The Salt of the Earth MJF has risen to the top of the All-Elite Mountain. Moreover, he became prominent for his excellent heel work and vocal nature. Most recently, He took shots at UFC Fighter Paddy Pimblett and now the Devil has threatened to show up at an event for a supposed confrontation.
MJF became one of the top superstars of Tony Khan’s promotion, despite his creative differences that were evident in his famous worked shoot promo. Nevertheless, the Salt of the Earth will be part of AEW until his contract come to an end in 2024.
The Devil was involved in a heated verbal exchange with UFC Fighter Paddy Pimblett on social media recently. MJF claimed that the ‘dollar store Conor McGregor’ would not last two seconds inside the squared circle with him.
MJF has now stated that he might just drop by UFC 282 where Pimblett is set to fight Jared Gordon inside the Octagon. Furthermore, his comments suggested that the match could happen when AEW makes its debut in London in 2023. He brought this up while chatting with ESPN.
“I can assure you when we come to London in 2023, if Paddy shows his face, he’s going to find out that a Scouser is no match for a Long Islander,” Friedman said. “Because I’m better than him and he knows it.”
MJF reached the pinnacle of AEW when he defeated Jon Moxley at AEW Full Gear this past weekend. With this win, the Salt of the Earth captured his very first World championship in All Elite Wrestling. Only time will tell if he steps in an Octagon as well.
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