MJF has revealed his new AEW contract significantly exceeds $15 million in total value. The former AEW World Champion addressed financial details during a recent appearance on the SI Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina.
While denying reports of earning $15 million annually, MJF confirmed the substantial nature of his deal. “What I will tell you is the amount of money that I get by the time it is over far surpasses $15 million. I am making top guy money, whether it be an All Elite Wrestling contract or a WWE contract,” he stated.
The 28-year-old emphasized his unique position in the industry compared to other leading performers. “I am 28 years old. Every single top act in professional wrestling besides me is either in their late 30s, late 40s, or early 50s,” MJF explained.
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He framed his contract negotiations as a personal victory rather than a win for either promotion. “Look, the reason I was paid top dollar is because I’m a generational talent. I won the bidding war. WWE didn’t win the bidding war. All Elite Wrestling didn’t win the bidding war. I won the bidding war because I am making an absurd amount of money.”
The outspoken star also addressed fan speculation about his potential future outside AEW. He projected confidence about his market value when his current deal eventually expires.
“By the time the contract is up, I will still be absurdly young, and then I will be able once again to make an absurd amount of money in the next bidding war. And you know who’s going to win again? Me,” MJF declared.
With MJF now established as one of wrestling’s highest-paid performers, his eventual free agency will likely trigger significant industry interest given his combination of youth and drawing power.
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