Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Known For
Acting
Born
1996-03-15 in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Maxwell Tyler Friedman, better known by the ring name Maxwell Jacob Friedman (often shortened to the initials MJF), is an American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 2015 for Create A Pro Wrestling. He signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019 and is a two-time AEW World Champion, including a record-setting first reign of 406 days, and is also a one-time AEW International Champion. In addition to wrestling, Friedman has pursued acting roles, appearing in The Iron Claw (2023), where he portrayed Lance Von Erich, and in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) alongside Adam Sandler. He was also featured on Impractical Jokers, a hidden-camera comedy series centered on four lifelong friends who challenge one another to complete embarrassing public dares. Friedman previously worked for Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he became a one-time MLW World Tag Team Champion and the inaugural MLW World Middleweight Champion. He has also competed on the American independent circuit, including Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he became a one-time CZW World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time CZW Wired Champion.
Most Known For
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
as MJF
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as Self
AEW Dark
as MJF
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
as MJF
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
Happy Gilmore 2
as Gordie
Hey! (EW)
as MJF
The Iron Claw
as Lance
AEW WrestleDream 2024
as MJF
Catalyst Wrestling
MLW Fusion
as Maxwell Jacob Friedman
MLW Fusion
Hollywood Demons
as Self - Professional Wrestler
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
as MJF
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self
Violent Night 2
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two
as Killer Croc (voice)
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
as MJF
The Floaters
as Matt
AEW Full Gear 2020
as MJF