MJF just made things very real on the April 9 episode of AEW Dynamiteand it had nothing to do with gold or tournaments.
After being publicly shut down by Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin during a tense in-ring standoff with The Hurt Syndicate, MJF took his frustration backstageand turned it into one of the most talked about moments of the night. Thats where Alicia Atout, his real-life girlfriend, happened to be waiting with a microphone. But what happened next wasnt exactly professional.
When Atout asked where things stood between MJF and The Hurt Syndicate, Lashley coldly dismissed MJF, saying, Hes not to be trusted and I dont like him. Benjamin backed him up, adding, We dont need anyone, but little George Costanza is kind of funny. Lashley walked off irritated, but thats when MJF stepped inand crossed a line.
MJF stormed into the shot and told Atout, This is an A-B conversation, so C your skank little ass outta here. Then, in a moment thats set off reactions all over social media, he slapped her on the butt and said, Ill see you around.
Alicia exited the scene without saying a word, and MJF turned his attention to MVP, asking, Am I a bitch to you? Why do I keep getting treated like a bitch? MVPs response was slick but icy: We know exactly who you are. This is a business. As a consumer, you find out what they want and you give it to them. Then he walked out, leaving MJF alone to absorb the message.
The interaction was raw, real, and left fans wondering where the line is between kayfabe and real lifeespecially given the very public relationship between MJF and Atout.
Do you think MJF went too far with his comments to Alicia Atout, even if it was part of the show? Should AEW address it publicly or let it slide? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
