MJF currently stands at the top of AEW and as one of the biggest stars in the entire wrestling industry. According to one former star this run has put him on the same level as the like of Dwayne Johnson and Shawn Michaels.
The Salt of the Earth won the AEW World Championship at Full Gear with victory over Jon Moxley thanks to an assist from William Regal. MJF recently followed that win up with a successful first defence over Ricky Starks on Dynamite.
Konnan Compares MJF To Dwayne Johnson
Speaking on a recent episode of his Keepin’ It 100 podcast, former WCW star Konnan heaped praise on the 26-year-old star. The veteran said that MJF is one of the main reasons that people tune into AEW, comparing him to the likes of Dwayne Johnson and John Cena.
“So he’s like a supernova burning bright. Like, you know, at one time Shawn Michaels or Eddie [Guerrero] or Cena or The Rock. He’s a great talent with natural talking talent and charisma. He’s got a swag, confidence, his delivery. He’s just great at such a young age, and he can command a crowd in a room. I’m very happy for him. He’s one of the main reasons that people watch AEW because his segments are always fire,”
While John Cena recently made his wrestling return on SmackDown, a comeback for The Rock appears to be much more up in the air. It has been reported that the WWE legend isn’t locked in for WrestleMania 39, while it has also been noted that there is a “very real possibility” that he will miss the event. It has long been rumoured that Johnson would be getting in the ring one more time to face Roman Reigns at the spectacular.
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