Between all of the highs and lows of AEW’s first PPV, Double or Nothing, it’s hard to discuss the pay-per-view without mentioning MJF.

AEW Double or Nothing is in the books. Whether it’s the debut of Jon Moxley, the AEW World Title picture, or the emotional rollercoaster that was Cody vs. Dustin, there’s a lot to talk about regarding that PPV. One wrestler who is on the tip’s of everyone’s tongues is MJF.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman had a busy night last Saturday. First, he competed in the Casino Battle Royale at “The Buy In” pre-show event. Not only did he have the second most eliminations in the match – second only to 6’5 230+ pounder, Luchasaurus – but he made it to the very end of the match. He was the last man to be eliminated from the bout before being tossed out by the winner, Adam Page.

Later in the night, MJF managed to find a way on to the main card in a segment against none other than Bret “The Hitman” Hart. During the unveiling of the new AEW World Championship alongside, Friedman came out to antagonize both Hart and Page before both men (alongside an emerging Jimmy Havoc and Jungle Boy) beat down on the former trainee to Curt Hawkins.

In being showcased in two major ways in two big segments, MJF showed everyone watching why he could very well be the MVP of AEW. He certainly turned out to be the MVP of the PPV, that’s for certain.

With just over four years of in-ring experience under his belt so far, MJF is still relatively an unknown competitor within the stratosphere of professional wrestling. However, not only has he quick become a natural at the actual “wrestling” part, but when it comes to promo and character work, the New York native offers the best in the game, especially when it comes to heel chops. In four years time, he has been showcased tremendously in independent promotions like CZW and MLW. Now, he’s already one of the standouts of the AEW roster.

MJF proved at Double or Nothing why he continues to receive such high praise at a young age. He was one of the more memorable aspects of AEW’s first ever match before holding his own against more experienced athletes and a WWE Hall of Famer later that night. The good ole boys behind the scenes of AEW were clearly keen on putting a special spotlight on MJF at their first event and he did not disappoint or crack under pressure.

If his work at Double or Nothing is anything to go by, MJF will be a special commodity under the All Elite Wrestling banner.