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Post by Blade on May 29, 2022 23:53:18 GMT -5
He was definitely working (which isn't to say he doesn't have a real problem), and how he acted in the match makes me relatively certain he is doing a Loose Cannon thing.
And credit where it's due: he legitimately has nobody really certain what's going on or what he's really thinking. It's pretty questionable whether it was a good idea to do this at all, but he's done a masterful job of doing it, the more so because "He's working, right?" was virtually everyone's first thought.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on May 29, 2022 23:54:53 GMT -5
SRS said they would reveal what MJF told them after the PPV so I guess we'll be buckling up for more info here
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on May 30, 2022 0:01:18 GMT -5
"I showed up for the match, then left afterwards. I've got a lot to think about," is apparently what MJF texted to Sean Ross Sapp.
(watching the Alex & Kate Sour Graps recap, and they also got the same info as SRS)
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Post by kingoftheindies on May 30, 2022 0:19:47 GMT -5
From SRS,
Many close to MJF think a work but only from MJF, SRS's response is if it's a work Tony and AEW would not see it as a work they'd see it as a pain in the ass, but more info will come out.
MJF is okay physical but didn't want to speculate on his mental health.
There was some type of frustration starting 2 months ago on his contract, and there was some type of disagreement between AEW and MJF. On AEW's side they said water under the bridge but MJF never didn't get over the argument.
Confirmed there was an argument between Tony and MJF that was confirmed from both parties.
SRS thinks (not reporting) MJF is not done with AEW for now.
At least one talent says that Tony flat out said he would pay MJF top guy money because he's a top guy. SRS personally thinks once that got out on MJF's side he feels MJF started to move goal post.
Did say that there's always a thought that MJF is working because "it's MJF".
Any rumor on MJF wanting more money but no extension is false.
There was a plane ticket bought for MJF to lead but cannot confirm who bought it. AEW is not commenting and MJF no sold the story.
Was shocked that MJF no showed the meet and greet and has no idea why.
There's been miscommunications with AEW and a lot of talent in regards to contract length.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2022 0:20:37 GMT -5
The Loose Cannon thing was stupid in 1997, and it’s stupid if MJF is doing it now.
I hope it all leads to MJF being the random American lackey to the Bloodline and wearing a dress after losing a feud to Madcap Moss, if that’s what’s going on. Maybe he can pull a CGI gun on the Miz or something too.
If that’s TRULY what this is, MJF can f*** right off.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2022 0:35:19 GMT -5
The match itself was also real. That's right, folks. Michael Wardlow was powerbombing Maxwell Friedman out there for real.
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on May 30, 2022 1:31:58 GMT -5
The match itself was also real. That's right, folks. Michael Wardlow was powerbombing Maxwell Friedman out there for real. According to SRS before the match Max told Tony Khan "hey if Wardlow can take it on me he can take it on me". However Wardlow is so damn strong he just kept shoot powerbombing MJF over and over despite MJF not cooperating.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2022 1:32:51 GMT -5
The match itself was also real. That's right, folks. Michael Wardlow was powerbombing Maxwell Friedman out there for real. According to SRS before the match Max told Tony Khan "hey if Wardlow can take it on me he can take it on me". However Wardlow is so damn strong he just kept shoot powerbombing MJF over and over despite MJF not cooperating. And now MJF's dead.
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Post by Blade on May 30, 2022 1:33:55 GMT -5
According to SRS before the match Max told Tony Khan "hey if Wardlow can take it on me he can take it on me". However Wardlow is so damn strong he just kept shoot powerbombing MJF over and over despite MJF not cooperating. And now MJF's dead. Well no shit, the EMT totally botched getting the oxygen mask on him, poor guy.
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Post by lucas_lee on May 30, 2022 1:35:25 GMT -5
Well no shit, the EMT totally botched getting the oxygen mask on him, poor guy. Wardlow destroyed a thousand scarves and couldn't draw a dime
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Post by kingoftheindies on May 30, 2022 1:35:48 GMT -5
Tony pulled a no comment on MJF situation.
While I still think it's a Pillman situation I do wonder if MJF may be dealing with some mental health issues. Dude is in character 247 and I wonder if he's just hit the burnout point
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on May 30, 2022 1:47:39 GMT -5
Well no shit, the EMT totally botched getting the oxygen mask on him, poor guy. Wardlow destroyed a thousand scarves and couldn't draw a dime Well they can't even bother to give him entrance music. How can he get over without that? Only all time greats such The Giant, heel R-Truth, and John Tenta in 1996 WCW were ever able to overcome such a thing and put asses in seats.
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Post by msc on May 30, 2022 3:53:37 GMT -5
Wardlow destroyed a thousand scarves and couldn't draw a dime Well they can't even bother to give him entrance music. How can he get over without that? Only all time greats such The Giant, heel R-Truth, and John Tenta in 1996 WCW were ever able to overcome such a thing and put asses in seats. When he turned heel the first time in NXT, Ciampa had no entrance music at all, and just walked out to a wall of smarks booing the living hell out of him because they were so pissed off at his heel antics, and it was glorious.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2022 4:15:04 GMT -5
Gotta say though, if this is a work that only he's in on then it's lame as hell and MJF is making himself look like a complete dipshit.
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Post by El Cokehead del Knife Fight on May 30, 2022 4:23:45 GMT -5
If MJF is doneso then I presume that they're going to wait a month and then quietly release him so that it doesn't overshadow the PPV.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 30, 2022 4:24:37 GMT -5
Yeah, it's a work but only I know it's a work... is also known as being a dick... Well no shit, the EMT totally botched getting the oxygen mask on him, poor guy. Hey your eyes need oxygen too!
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Post by Mid-Carder on May 30, 2022 5:03:59 GMT -5
I'm glad he (eventually) did the right thing and I hope he's ok.
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Post by cornettesracket on May 30, 2022 5:11:15 GMT -5
Well it’s a shame given how well the build up to this PPV had been going for it to conclude the way it did. A work needs at least two people to be in on it. A single individual trying to work people is going into business for yourself which isn’t a good thing. Only MJF can answer what went on but I think some time away from AEW might be a good decision. MJF and by extension wardlow didn’t come out looking good which is a shame.
I mean you know the build was good when Jim cornette was praising it to high heaven and said multiple times the wardlow vs MJF match was one he was really looking forward to.
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Post by hentery on May 30, 2022 5:12:08 GMT -5
Srs is paid by khan so anything he says should be taken with a LOT of salt.
Unless he starts rubbing your inner thigh as you do. Then you know it just got real.
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Post by cornettesracket on May 30, 2022 5:18:14 GMT -5
Srs is paid by khan so anything he says should be taken with a LOT of salt. Unless he starts rubbing your inner thigh as you do. Then you know it just got real. SRS is paid by tony khan ? That’s news to me.
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