Recently, MJF revealed his admiration for John Cena, whose character inspired him during his early days in wrestling. MJF shared that Cena was a significant figure for him, even having his poster on the wall.
In a conversation with “Cultaholic,” MJF reminisced about Cena’s wrestling persona, especially during the era when Cena transitioned from a rapper to a more wholesome character. MJF jokingly mentioned that he preferred the rapping Cena over the nicer version.
Furthermore, MJF mentioned several other wrestling legends who influenced him, including Ric Flair, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Arn Anderson, and the late Kevin Sullivan.
Looking ahead, the AEW American Champion is set to defend his title against Will Ospreay at All In on August 25 in the United Kingdom.
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