In a recent episode of AEW Dynamite, a moment that has since become the talk of the wrestling community took place. The incident in question revolved around a promo exchange between AEW World Champion MJF and Juice Robinson, a teammate of ‘Switchblade’ Jay White, MJF’s challenger at AEW Full Gear.
During the episode, the majority of the segment between MJF and Jay White was consistent with their previous interactions.
However, the closing remarks by Juice Robinson have ignited a significant amount of chatter online. Robinson, in a move that many found distasteful, took out a roll of quarters labelled ‘Friedman’ (MJF’s real surname) and threatened to break MJF’s jaw with them.
This gesture was seen by many as a nod to anti-Semitism, especially given MJF’s past revelations about being bullied as a child, where other children would throw quarters at him.
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MJF: His Response
Maxwell Jacob Friedman didn’t remain silent on the matter. He took to Twitter to express his feelings about the incident (in character). In his tweet, MJF labelled Robinson as “a piece of s**t” for bringing up a traumatic story from his childhood.
However, he also mentioned that he was glad Robinson did so, as it brought attention to the broader issue of hate speech. MJF emphasised the importance of standing up against any form of bullying or discrimination.
Furthermore, Maxwell used this opportunity to promote an upcoming public appearance at Foxborough, MA’s Gillette Stadium on October 12th.
This appearance is part of the National Stand Up For Jewish Hate campaign, an initiative that Friedman is evidently passionate about.
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Behind the Scenes
It’s worth noting that, according to Fightful, MJF had given his approval for the line to be used during the segment.
The report also highlighted that the company deemed it essential for Maxwell to be comfortable with the story being shared.
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FAQ
- What was the controversial moment on AEW Dynamite?
- Juice Robinson threatened MJF with a roll of quarters, referencing a traumatic event from MJF’s childhood linked to anti-Semitism.
- How did MJF react to the incident?
- MJF took to Twitter to condemn Robinson’s actions but also expressed gratitude for bringing awareness to hate speech.
- Is MJF involved in any campaigns against hate speech?
- Yes, MJF is promoting the National Stand Up For Jewish Hate campaign and will make a public appearance at Foxborough, MA’s Gillette Stadium on October 12th.
- Did MJF know about the controversial line beforehand?
- According to Fightful, MJF had cleared the line to be used in the segment.
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