MJF Responds to Tama Tonga’s WWE SmackDown Shirt Controversy

One big thing: AEW star MJF reacts to WWE’s Tama Tonga wearing a shirt with similar initials

AEW’s Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) responded to fans sending him photos of Tama Tonga’s new WWE SmackDown shirt, which bears a striking resemblance to MJF’s branding.

The details:

• Tama Tonga debuted on WWE SmackDown wearing a shirt with his ‘MFT’ nickname.
• The font and style closely resembled MJF’s branding in AEW.
• Fans flooded social media with comparisons between the two designs.
• MJF tweeted: “We get it. Stop sending me photos of the shirt. We get it.”

Why it matters:

This incident highlights the ongoing competition and subtle jabs between AEW and WWE, as well as the wrestling community’s keen eye for detail. It also demonstrates how easily wrestling fans can spark conversations across promotions.

What’s next:

MJF is scheduled to face CMLL’s Hechicero at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event in his hometown of Long Island.

The big picture:

As wrestling promotions continue to push boundaries and attract talent, instances like these blur the lines between companies and keep fans engaged in cross-promotional discussions.

What do you think about Tama Tonga’s new shirt and MJF’s reaction? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on this intriguing development in the wrestling world.