Tommy Dreamer Says MJF Would Have Been A Flop In The ’19s

The MJF is a unique type of pro wrestler, and that’s even an understatement.

He rarely breaks personality, even choosing to show his middle finger to children whenever possible.

It might be calmer now that he’s a babyface, but MJF is still a pretty interesting character.

On a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, Tommy Dreamer explained why he thought MJF might not have thrived in WWE in the 1980s or 1990s.

Dreamer said MJF’s show of his weakness on television would not have been in his favor at that time.

Tommy Dreamer admits that MJF’s unique style suits AEW well, where he’s become known for iconic moves like the Kangaroo Kick and the twin clothesline.

With that said, the violent innovator doesn’t think MJF can handle the old WWE life.

“MJF — I don’t think he could have handled being in the WWE now. He talks about the issues that he has, mentally … that,

back then, would have eaten him up. It’s the perfect storm for him where he’s at [in AEW]. But again, MJF is a total [example of] not where the rules apply, but to get to where they went, yes.

If the end result is heat, there’s ways to go about it — if you wanna have that nice little dip, awesome.

You did it, you accomplished it, but you don’t need it that way, because, later on when you’re trying to get over the nut shot … [it may backfire].

He’s one of those guys who is against the rules, but when you do that, it’s easier for you [to thrive in a place like AEW].“

The culture was particularly harsh, with stories of difficult journeys, fraternal bonds, and down-to-earth jokes commonplace.

Behind the scenes, however, the company is also known for its challenges, including limited job security, fierce competition, and constant pressure to maintain the illusion of invincibility in the public eye.

Overall, the behind-the-scenes momentum of pro wrestling reflects a unique blend of tradition, toughness and a shared dedication to entertaining fans while keeping the insider workings a secret of the enterprise.

Apparently, Tommy Dreamer thought that back then MJF couldn’t fit into that.