Tony Khan recently expressed strong admiration for the efforts MJF is making beyond wrestling, particularly highlighting his growing success in acting. Khan emphasized MJF’s dedication, noting that his ambitions extend well beyond the ring as he pursues a dual career in wrestling and film.
Speaking to Going Ringside, Khan remarked on MJF’s expanding star status in entertainment, explaining how the wrestler is gaining recognition for his recent movie role. This praise builds on Khan’s earlier acknowledgment of MJF’s intense work ethic during wrestling performances.
Notable Role in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Elevates MJF’s Profile
Khan pointed out that MJF landed a significant part in the widely viewed film ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ where he plays the main son among four rowdy boys featured prominently in the story. The movie has become one of the most watched in America this year, and Khan applauded MJF’s portrayal as the tough, hard-hitting leader of the Gilmore sons.
MJF’s a huge, huge wrestling star, now he’s becoming a star of movies,
Tony Khan, AEW Executive.
He got a great role playing Happy Gilmore’s son in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’. ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is the most watched movie in America this year. And MJF’s a big part of the movie. If you remember, his very rowdy four sons — the main lead boy is MJF. He’s the most prominent one. They’re supposed to be hard-hitting brawlers, and he’s definitely the tough guy of the four Happy Gilmore boys.
Tony Khan, AEW Executive.
MJF Balances Wrestling Commitments with Acting Projects
MJF is currently absent from AEW programming as he films a role in the upcoming movie Violent Night 2. Despite recent losses to Mistico at CMLL’s 92nd Aniversario and Mark Briscoe at AEW All Out, he remains determined to maintain a full-time presence in both wrestling and acting.
Khan shared his overall impression of MJF’s disciplined approach to his career, praising his commitment and multifaceted talents.
Everybody is very impressed with what he’s doing. He is a really hard-working guy. And I am very impressed with MJF,
Tony Khan, AEW Executive.
Talent and Character: The Complex Nature of MJF’s Wrestling Style
Khan further reflected on MJF’s wrestling ability, acknowledging that while MJF is one of the top talents when he focuses on pure wrestling, he often relies on heel tactics and shortcuts in his storylines. Khan believes these methods are unnecessary given MJF’s natural gifts and deep understanding of wrestling history and technique.
Additionally, Khan noted that MJF is equally dedicated to improving his acting skills, earning praise from AEW executives for his progress.
I think he’s an incredible wrestling talent. When he focuses on the wrestling [instead of heel tactics], I think MJF is one of the best. But he always takes shortcuts. He’s always trying to cheat his way to the top. And I don’t even think he needs to, is the truth. He’s a really gifted wrestler and a student of wrestling — a student of the history of wrestling and a student of technical wrestling. And also MJF is a student of acting now. He’s doing a great job with it. He’s filming another movie right now. And for AEW, the executives, we are proud of what MJF is doing.
Tony Khan, AEW Executive.
Future Opportunities in AEW Wrestling
Despite a setback in his recent AEW World Championship challenge against Hangman Page at Forbidden Door 2025, MJF retains control of a future title shot via the Casino Gauntlet contract he secured at All In: Texas. This contract requires a minimum of one week’s notice before MJF can officially pursue the championship again, keeping the door open for continued high-stakes competition.
MJF’s ongoing actorship and wrestling pursuits put him at a unique crossroads, indicating a high level of ambition and potential influence within both entertainment and professional wrestling circles.
