MJF recalls first meeting with Cody Rhodes at indie show in Canada

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

MJF recalls first meeting with Cody Rhodes at indie show in Canada
Summary

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF, shared details about his first encounter with Cody Rhodes at an indie show in Canada. In an interview on "Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon," MJF recounted how Rhodes playfully claimed he was hitting on his sister, prompting a humorous confrontation between the two. MJF explained that this led to a bonding moment, with the two developing a friendship despite their later conflicts in AEW. MJF credited Rhodes for his influence on his career, emphasizing their complicated history. The conversation highlights the personal dynamics between wrestlers within the industry, especially in the evolving of AEW.

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  • MJF met Cody Rhodes at an indie show in Canada
  • Rhodes joked about MJF hitting on his sister
  • MJF confronted Rhodes about the rumor
  • Their interaction led to a friendship
  • MJF credits Rhodes for his early career influence
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According to AEW's MJF, the first time he met Cody Rhodes, the WWE star was spreading a mischievous rumor.

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