5 Current AEW stars who rejected WWE contracts

#4 MJF opens up on why going to AEW was the right decision on his part

MJF

One look at AEW star MJF is enough for a fan to realize that the guy isn't a regular bloke, and has a bright future ahead of him. WWE legend Jim Cornette, who usually has nothing but criticism for AEW, has praised MJF on several occasions. He is currently one of the biggest heels in the business. Last year, MJF opened up on his decision to sign a deal with AEW, instead of WWE. He believed that WWE would try to change his character and the way he handles himself, and decided to head over to AEW.

"Deep down, I wanted to be part of something new and something fresh and something where I'd be able to control everything going on with me, because I knew if I went to the other place, and this isn't me shi--ing on the other place, it's just a fact, they would try to change me, and there is nothing to change."

MJF is doing quite well in AEW

MJF's first major feud in AEW was with his ex-mentor Cody Rhodes, which ended with MJF picking up a big win over the AEW EVP. He possesses excellent mic skills, and is fully capable of producing a great pro wrestling outing. At just 24-years-old, MJF has a long road ahead of him, and is certainly going to be a multiple-time AEW World Champion in a few years' time.