‘I love being a Long Islander.’ AEW champ Maxwell Jacob Friedman performs in Melville

The standout wrestler known as MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) was back home on Long Island showing some love for the organization and the fans who helped him become a global star.

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He's the world champion of All Elite Wrestling and may one day soon head to the WWE.

But earlier this month, the standout wrestler known as MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) was back home on Long Island showing some love for the organization and the fans who helped him become a global star.

News 12's Rich Barrabi spoke with the champ and his trainer former WWE star Brian Meyers about MJF’s rise as a global star and his next career steps.

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‘I love being a Long Islander.’ AEW champ Maxwell Jacob Friedman performs in Melville

The standout wrestler known as MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) was back home on Long Island showing some love for the organization and the fans who helped him become a global star.

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