Top AEW Star Discusses His Newfound Babyface Popularity

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A top AEW star has discussed his newfound babyface popularity.

After being partnered in the Blind Eliminator Tournament, fans witnessed MJF and Adam Cole slowly bond and become friends before our eyes.

Better Than You Bay Bay found success as a duo and became the hottest act in All Elite Wrestling.

In the process, Maxwell Jacob Friedman is now playing the babyface role for the first time in his career.

In a new interview with GQ, MJF discussed his newfound babyface popularity over the past few months. He said:

“Nobody wants to cheer for a dude who’s squeaky clean,”

“I think there’s a reason why Superman movies have almost never hit, bro. I love Superman, but Batman’s where it’s at because Batman’s more interesting.”

“There’s more depth there. The guy’s not perfect, and that’s something that everyone can relate to.”

MJF is scheduled to defend the AEW World Championship against “Switchblade” Jay White on Saturday, November 18 at AEW Full Gear.

Before then, both men will appear on the Title Tuesday edition of AEW Dynamite. MJF will be there live, while Jay White will face Hangman Adam Page in singles action.

For the full lineup for AEW Full Gear, click here.

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