History Wrestling / MJF

* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies in AEW; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he sided with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus was that [[PragmaticVillainy he just saw more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal was simply a matter of time. During Cody's "if I lose then I never get another shot" title match at ''Full Gear'', MJF [[spoiler:threw in the towel -- ostensibly to save Cody from a submission hold, but then [[GroinAttack low blowed]] him afterward. Needless to say, MJF's later claims that he turned on Cody because Cody only looked after himself rang hollow.]] Became {{hilarious in hindsight}} in November 2020 when MJF joined the Inner Circle.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck, and went on to work for Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] from 2017 to 2020, he was a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday) and formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). He's also known for his runs in [=WrestleCircus=] and AAW Wrestling. He's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling, where he was the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family until he made a hard FaceHeelTurn.

* PowerStable: In MLW, he formed the "Dynasty" with Alexander Hammerstone, Richard Holliday and Aria Blake.
* PreppyName: "Maxwell Jacob Friedman" has to be in the running for most convoluted name in pro wrestling, but for a guy as snobby as MJF, it fits like a glove. (Bonus point, only the "Jacob" part is fake; his real first and last name is Maxwell Friedman, confirmed by his appearance on ''The Rosie O'Donnell Show'' as a child, and his middle name starts with a T.)
** During the time he auditioned the gimmick on WWE Tough Enough, he used the surname "Feinstein" instead of Friedman, sounding even more convoluted.
* ScarfOfAsskicking: Is never without his fancy scarf. His merch for [=AEW=] is also a scarf that says "I can afford a real scarf".

** In some of his promos on ''Dynamite'', he channels Wrestling/JimCornette, one of AEW's most vocal and controversial detractors, almost quoting some of his criticisms of Wrestling/JonMoxley and Wrestling/TheElite verbatim. It's a pretty good way to get heat given AEW's [[{{Smark}} Smarkalicious]] and protective audience.

* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies in AEW; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he's siding with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus is that [[PragmaticVillainy he just sees more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal is simply a matter of time. During Cody's "if I lose then I never get another shot" title match at ''Full Gear'', MJF [[spoiler:threw in the towel -- ostensibly to save Cody from a submission hold, but then [[GroinAttack low blowed]] him afterward. Needless to say, MJF's later claims that he turned on Cody because Cody only looked after himself rang hollow.]]
* UpperClassTwit: He's very rich, and very much an idiot. Granted, most of the time it's just him being a {{Jerkass}}, but sometimes he legitimately gets himself in situations way above his head.

* ScarfOfAssKicking: Is never without his fancy scarf. His merch for [=AEW=] is also a scarf that says "I can afford a real scarf".

* PreppyName: "Maxwell Jacob Friedman" has to be in the running for most convoluted name in pro wrestling, but for a guy as snobby as MJF, it fits like a glove. (Bonus point, only the "Jacob" part is fake; his real first and last name is Maxwell Friedman, confirmed by his appearance on Creator/RosieODonnell's show as a child, and his middle name starts with a T.)

* PoisonousFriend: Trying his damn best to be in the Nightmare Family's good graces, even though in reality he couldn't tolerate anyone else on the AEW roster.

* PreppyName: "Maxwell Jacob Friedman" has to be in the running for most convoluted name in pro wrestling, but for a guy as snobby as MJF, it fits like a glove.

* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies in AEW; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he's siding with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus is that [[PragmaticVillainy he just sees more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal is simply a matter of time. During Cody's "if I lose then I never get another shot" title match at ''Full Gear'', MJF [[spoiler:threw in the towel-- ostensibly to save Cody from a submission hold, but then [[GroinAttack low blowed]] him afterward. Needless to say, MJF's later claims that he turned on Cody because Cody only looked after himself rang hollow.]]

** In some of his promos on ''Dynamite'', he channels Wrestling/JimCornette, one of AEW's most vocal and controversial detractors, almost quoting some of his criticisms of Wrestling/JonMoxley and Wrestling/TheElite verbatim. It's a pretty good way to get heat given AEW's [[{{Smark}} Smarkalicious]] audience.

* ShoutOut: In some of his recent promos on ''Dynamite'', he’s essentially channelling Wrestling/JimCornette, one of AEW’s most vocal and controversial detractors, almost quoting some of his criticisms of Wrestling/JonMoxley and Wrestling/TheElite verbatim. It’s a pretty good way to get heat given AEW’s [[{{Smark}} Smarkalicious]] audience.

* CardCarryingVillain: Openly declares himself the 'Salt of the Earth'.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling. In addition, he's known for his runs in [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] from 2017 to 2020, where he was a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday), Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family until he made a hard FaceHeelTurn.

* AlternateCompanyEquivalent: Can sometimes be viewed as one pertaining to Wrestling/EC3 during his Impact run.
* TheBully: Puts down various personnel in the AEW roster namely Brandon Cutler, Wrestling/TonySchiavone, Conrad Thompson etc.

* PoisonousFriend: Trying his damn best to be in the Nightmare Family's good graces even though in reality he couldn't tolerate anyone else in the AEW roster.

** He [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD2hUmZl3jQ threw out a challenge]] to anyone in the locker room at Beyond Wrestling's ''Heavy Lies the Crown.'' Wrestling/KrisStatlander answered. He initially dismissed her, saying in regards of her gimmick of being a HumanAlien, "Aliens aren't real, and neither are women who can beat MJF." He finally accepted the match, which Kris won.
* PopCulturalOsmosisFailure: Wrestling/ChrisJericho's attempt to insult him by saying that [[WhileYouWereInDiapers when MJF wasn't even born, Jericho was already wrestling]] [[Characters/WCWInvasion Juventud Guerrera]] in WCW didn't work as intended.

* PowerStable: In MLW, He formed the "Dynasty" with Alexander Hammerstone, Richard Holliday and Aria Blake.
* PreppyName: "Maxwell Jacob Friedman" has to be on the running for most convoluted name in pro wrestling, but for a guy as snobby as MJF, it fits like a glove.

* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies in AEW; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he's siding with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus is that [[PragmaticVillainy he just sees more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal is simply a matter of time. During Cody's "if I lose then I never get another shot" title match at ''Full Gear'', MJF [[spoiler:threw in the towel -- ostensibly to save Cody from a submission hold, but then [[GroinAttack low blowed]] him afterward. Needless to say, MJF's later claims that he turned on Cody because Cody only looked after himself rang hollow.]]
* UpperClassTwit: He's very rich, and very much an idiot. Granted, most of the time is him being a {{Jerkass}}, but sometimes he legitimately gets himself in situations way above his head.

* {{Kayfabe}}: Even though kayfabe has long been dead and buried six feet under, you ''won't'' get MJF to break character. ''Bleacher Report'' writer Jonathan Snowden tried in [[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2873989-aew-exclusive-is-wrestlings-hottest-heel-mjf-the-real-victim-in-cody-feud this January 2020 piece]]. For example, in a previous interview, MJF listed Tully Blanchard as one of his favorite wrestlers to study, and Snowden asked MJF what it was like to personally learn from Blanchard, now an AEW producer. However, since Blanchard is the on-screen manager of MJF rival Shawn Spears, MJF had this to say:
-->It's just such a shame that he's hanging out with such a complete loser like Shawn Spears. . . . I mean look, I would love to walk up to Tully and pick his brain, but there's just no shot because Shawn's going to be nearby.

-->'''MJF:''' Where'd you get this water from, Walter?! ''Mexico?!''

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling. In addition, he's known for his runs in [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] from 2017 to 2020, where he was a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday), Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family [[spoiler:until he made a hard FaceHeelTurn]].

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling. In addition, he's known for his runs in [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] from 2017 to 2020, where he was a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday), Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family [[spoilers: until he made a hard FaceHeelTurn]].

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling. In addition, he's known for his runs in [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] from 2017 to 2020, where he was a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday), Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family.

--->'''MJF:''' Where'd you get this water from, Walter?! ''Mexico?!''

** During an appearance in ''WebVideo/BeingTheElite'', he appears training alongside his butler Walter. When Walter gives him some water, MJF spits it back, clearly displeased with its quality, asking:

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling and [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] until his departure in 2020, with the latter being a one-time World Tag Team Champion (with Richard Holliday). In addition, he's known for his run in Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family.

* NeverLiveItDown: Once made an appearance as a guest on the Rosie O'Donnell show as a child to which he sang "You are my sunshine" to her. Fast forward years later, let's just say he isn't too fond of the experience.

* PowerStable: In ''MLW'', He formed the "Dynasty" with Alexander Hammerstone, Richard Holliday and Aria Blake.
* PreppyName
* ScarfOfAssKicking: Is never without his fancy scarf. His merch for [=AEW=] is also a scarf that says ''I can afford a real scarf''.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling and [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]], in the latter being currently 1/2 of the World Tag Team Champions (with Richard Holliday). In addition, he's known for his run in Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (with Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes and his Nightmare Family.

* PowerStable: In ''MLW'', He formed the "Dinasty" with Alexander Hammerstone, Richard Holliday and Aria Blake.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling and [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]], where he is currently 1/2 of the World Tag Team Champions (w/Richard Holliday). In addition, he's known for his run in Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and went on to work for CZW, capturing the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (w/ Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes & his Nightmare Family.

* {{Catchphrase}}:
** "I am better than you, and you know it!"

* PopCulturalOsmosisFailure: "Who the hell is [[Characters/WCWInvasion Juvi]]?" [[note]] "Google it!"- Wrestling/ChrisJericho[[/note]]

* ScarfOfAsskicking: Is never without his fancy scarf. His Merch for [=AEW=] is also a scarf that says ''I can afford a real scarf''.
* SlobsVersusSnobs: The theme of the Dynasty vs Hart Foundation feud. Teddy Hart took the Middleweight title formerly belonging to UpperClassTwit Maxwell J. Friedman, MJF brought his friend Richard Holliday back to assault Hart, one tag team match later and Alex Hammerstone would make the feud 3v3.
* TemptingFate: MJF drew #1 for the 2019 Battle Riot. Prior to the match starting, he cut a promo about how he was better than everyone and called himself "The Ultimate Fighter". Then the second entrant was introduced: [[Wrestling/DanSevern Dan "The Beast" Severn!]] Cue MJF [[OhCrap looking ready to shit his tights.]]
* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he's siding with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle for now, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus is that [[PragmaticVillainy he just sees more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal is simply a matter of time. During Cody's "if I lose then I never get another shot" title match at Full Gear, MJF [[spoiler:threw in the towel-- ostensibly to save Cody from a submission hold, but then [[GroinAttack low blowed]] him afterward.]]

* {{Expy}}: Can sometimes be seen as again Wrestling/EC3, a younger Wrestling/TedDiBiase

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (born on March 15, 1996) is an American professional wrestler who's currently signed with Wrestling/AllEliteWrestling and [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]], where he is currently 1/2 of the World Tag Team Champions (w/Richard Holliday). In addition, he's known for his run in Wrestling/CombatZoneWrestling, [=WrestleCircus=], and AAW Wrestling. He was trained at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy by Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) and Pat Buck and would go on to work for CZW to which he captured the CZW Wired and CZW World Championships in his tenure there. In addition to that, he works for MLW during which he formed his own stable dubbed the Dynasty (w/ Richard Holliday, Hammerstone, and Aria Blake). Later on, he signed with All Elite Wrestling where he's the 'best friend' of Cody Rhodes & his Nightmare Family.

* PopCulturalOsmosisFailure: "Who the hell is [[Characters/WCWInvasion Juvi]]?" [[note]] "Google It!"- Wrestling/ChrisJericho[[/note]]

* CardCarryingVillain: Openly declares himself the 'Salt of the Earth'

* TokenEvilTeammate: Among The Elite and the rest of Cody's circle of friends and allies; he's unambiguously a {{Heel}}, being a complete and utter {{Jerkass}}, but he's siding with Cody in his feud with The Inner Circle for now, even when presented with what seem like golden opportunities to betray him. The general consensus is that [[PragmaticVillainy he just sees more benefit in remaining aligned with Cody for the time being]] and his eventual betrayal is simply a matter of time.

* TemptingFate: MJF drew #1 for the 2019 Battle Riot. Prior to the match starting, he cut a promo about how he was better than everyone and called himself "The Ultimate Fighter". Then the second entrant was introduced: [[Wrestling/DanSevern Dan "The Beast" Severn!]] Cue MJF [[OhCrap looking ready to shit his tights.]]