Regardless of his on-screen persona, MJF actually is salt of the earth based on one WWE Corridor of Famer.

Present AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has earned himself a fame as one of many high heels in wrestling at present. By no means one to draw back from controversy, the star drew criticism for throwing an alcoholic beverage at a toddler at Revolution, an incident that earned him a “critical dialog” with Tony Khan.

Nevertheless, based on WWE Corridor of Famer DDP, the younger star isn’t as evil in actual life as he lets on. Talking in a current interview with Chris Van Vliet, Diamond Dallas Web page opened up about his opinion on Friedman, calling him “the nicest man.”

“Properly, you recognize, it’s so arduous if you’re making an attempt to come back up and also you’re making an attempt to get observed. I imply, wrestling is the world of take a look at me, let me push your buttons. , like, I’m personally no MJF. However he will probably be pissed off at me for saying this. However he’s the nicest. He’s the nicest man. He actually is, to me. However to everyone out within the open, he’s an asshole. And it’s not him being an asshole, it’s him residing the gimmick. He may flip babyface instantly and he can be over even greater, I believe. However as a heel, oh my god.”

“I May Speak About MJF For Hours” – WWE Corridor Of Famer DDP

Persevering with, Diamond Dallas Web page advised a hilarious story of MJF residing as much as his heel persona throughout an interplay with a comic on the Jericho Cruise.

“One in all my favorite MJF tales. This was on the Jericho Cruise, which is wonderful. In case you haven’t accomplished it, and also you’re desirous about doing the Jericho Cruise, do it. I did a few them. And I like Chris Jericho. There’s one other goat, I imply, capital GOAT I imply like huge time, however one of many comedians was up on stage. And it’s a packed home, you recognize, that exact night time. And I can’t keep in mind his title. However he stated, you recognize, it’s a must to actually admire MJF’s dedication to being the character. He’s by no means out of character. My buddy and I, we like to hearken to him.

“[The comedian said] So we’re ready in line [for autographs]. He’s charging greater than anybody. I don’t know if it’s a specific second. However I keep in mind, there was a degree of charging for autographs, and MJF when he was no one put himself at like $150. They usually paid it! [MJF said] I don’t give a f*ck when you come right here and wish my autograph or not. I’m higher than you and you recognize it. I imply, that was one of many nice, that’s an important tagline. And I put the child over as a result of I like him.

“However he says it’s a must to admire MJF’s dedication to being MJF. My buddy and I lastly stand up to the entrance. And we are saying, bro, we love your sh*t. Now my buddy’s consuming a espresso on the time. MJF grabbed his cup, took it, spit in it, gave it again to my buddy and stated so what the f*ck do two need? I imply what a roar., you recognize, however that’s him, he’s dedicated to the character. So oh my God. I may discuss MJF for hours.”

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