MJF Accuses WWE Of Using AEW TV Deal Rumors To Deflect Criticism From Their Own Product

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MJF accused WWE and TKO of strategically spreading negative rumors about AEW's television deal negotiations to deflect criticism from their own product. Speaking with Sports Illustrated, MJF claimed that WWE executives are fueling online speculation about AEW's media rights future as a business tactic, stating "Let me get people talking negatively about AEW so they stop talking negatively about my promotion." MJF also argued that AEW remains in a strong position with Warner Bros. Discovery executives and that professional wrestling's status as live sports programming makes it valuable to cable networks.