MJF criticizes NJPW amid G1 Climax hype on social media
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) of AEW has expressed his disdain for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) during the ongoing G1 Climax tournament. Following the final, which featured Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura, MJF took to social media to disparage NJPW and its talent, specifically targeting current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji. He claimed that NJPW is avoiding booking him because they fear his star power could overshadow their talent. MJF further mocked Oiwa's finisher and alleged he is the superior wrestler. This tirade underscores MJF's ongoing criticisms of NJPW as he dismisses their wrestlers and style.
- •MJF criticizes NJPW during the G1 Climax tournament
- •Targets IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in social media posts
- •Claims NJPW avoids booking him to protect their image
- •Mocks Ryohei Oiwa's finisher after G1 Climax final
- •Continues to assert he is the best wrestler in the world
- 3:04 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's MJF Unleashes Social Media Tirade Against NJPW
"While the wrestling world has been buzzing over NJPW's G1 Climax tournament, AEW star MJF has made his feelings known about the company.
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