Paul Wight Thinks MJF Is a ‘Modern-Day Ric Flair’

– During a recent interview with T95 The Rock Station, AEW’s Paul Wight had high praise for AEW World Champion MJF calling him a “modern-day Ric Flair. He stated the following on MJF (via WrestlingInc.com):

“When I look at MJF, because MJF is naturally cocky, you know he’s a hard worker, he’s got that swag to him, he understands performing, he was a child star on Broadway, so he’s got some chops, got some talent, but he understands who he is, he understands what works. To me, there’s only one Ric Flair, but I look at MJF, he’s the most modern-day Ric Flair that I’ve seen. There’s heels that get heat and then there are guys like Ric Flair that you hate him, but then at the same time, you can’t wait to see what they say next … like Ric Flair, Roddy Piper.”

As noted, MJF is slated to defend his title tomorrow night on AEW Dynamite against former ROH Pure Champion Daniel Garcia. The show is being held at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. It will be broadcast live on TBS starting at 8:00 pm EST.