MJF came into Busted Open Radio fired up, and when the conversation turned to match ratings, he made it very clear where he stands. With his AEW Dynasty match against Kenny Omega getting closer, MJF used the moment to explain that praise from critics means nothing to him compared to winning inside the ring.
While talking about wrestlers chasing star ratings, MJF dismissed the entire idea that match scores define success. He specifically referenced Dave Meltzer and the Tokyo Dome while explaining why he doesn’t measure himself that way.
“I don’t give a [ __ ] about getting five, six, seven stars if I’m in the Tokyo Dome from Dave Meltzer.”
He continued by explaining that his mindset has always been about results. According to MJF, the only thing that matters when the match is over is whether your hand is raised.
“I don’t give a [ __ ] about people saying I’m the best bout machine. You know what I care about? I care about winning. And nobody does it better than me. Every single time my back is against the wall, I win.”
MJF also pointed to his own career accomplishments while defending his stance. He listed several matches he believes rank among the best in wrestling history and argued that his resume already proves his place among the top names in the sport.
“Am I a slouch inside the ring? Mind you, you’re talking to a guy that had the greatest dog collar match of all time, greatest Iron Man match of all time, greatest Texas Death match of all time. I had some of the greatest matches in the history of the sport and I just turned 30. I’ve had a Hall of Fame career in record time.”
His comments also tied directly into his ongoing rivalry with Kenny Omega, a wrestler long associated with critically praised matches and high star ratings. MJF framed the difference between them as simple—he’s focused on winning, not impressing critics.
“I’m the best professional wrestler in the world. That is a fact.”
With AEW Dynasty right around the corner, MJF’s words added more fuel to the buildup around his match with Omega. Whether fans agree with him or not, he made it clear that star ratings and outside praise won’t change how he approaches his career.
Do you agree with MJF that star ratings don’t matter as long as you win, or do you think match quality and critical praise still play a big role in how wrestlers are remembered? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation.
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