MJF’s Only Friend in AEW Was Once Brutally Chopped by 30 Grown Men Until His Chest Turned Purple – “Had to Hide That From My Parents”

Aug 28, 2023 | 3:30 PM EDT

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In the world of pro wrestling, the journey from rookie to renowned star often presents its share of suffering and hardships. On a recent episode of First We Feast, the spotlight turned to The Panama City Playboy, Adam Cole, and MJF. Both these friends had to play a game of Truth or Dab. When asked about his initial days in pro wrestling, Cole revealed the spine-chilling initiation he once took part in.

Adam Cole’s gruesome initiation

For the first question of the game, the host (Sean Evans) asked Cole to respond first. The interviewer asked Cole to shed some light on the most intense wrestling initiation he took part in. Cole’s reply made MJF and Evans raise their eyebrows. He reflected upon how he used to go to a wrestling company in South Philadelphia, which gained fame for its violent methods. “It was known notoriously as being this ultraviolent promotion so I’m talking fire thumbtacks light tubes”.

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He continued “My first day at wrestling school I was still a senior in high school by the way I was duct taped to a turnbuckle with my shirt off and about thirty grown men chopped me not only until my chest bled but until it turned purple uh so that was quite the initiation”. However, as in the case of teenagers, his biggest concern was to hide this from his parents. “The next day was Thanksgiving so I had to hide that from my parents to let them know yeah yeah wrestling went great”.

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The tendency of the AEW star to give more than what is warranted forged his career. He held the honor of being the longest NXT champion title for almost 396 days. He also happens to hold the honor of being a three-time Ring of Honor Champion.

He was last seen at the AEW All-In, where he performed with his buddy MJF which is the current talk of town.

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Adam Cole etched his name in wrestling folklore at AEW All In

Adam Cole delivered his most impressive performance in AEW so far, reminding fans of his legendary days in NXT. Several fans believed the main event surpassed everything he’s done before. In the climax, Cole seemed defeated, portraying MJF’s expected betrayal convincingly, but then the champion surprised everyone by casually wrapping a chair around his own neck, just like Cole had earlier. Although MJF won the title, Cole got the plaudits from fans for his performance.

This crucial moment cements the match as an instant classic and a clear representation of fans’ hopes for AEW. With MJF leading the way and Cole right behind him, the company has found an exciting main event formula that consistently offers must-see entertainment every week.

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With this revelation made by Cole about his initial career, we can grasp that becoming a pro wrestling star is difficult. Nevertheless, experiences forge a man and this incident arguably shaped his mentality and career. What do you make of the shocking revelation involving Cole? Let us know in the comments section below.