MJF, the current AEW World Champion, recently declared Kyle Fletcher as the best Australian wrestler active today. Speaking ahead of his title defense at the 2026 Grand Slam Australia, MJF emphasized Fletcher’s standing within the wrestling scene, highlighting his prominence amid intense competition. This comes at a time when Australian wrestler Rhea Ripley continues to impress in WWE, holding multiple world championships and earning acclaim herself.
MJF Endorses Kyle Fletcher as Australia’s Top Wrestling Talent
In a recent interview with Jon-Bernard Kairouz, MJF was asked to name the best Australian wrestler currently performing. He chose Kyle Fletcher, who holds the AEW TNT Championship, recognizing him as the leading talent from Australia. Despite this praise, MJF added a competitive edge by stating that Fletcher still wasn’t at his level and jokingly warned him of a “s*anking” if they ever crossed paths in the ring again.
Kyle Fletcher is set to defend his TNT Title against Mark Briscoe at the 2026 Grand Slam Australia event. Fans are hopeful that Fletcher will maintain his reign, affirming his status as one of AEW’s top competitors from down under.
MJF Claims Superiority Over AEW Star Kenny Omega
While Kenny Omega is widely regarded as a legend within All Elite Wrestling and the professional wrestling world, MJF displayed confidence in recent remarks, asserting that he believes himself to be better than Omega. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, MJF acknowledged Omega’s accomplishments but distinguished himself as a singular presence in the industry.
“The question you just asked me is outside of the wrestling bubble. Kenny Omega has done some awesome voiceover work. He’s been involved in some massive video games, but he’s not MJF, and by the way, that’s no shade,” he said. – MJF, AEW World Champion
This growing rivalry sets the stage for a potential clash between MJF and Omega for the AEW World Title later in the year, a matchup that fans are eagerly anticipating as it promises to be a defining moment in AEW’s ongoing narrative.
The Rising Influence of Australian Wrestlers in AEW and WWE
The discussion around who the best Australian wrestler currently is reflects the increasing impact of Australian talent in global wrestling promotions like AEW and WWE. Rhea Ripley’s success in WWE marks her as a major figure, while in AEW, Kyle Fletcher’s prominence is gaining rapid traction. MJF’s recognition of Fletcher as the top Australian wrestler underscores AEW’s commitment to highlighting international stars as the company expands its global reach.
As the 2026 Grand Slam Australia approaches, both Fletcher’s and MJF’s performances will be critical in shaping the Australian wrestling narrative and determining future championship trajectories within AEW. The heightened competition among Australian wrestlers signifies a promising future for fans who follow the sport closely on both sides of the Pacific.
MJF named Kyle Fletcher as the best australian wrestler in the world.
"I think Kyle is a tremendous professional wrestler." – @The_MJF
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