Pro WrestlingSecuring the future: MJF signs a multi-year extension with AEW At 23, MJF has already wrestled for a number of promotions all over the world. by Daniel Yanofsky July 20, 2019 One of the fastest-rising stars in pro wrestling, Maxwell Jacob Friedman is someone many organizations would love to lock up. All Elite Wrestling understands this and decided to strike while the iron was hot. The organization has signed MJF to a long-term deal, adding onto his initial contract with the company.AEW made an announcement regarding the news, with MJF reacting like only he can.https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1152292020133748738The deal doesn’t mean he can’t compete in other promotions. PW Insider is reporting that MJF will still be making his scheduled appearances for Major League Wrestling, where he is under another deal. An MLW World Tag Team Champion along with Richard Holliday, MJF is set to face Teddy Hart for the MLW World Middleweight Championship on July 25 at the promotions Never Say Never event. That will be taking place inside the Melrose Ballroom in New York. It is unknown what his status will be with MLW once AEW on TNT debuts.Wrestling at a young age, MJF is considered the future of the sport. At 23, he has already gotten a rub from various pro wrestling personalities, including Jim Cornette. Forming a friendship with AEW Executive VP Cody Rhodes, MJF has been featured on a number of platforms for the promotion, providing a fans with a taste of what he can do when motivated.If AEW is serious about becoming a different, competitive promotion, they need young stars to carry them. Holding onto MJF is a move that will be considered a jackpot choice in the long run. Post Views: 1,021The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsDaniel YanofskyBaseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event.Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related TopicsAEWAll Elite WrestlingLocal AthletesMajor League Wrestlingmaxwell jacob friedmanMJFMLWPro Wrestling Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! UFC Long Island: Ticket & Fight Card Info by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on May 31, 2017 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 The Story of the NHL’s First Armenian, Zach Bogosian and His Biggest Fan by Anthony Paradiso | posted on September 12, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019More in Pro Wrestling Wrestlemania 37 Weekend ReviewThis past weekend was monumental for WWE, as for the first time in over... You Know I’m Right, Episode 105: Jimmy Korderas On Wrestlemania 37 (Audio/Video)On the 105th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined once... Debbie Keitel – An Empowering Voice & Talent of Her Wrestling GenerationDebbie Keitel is definitively an Irish professional wrestler, but in the past year, it’s... “Wrestling’s Richest Prize” Darius Carter Talks Intergender WrestlingDarius Carter is a wrestling vet with years of experience and a plethora of... New York-based Private Party ready to impress in AEW Staying Alive: Impact Wrestling Reaches Deal With AXS TV