MJF explained that the existence of two major wrestling companies is actually something he wishes had existed when he was younger. Rather than viewing the rivalry as something unique to wrestling, MJF compared it to typical sports rivalries where fans of the same sport argue over their favorite teams. The AEW champion then made it clear that the constant online fighting doesnt mean much to him personally. Even while pushing AEW as the better product, MJF admitted hes not interested in pretending that one roster is completely superior to the other. Still, MJF didnt hesitate to declare that he believes AEW delivers the strongest weekly show in the business. Later in the conversation, MJF also revealed that the supposed divide between the companies doesnt reflect reality backstage. According to him, plenty of friendships exist across the wrestling industry. He wrapped up the topic by explaining that his real concern isnt company loyalty, but how wrestlers are treated in the business overall. The comments offer an interesting look at how one of AEWs loudest personalities actually views the rivalry between promotions. While MJF will happily talk trash when the cameras are rolling, he made it clear that the real priority should be the wrestlers themselves and the future of the industry. What do you think about MJFs take on AEW and WWE fan tribalism? Do you agree that the rivalry between the fanbases has gotten out of hand, or is it just part of being a wrestling fan? Let us know in the comments and share your thoughts. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
