The Iron Claw, the highly anticipated biopic of the legendary Von Erich wrestling family, had its star-studded premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night. Among the celebrities who attended the event was the 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena and the AEW world champion, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, better known as MJF.
The A24 film is set to release in theaters this month and tells the story of the legendary Von Erich Family. At the premiere event, Cena and MJF shared a red carpet moment, posing for the cameras and exchanging some friendly words.
John Cena meets MJF at “The Iron Claw” premiere
The Iron Claw is a biographical sports drama film written and directed by Sean Durkin. It is based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and the Von Erich family. The film premiered at the Texas Theatre in Dallas on November 8, 2023, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 22, 2023, by A24, and in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2024, by Lionsgate.
MJF played a special role in the film, portraying Lance Von Erich, the adopted cousin of the Von Erich brothers. He also served as an executive producer, providing significant input into the wrestling aspects of the film. MJF and Cena shared a red carpet moment at The Iron Claw premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, posing for the cameras and exchanging some friendly words.
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Cena, who is a 16-time world champion and a Hollywood star, was one of the special guests invited by the film’s producers. Cena congratulated MJF on his performance and his involvement in the film, while MJF thanked Cena for his support and his influence on the wrestling business. They also joked about their respective characters and their rivalry in the ring.
The Iron Claw is a film that appeals to both wrestling fans and general audiences, as it tells a compelling and tragic story of a family that rose to fame and fell to misfortune. The film also honors the legacy of the Von Erichs and celebrates the spirit of wrestling.
MJF revealed his love for John Cena
MJF and Cena are two of the biggest names in the wrestling industry today, and they have a lot of respect and admiration for each other. They also have a lot of similarities, as they are both charismatic, talented, and successful in both wrestling and acting. On an interview in 2019 MJF made his impressions about John Cena saying, “Ok. John Great Guy!. I love him to death. I met him a couple times really like him a lot but is he MJF..?”
MJF also revealed that he is a massive fan of Cena and that he loves him to death. He said that he grew up watching Cena and that he inspired him to pursue a career in wrestling. He also said that he got along well with Cena when they met once at a WWE event, where MJF was an extra.
MJF is a heel, who is known for his arrogance, insults, and cheating, while Cena is a face, who is known for his positivity, loyalty, and fairness. MJF and Cena have never faced each other in a wrestling match, but they have expressed their interest and willingness to do so in the future.
