MJF has issued a statement after a segment on AEW Dynamite sparked huge criticism on social media.
On the show, Jay White defeated Hangman Adam Page but it was what happened after the bell that caught the attention of fans for all the wrong reasons. With the match over, MJF appeared on the ramp, to call out White who had stolen his AEW World Title belt a week earlier.
After an exchange between MJF and Bullet Club Gold, Juice Robinson took the microphone and announced he’d be taking part in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale. He added that he’s got a present for the champion, before showing a roll of quarters to the camera with the word “Friedman” written on it.
The prop is a reference to a story previously told by MJF about anti-semitism he suffered as a child. The moment immediately drew criticism online with many describing it as “tone deaf” given the latest eruption of violence in the Middle East.
MJF later took to social media to hit back at Robinson, calling him a “piece of sh*t.”
Tonight that piece of sh*t, Juice Robinson decided to bring up a story from my childhood that has left me scared.
I’m glad he did. He brought awareness to something we’ve all gone through in one way, shape, or form in our lives.
On behalf of anyone who’s ever been bullied for being different in any capacity. I look forward to leaving him scared too. I also look forward to this Thursday #StandUpToJewishHate
Tonight that piece of shit, Juice Robinson decided to bring up a story from my childhood that has left me scared.
I’m glad he did. He brought awareness to something we’ve all gone through in one way, shape, or form in our lives.
On behalf of anyone who’s ever been bullied for… pic.twitter.com/wc1oba4YFG
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) October 11, 2023
MJF To Defend AEW World Title Against Jay White
The feud between MJF and Jay White is leading to a World Title match at Full Gear.
The Salt of the Earth won the gold at the same event in 2022, defeating Jon Moxley with the help of William Regal. To date, MJF has defended the gold seven times, with his most recent defence coming at Grand Slam against Samoa Joe.