JBL Defends MJF’s Heel Tactics After WWE Belt Incident at Meet & Greet

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer JBL strongly defended AEW star MJF’s recent controversial actions at a meet and greet, where the former AEW World Champion threw a fan’s replica WWE Championship belt to the ground.

Why It Matters

The incident highlights the ongoing debate in professional wrestling about maintaining kayfabe in the modern era, especially during fan interactions. MJF’s commitment to his heel character, even at meet and greets, represents a dying art in an industry where character authenticity is increasingly rare.

By the Numbers

• MJF held the AEW World Championship for 406 days
• The incident occurred during a scheduled meet and greet appearance
• Video of the moment went viral across wrestling social media

What They’re Saying

JBL on “Something to Wrestle”:
• “I have zero issue with it, zero”
• “These snowflakes that want to b***h about that, grow up”
• “You guys want these guys to be heels, and then when they are heels, you b***h about it”

The Big Picture

JBL believes MJF’s actions were justified because:
• The audience consisted of hardcore wrestling fans
• It helps maintain the integrity of MJF’s heel character
• It continues the traditional aspect of heel wrestling performers
• It demonstrates commitment to authentic character portrayal

The Bottom Line

The incident has sparked discussion about the role of heel wrestlers in modern fan interactions, with JBL’s endorsement lending legitimacy to MJF’s approach to character work.

What do you think about heel wrestlers staying in character during fan meet and greets? Is it good for the business or potentially harmful to fan relationships? Share your thoughts in the comments below.