MJF Balances Hollywood Success With AEW Hiatus Amid Busy Filming Schedule – Former AEW World Champion MJF is continuing to make waves beyond professional wrestling. The “Salt of the Earth” has been keeping a low profile on AEW television in recent months, focusing instead on a growing number of acting roles that have kept him busy in Hollywood.
Earlier this year, reports confirmed that Maxwell Jacob Friedman had landed a role in Violent Night 2, following his appearances in Happy Gilmore 2 and the highly acclaimed wrestling biopic The Iron Claw. Those close to the situation describe MJF’s filming schedule as “grueling,” with the AEW star frequently flying between television tapings and Winnipeg, where Violent Night 2 has been in production.
Since AEW All Out, MJF has been noticeably absent from company programming, leading fans to speculate about his return. According to one source, production on Violent Night 2 is nearing completion, but no firm timeline has been set for when he’ll reappear in AEW. Insiders note that MJF has “caught the acting bug” and has spoken enthusiastically about his experience working in film, suggesting that his Hollywood pursuits may continue alongside his wrestling career.
Despite his current hiatus, there are positive signs for AEW fans hoping to see him back soon. Reports indicate that MJF’s schedule is expected to ease up once filming wraps, potentially paving the way for his return to AEW television in the near future.
MJF remains one of AEW’s biggest crossover stars, and his growing success in Hollywood only adds to his reputation as one of the most versatile and charismatic performers in professional wrestling today.
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