MJF has said he cannot think of a better alternative to WWE than AEW in the history of any sport, arguing 2026 has been the promotion’s strongest year and that time is the only ingredient left.
Speaking to TV Insider, MJF was asked about AEW drawing interest from disenchanted WWE fans.
“Yeah, a lot of people who work there aren’t particularly happy. People are taking pay cuts. The show right now, to each their own, but to a lot of people right now, pretty disenchanted with the product. I think they have an insane amount of talent there. They have a proven track record of doing incredible business, but I think people are so ready for an alternative. I can’t think of a better alternative than All Elite Wrestling, probably in the history of any sport.”
He pointed to Darby Allin’s workload as evidence of AEW’s current quality edge.
“The year 2026, every Dynamite has been incredible, Collision has been incredible, pay-per-view. You have the hottest professional wrestler on top — me. I’ll give Darby Allin his credit, even though I hate his stupid face. He is putting on easily the best matches, but also doing it twice a week on all our major flagship shows. He is putting on better matches than any other place you watch professional wrestling.”
On what takes AEW to the next level, MJF pointed to growth already happening.
“Year over year in most markets we’ve sold more tickets. This year we’ve done more pay-per-view buys. We’re hot right now. When I hear people ask how we can get bigger, the answer is time baby.”
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