MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) is a pro wrestling talent in AEW. So he knows what kind of risks his job carries every single day. Therefore, he decided to be vocal about it and address the situation via his social media platform.
Pro wrestling is a tough sport. It takes years for a star to learn the perfect execution of maneuvers and deliver impeccable timing inside the squared circle. Still, sometimes, a slight error might lead to a devastating accident. And many fans and wrestlers often forget this aspect of the sport. The AEW star commented on the risks that pro-wrestlers have to deal with in their line of work.
AEW star MJF speaks about the perils of pro wrestling
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There have been many incidents that had led to the passing away of pro wrestlers inside the ring. Even while performing even the simplest-looking moves. For instance, the mystery of Owen’s Hart death must be one of the darkest days in the history of pro wrestling.
Keeping such instances in mind, MJF, via his official Twitter handle, shared a tweet about the risks that are involved while performing inside the ropes. He deleted the tweet shortly after posting it on Twitter. But a screenshot of his now-deleted tweet is making rounds all over the social media platforms.
Friedman starts by mentioning that fans’ desire to see more from the pro wrestlers pushes them to deliver more inside the ring. Pro wrestlers are highly passionate about their job. So, in order to leave an impression in their fans’ minds, they often indulge in ‘high-risk maneuvers’ that can lead to deadly consequences.
He asks his fellow wrestlers to realize that fans who sit in the audience or watch them perform through a TV screen don’t realize the impact of even a simple maneuver, let alone a high-risk one. A line in his tweet read, “Wrestlers, the fans don’t understand that at any given point we can be paralyzed from the neck down. Or even die from a maneuver as simple as a body slam.”
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He adds fans will always demand more from their stars. But it is a pro wrestler’s job to protect himself while performing inside the squared circle. So he asks the wrestlers to not act “stupid” for the sake of audience entertainment. Because a silly mistake can cost them their precious life.
He advises the pro wrestling stars to act wise while performing and keep themselves safe during their matches. “Go in that ring with the intention of winning the match. And leaving the ring the same way you entered it. Get the winner’s purse and get out,” he said.
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In addition, he also addresses the fans in his tweet. He tells them that every single move performed inside the squared circle hurt. What do you think of MJF’s deleted tweet? Share your thoughts with us.