Maxwell Tyler Friedman (born March 15, 1996), better known by the ring name Maxwell Jacob Friedman and the shortened epithet MJF, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Samoa Joe has recalled the backstage origins of his spot with MJF on NXT Brooklyn II, which has been referenced in their AEW feud. At the 2016 event, Joe was led to the ring by several security guards, who were actually wrestlers working as extras.

Sep 9, 2020 · Who was the man Samoa Joe shoved at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II? The world may never know. MJF had a chance to become AEW Champion at All Out, but was defeated by Jon Moxley.

3 days ago · Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of WWE NXT Roadblock on March 11. This may not have been a pay-per-view special, but WWE packed the card with big matches to make the episode feel as big ...

Aug 13, 2020 · A few years ago, MJF played a security guard in NXT. His job was to walk then NXT Champion Samoa Joe to the ring. MJF tried to step ahead of Joe, and The Samoan Submission Machine put up an...

Oct 21, 2022 · AEW's MJF once made a cameo appearance on WWE television, when he played the role of a security guard during Samoa Joe's entrance at NXT TakeOver Brooklyn.

Sep 4, 2023 · MJF and Samoa Joe recreated their infamous backstage NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II spot last night at AEW All Out, but the AEW World Champion has warned the veteran that things are no longer the...

Sep 6, 2023 · AEW World Champion MJF will look to call out Samoa Joe on this week’s AEW Dynamite f ollowing their encounter at the All Out pay-per-view this past Sunday. The story between the two actually goes...

An update on MJF returning to AEW, the first NXT call-up of the Triple era, some news on the release date for WWE 2K23, and more.

Sep 3, 2023 · Samoa Joe and MJF had a surprise interaction during AEW’s All Out on Sunday night, resulting in a pull-apart brawl that further injured the AEW World Champion’s neck. Max and Adam Cole kicked off...