MJF Gives Update On His Injury Status

MJF says that he’s in a lot of pain right now amid his injury recovery, but that his knee is good enough to keep going. As noted, the AEW World Champion hyperextended his knee during his match with RUSH on AEW Dynamite earlier this month. MJF is set to compete at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door later this month, and he gave an update on his knee during an appearance on Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

The Salt of the Earth, who competed on last night’s episode of Dynamite, told Solomon that he’s in “a s**t ton” of pain but that AEW is not going to let him go out there if he’s not cleared. You can see the highlights below:

On His Current Injury Status:

“While you’re interviewing me right now, my knee is f**ked, you know what I mean? It’s swollen to s**t. I’m in a s**t ton of f**king pain. But it’s on me, because I’m the f**king top guy and people are leaning on me to make sure that we’re doing well. So I got to f**king lace my f**king boots up and get in that goddamn ring.”

On AEW’s Medical Team Clearing Him:

“And obviously, a doctor’s never going to let me go in there unless structurally I’m okay. So, don’t think I’m burying the AEW medical team. I’m in a lot of pain, there’s swelling. But structurally, I’m good.”

On Fan Perception Of Wrestling Injuries:

“The bottom line is this. I know everyone who’s listening to me on this podcast respects what I do and understands what I do. There is this new wrestling fandom of these younger kids that think this is all funsies, and they don’t understand how much we’re putting on the line physically. Every time we go through the curtain, it takes a toll. Dude, I’m 30. I’m in pain and I’m only 30; I can’t imagine what I’m going to feel like when I’m 40 or 50.

“I’m also not asking for sympathy. I’m not a bitch. I signed up for this s**t. This was my decision and my dream to chase. I just wish wrestling fans understood more that every time we go out there it’s painful. It hurts every time we take a bump, no matter what.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit Shut Up and Wrestle with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.