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	'''Maxwell T. Friedman'''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://trademarks.justia.com/882/66/better-than-88266254.html\|title=BETTER THAN YOU Trademark - Serial Number 88266254 :: Justia Trademarks\|website=trademarks.justia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://trademarks.justia.com/881/98/maxwell-jacob-88198257.html\|title=MAXWELL JACOB FRIEDMAN Trademark Application of Friedman, Maxwell - Serial Number 88198257 :: Justia Trademarks\|website=trademarks.justia.com}}</ref> (born March 15, 1996),<ref name=Cage>{{cite web \| url =https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17012\| title = Maxwell Jacob Friedman Cagematch bio \| accessdate=July 30, 2018 \| publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> is an ] ], better known by the ring name '''Maxwell Jacob Friedman''' or the shortened form '''MJF'''. He is currently signed to ] (AEW) and ] (MLW), where he is currently one-half of the ] in his first reign, while also being a former one-time and inaugural ].<ref name=MLWMc2>{{cite web \| url = https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-battle-riot-results-tom-lawlor-stands-tall-40-man-match-262686 \| title = MLW BATTLE RIOT RESULTS: TOM LAWLOR STANDS TALL IN 40-MAN MATCH \| date=July 29, 2018 \| accessdate=July 29, 2018 \| work=] \| language=English}}</ref> Friedman has also worked on the American ] appearing most notably for ], where he is a former one-time ] and a two-time ]		'''Maxwell T. Friedman'''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://trademarks.justia.com/882/66/better-than-88266254.html\|title=BETTER THAN YOU Trademark - Serial Number 88266254 :: Justia Trademarks\|website=trademarks.justia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://trademarks.justia.com/881/98/maxwell-jacob-88198257.html\|title=MAXWELL JACOB FRIEDMAN Trademark Application of Friedman, Maxwell - Serial Number 88198257 :: Justia Trademarks\|website=trademarks.justia.com}}</ref> (born March 15, 1996),<ref name=Cage>{{cite web \| url =https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17012\| title = Maxwell Jacob Friedman Cagematch bio \| accessdate=July 30, 2018 \| publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> is an ] ], better known by the ring name '''Maxwell Jacob Friedman''' or the shortened form '''MJF'''. He is currently signed to ] (AEW) and ] (MLW), where he is currently one-half of the ] in his first reign, while also being a former one-time and inaugural ].<ref name=MLWMc2>{{cite web \| url = https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-battle-riot-results-tom-lawlor-stands-tall-40-man-match-262686 \| title = MLW BATTLE RIOT RESULTS: TOM LAWLOR STANDS TALL IN 40-MAN MATCH \| date=July 29, 2018 \| accessdate=July 29, 2018 \| work=] \| language=English}}</ref> Friedman has also worked on the American ] appearing most notably for ], where he is a former one-time ] and a two-time ].
	Limitless Wrestling (Maine) World Heavyweight Champion

	==Professional wrestling career==		==Professional wrestling career==
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	===All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)===		===All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)===
	On January 7, 2019, it was announced that Friedman was signed to ] (AEW).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/all-elite-wrestling-double-or-nothing-announcement-chris-jericho-kenny-omega/\|title=AEW announced new roster members and some Double or Nothing matches.\|date=2019-02-08\|website=UPROXX\|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref> He debuted at ] as a part of the pre-show ] for an AEW World Championship opportunity. He lasted until the final two, before being eliminated by ]. Friedman went on to compete in a four-way match at ], which Page also won.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Powell\|first=Jason\|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell’s live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae\|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/\|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net\|accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref> At AEW Fight the Fallen, MJF competed on the winning side of a 6 man tag match along with Shawn Spears and Sammy Guevara against Darby Allin, Jimmy Havoc and Joey Janela, with MJF not being involved in the pinfall finish.		On January 7, 2019, it was announced that Friedman was signed to ] (AEW).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/all-elite-wrestling-double-or-nothing-announcement-chris-jericho-kenny-omega/\|title=AEW announced new roster members and some Double or Nothing matches.\|date=2019-02-08\|website=UPROXX\|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref> He debuted at ] as a part of the pre-show ] for an AEW World Championship opportunity. He lasted until the final two, before being eliminated by ]. Friedman went on to compete in a four-way match at ], which Page also won.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Powell\|first=Jason\|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell’s live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae\|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/\|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net\|accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref>

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Friedman graduated from ] in Plainview, NY in 2014. He was a member of the football team.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.hudl.com/profile/1279887/Max-Friedman\|title=Max Friedman on Hudl\|website=Hudl\|access-date=2019-05-30}}</ref> During his senior year, he was named Honorable Mention, All County, for football. He briefly attended ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.pobschools.org/cms/lib/NY01001456/Centricity/Domain/59/Athletic%20Department%20%20-%20Winter%202014%20-%20Newsletter%20-%20Updated%20March%2027%20-%20Final.pdf\|title=The Hawks Nest\|last=\|first=\|date=May 30, 2019\|website=The Hawks Nest\|archive-url=\|archive-date=June 14, 2014\|dead-url=\|access-date=}}</ref> He ~~is Jewish.~~		Friedman graduated from ] in Plainview, NY in 2014. He was a member of the football team.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.hudl.com/profile/1279887/Max-Friedman\|title=Max Friedman on Hudl\|website=Hudl\|access-date=2019-05-30}}</ref> During his senior year, he was named Honorable Mention, All County, for football. He briefly attended ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.pobschools.org/cms/lib/NY01001456/Centricity/Domain/59/Athletic%20Department%20%20-%20Winter%202014%20-%20Newsletter%20-%20Updated%20March%2027%20-%20Final.pdf\|title=The Hawks Nest\|last=\|first=\|date=May 30, 2019\|website=The Hawks Nest\|archive-url=\|archive-date=June 14, 2014\|dead-url=\|access-date=}}</ref>

	==Championships and accomplishments==		==Championships and accomplishments==

Revision as of 06:51, 16 July 2019

American professional wrestler

Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Friedman in May 2019
Birth name	Maxwell T. Friedman
Born	(1996-03-15) March 15, 1996 (age 28) New York, United States
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Maxwell Jacob Friedman MJF Maxwell Jacob Feinstein Pete Lightning
Billed height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Billed weight	216 lb (98 kg)
Trained by	Pat Buck Brian Myers
Debut	February 13, 2015

Maxwell T. Friedman (born March 15, 1996), is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Maxwell Jacob Friedman or the shortened form MJF. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he is currently one-half of the MLW World Tag Team Champions in his first reign, while also being a former one-time and inaugural MLW World Middleweight Champion. Friedman has also worked on the American independent circuit appearing most notably for Combat Zone Wrestling, where he is a former one-time CZW World Heavyweight Champion and a two-time CZW Wired Champion.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2015)

Friedman was trained by Brian Myers and Pat Buck and made his in-ring debut in their Create A Pro Wrestling Academy in Hicksville, New York during February 2015. He also wrestled for Combat Zone Wrestling and Five Borough Wrestling during his debut year and went on to appear in numerous promotions across the northeastern independent wrestling circuit.

Combat Zone Wrestling (2015–2018)

Friedman worked under the new ring name Pete Lightning in several CZW Dojo Wars events since 2015, usually in tag team matches with Hous Blazer and Penelope Ford. On the September 7, 2016 edition of CZW Dojo Wars, he returned to his previous ring name Maxwell Jacob Feinstein, he entered the Dramatic Destination Series tournament. On May 13, 2017 at CZW Sacrifices, Friedman defeated Johnny Yuma to win the CZW Wired Championship. He won his first title defense at CZW EVILution, defeating Trevor Lee. He successfully retained the title in further singles matches against Mike Del, John Silver and Ace Romero. On October 14 at CZW The Wolf Of Wrestling, Friedman lost the CZW Wired title to Joey Janela. Two months later at CZW Cage Of Death 19, Friedman won the title back after defeating Janela in a rematch.

Friedman returned on February 10, 2018 at CZW Nineteen, where he won the 27-Man Battle Royal to become the new number one contender for the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. He also successfully defended the CZW Wired Championship against Alex Colon on that date. He was the last Wired Champion before vacating the title on April 14 at CZW Best Of The Best 17. There he defeated Rickey Shane Page to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.

Major League Wrestling (2017–present)

Debuting on October 5, 2017 at Major League Wrestling's MLW One Shot, Friedman defeated Jimmy Yuta. Two months later at MLW Never Say Never, Friedman defeated Joey Ryan. He returned on January 11, 2018 at MLW Zero Hour in a match lost to Brody King. On February 8 at MLW Road To The World Championship, Friedman entered the MLW World Heavyweight Championship Tournament where he was eliminated in the first round by British wrestler Jimmy Havoc. Afterwards Friedman went on to enjoy a winning streak, beginning at MLW Spring Break where he defeated Lance Anoai. He then defeated Fred Yehi and Montel Vontavious Porter at Joe's next two events. He went on to face Joey Ryan on the July 29 episode of MLW Fusion to win the vacant MLW Middleweight Championship. He then faced Ryan again on the September 21, 2018 edition of Fusion, in a mixed tag match where he teamed with Aria Blake to defeat Joey Ryan and Taya Valkyrie. On November 25, 2018, Friedman revealed that he had suffered a fractured elbow with a recovery time of 4-6 weeks. MLW later announced that the Middleweight title has been stripped from Friedman due not being cleared in time for his scheduled title defense at MLW's live Fusion December 14 episode. At MLW SuperFight on February 2, 2019, MJF challenged the new champion Teddy Hart to a match for the Middleweight Championship on a later episode of MLW Fusion.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

On January 7, 2019, it was announced that Friedman was signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He debuted at Double or Nothing as a part of the pre-show battle royale for an AEW World Championship opportunity. He lasted until the final two, before being eliminated by Adam Page. Friedman went on to compete in a four-way match at Fyter Fest, which Page also won.

Personal Life

Friedman graduated from Plainview – Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in Plainview, NY in 2014. He was a member of the football team. During his senior year, he was named Honorable Mention, All County, for football. He briefly attended Hartwick College.

Championships and accomplishments

AAW Wrestling
- AAW Heritage Championship (1 time)
Alpha-1 Wrestling
- A1 Outer Limits Championship (1 time)
Combat Zone Wrestling
- CZW Wired Championship (1 time)
- CZW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Dramatic Dream Team
- Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (1 time)
Major League Wrestling
- MLW World Middleweight Championship (1 time)
- MLW World Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Richard Holliday
Maryland Championship Wrestling
- MCW Rage Television Championship (1 time)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 352 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018
Rockstar Pro Wrestling
- American Luchacore Championship (1 time)

References

^ "Maxwell Jacob Friedman Cagematch bio". Cagematch. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
^ "MJF". MLW: Major League Wrestling®. 7 January 2018.
"BETTER THAN YOU Trademark - Serial Number 88266254 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com.
"MAXWELL JACOB FRIEDMAN Trademark Application of Friedman, Maxwell - Serial Number 88198257 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com.
"MLW BATTLE RIOT RESULTS: TOM LAWLOR STANDS TALL IN 40-MAN MATCH". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. July 29, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
"MLW Battle Riot 2018". 29 July 2018.
"9/21 MLW Fusion TV Report: PCO, Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), Brian Pillman Jr. Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart, Brody King, Konnan -". 24 September 2018.
"MLW Middleweight title vacated, ladder match to decide new champ". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. 7 December 2018.
"MLW SuperFight live results: Low Ki vs. Tom Lawlor title match". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. 2 February 2019.
"AEW announced new roster members and some Double or Nothing matches". UPROXX. 2019-02-08. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
Powell, Jason. "AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
"Max Friedman on Hudl". Hudl. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
"The Hawks Nest" (PDF). The Hawks Nest. May 30, 2019. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
"AAW Heritage Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
"A1 Outer Limits Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
"CZW Wired Title". ProWrestlingHistory.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
Westcott, Brian. "CZW Heavyweight Championship reign history". Solie.org. Retrieved 2019-05-26.
"Ironman Heavymetalweight Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
"MLW Middleweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
Eric Roelfsema and Brian Westcott. "MCW Television Championship reign history". Solie.org. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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"American Luchacore Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.

All Elite Wrestling

Personnel

Men's division	Aaron Solo Action Andretti Adam Cole "Hangman" Adam Page Alex Reynolds Angélico Angelo Parker Anthony Bowens Anthony Ogogo AR Fox Ariya Daivari Austin Gunn Bandido The Beast Mortos Big Bill Billy Gunn Bishop Kaun The Blade Bobby Lashley Boulder Brandon Cutler Brian Cage Brody King Bryan Danielson Bryan Keith Buddy Matthews The Butcher Carlie Bravo Cash Wheeler Chris Jericho Christian Cage Claudio Castagnoli Colt Cabana Colten Gunn Cope Danhausen Daniel Garcia Dante Martin Darby Allin Darius Martin Dax Harwood Dralístico Dustin Rhodes Eddie Kingston E. J. Nduka Evil Uno Griff Garrison Hologram Hook Isiah Kassidy Jack Perry James Drake Jay Lethal Jay White Jeff Jarrett John Silver Johnny TV Jon Moxley Josh Woods Juice Robinson Katsuyori Shibata Kazuchika Okada Keith Lee Kenny Omega Killswitch Kip Sabian Komander Konosuke Takeshita Kota Ibushi Kyle Fletcher Kyle O'Reilly Lance Archer Lee Johnson Lee Moriarty Lio Rush Malakai Black Mansoor Mark Briscoe Mark Davis Marq Quen Marshall Von Erich Mason Madden Matt Cardona Matt Menard Matt Sydal Matt Taven Matthew Jackson Max Caster Mike Bennett Miro MJF Nicholas Jackson Nick Comoroto Nick Wayne Orange Cassidy Ortiz Pac Peter Avalon Powerhouse Hobbs Preston Vance Rey Fénix Ricky Starks Ricochet Rocky Romero Roderick Strong Ross Von Erich Rush Sammy Guevara Samoa Joe Satnam Singh Scorpio Sky Serpentico Shane Taylor Shawn Dean Shelton Benjamin Swerve Strickland Toa Liona Tony Nese Trent Beretta Truth Magnum Turbo Floyd Wardlow Wheeler Yuta Will Ospreay Zack Gibson Zak Knight
Women's division	Abadon Anna Jay Athena Billie Starkz Deonna Purrazzo Diamanté Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Emi Sakura Harley Cameron Hikaru Shida Jamie Hayter Julia Hart Kamille Kiera Hogan Kris Statlander Leila Grey Leyla Hirsch Madison Rayne Mariah May Marina Shafir Mercedes Martinez Mercedes Moné Nyla Rose Penelope Ford Queen Aminata Rachael Ellering Rebel Red Velvet Riho Ruby Soho Saraya Serena Deeb Skye Blue Tay Melo Taya Valkyrie Thunder Rosa Toni Storm Willow Nightingale Viva Van Yuka Sakazaki
Other on-air personnel	Alex Abrahantes Don Callis Jake Roberts Karen Jarrett Maria Kanellis Mark Sterling MVP Prince Nana Sonjay Dutt Stokely Hathaway
Stables and tag teams	The Acclaimed Bang Bang Gang The Butcher and the Blade The Conglomeration The Dark Order Alex Reynolds and John Silver Death Riders Don Callis Family The Elite The Young Bucks FTR Gates of Agony Grizzled Young Veterans The Hurt Syndicate Iron Savages House of Black La Faccion Ingobernable The Learning Tree MxM Collection The Outcasts The Outrunners The Patriarchy Private Party Undisputed Kingdom Matt Taven and Mike Bennett The Von Erichs
Referees	Aubrey Edwards Bryce Remsburg Paul Turner Rick Knox Stephon Smith
Broadcast team	Alex Marvez Alicia Atout Arkady Aura Carlos Cabrera Excalibur Ian Riccaboni Jim Ross Justin Roberts Lexy Nair Nigel McGuinness Renee Paquette RJ City Taz Tony Schiavone
Backstage personnel	Chris Hero Christopher Daniels Dean Malenko Jennifer Pepperman Jerry Lynn Kevin Matthews Luther Michael Nakazawa Pat Buck Paul Wight Q. T. Marshall Ray "Glacier" Lloyd RD Evans Rebel Sarah Stock Scott Taylor Sting Tony Chimel
Khan family	Shahid Khan Tony Khan
Former	Alumni

Programming

All Access
Battle of the Belts
Collision
- Episodes
- Television specials
Dark
- Episodes
Dynamite
- Episodes
- Television specials
Elevation
- Episodes
Rampage
- Episodes
- Television specials
TNT Overdrive
Special events
Pay-per-view events

Championships

Men's	World (reigns) International Continental TNT (reigns) Tag Team (reigns) Trios
Women's	Women's World TBS
Former	FTW

Accomplishments

Sister promotion

Ring of Honor

Partnerships

Current	Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre CyberFight DDT Pro-Wrestling Pro Wrestling Noah Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide New Japan Pro-Wrestling Revolution Pro Wrestling World Wonder Ring Stardom
Former	Impact Wrestling National Wrestling Alliance Oriental Wrestling Entertainment Pro Wrestling Wave

v t e CZW World Heavyweight Champions
1990s	Nick Gage John Zandig Wifebeater
2000s	Lobo Justice Pain Nick Berk Yoshihiro Tajiri The Messiah Ruckus Super Dragon Chris Hero Eddie Kingston Drake Younger
2010s	B-Boy Jon Moxley Robert Anthony Devon Moore Scotty Vortekz Masada Drew Gulak Biff Busick Sozio BLK Jeez Matt Tremont Jonathan Gresham Joe Gacy Lio Rush Davey Richards Shane Strickland Rickey Shane Page Maxwell Jacob Friedman Mance Warner Anthony Greene David Starr John Silver
2020s	Rich Swann Eran Ashe (current)

v t e Major League Wrestling personnel
Male wrestlers	1 Called Manders Akira Alex Kane Davey Boy Smith Jr. E. J. Nduka Mance Warner Máscara Dorada 2.0 Matt Riddle Matthew Justice Místico Rickey Shane Page Satoshi Kojima Tom Lawlor
Female wrestlers	Delmi Exo Janai Kai
Other on-air personnel	Cesar Duran Salina de la Renta

v t e MLW World Tag Team Champions
2000s	The Extreme Horsemen (C. W. Anderson and Simon Diamond)
2010s	Lucha Brothers (Pentagón Jr. and Rey Fénix) The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr.) The Dynasty (MJF and Richard Holliday) The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich)
2020s	Los Parks (El Hijo de L.A. Park and L. A. Park) 5150 (Danny Rivera and Slice Boogie) Hustle & Power (EJ Nduka and Calvin Tankman) Samoan SWAT Team (Juicy Finau and Lance Anoa'i) The Calling (Akira and Rickey Shane Page) The Second Gear Crew (Matthew Justice, 1 Called Manders and Good Brother #3) World Titan Federation (Tom Lawlor and Davey Boy Smith Jr.) CozyMax (Satoshi Kojima and Shigeo Okumura) (current) Contra Unit (Ikuro Kwon and Minoru Suzuki)