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I don t have a lot of faith in WWE writers – Former WCW Champion says top AEW star will not be a success in Vince McMahon s promotion Exclusive

A former champion thinks a current AEW star won't be successful in WWE! Vince Russo boldly stated that AEW star wouldn't be successful in WWE because he doesn't trust Vince McMahon's writers. The Salt of the Earth previously expressed interest in signing with McMahon's company once his contract ends in 2024. MJF has been one of the hottest acts in the Jacksonville-based promotion since its inception in 2019. During the latest episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling's The Wrestling Outlaws, Russo was unsure if the 26-year-old would have a great run in WWE. The former WCW Champion expressed his doubts about WWE's writing team. Russo believes MJF gets creative control in AEW and might not have that luxury in WWE: "I don't know, I don't have a lot of faith in WWE writers and it seems like MJF has a lot of control over what he does at AEW it seems. I think Brian (James aka Road Dogg) could tell you, he would not have that control at WWE so based on that, I would have to say no. I do not think he would have the same success." (from 1:14 to 1:39) Watch The Wrestling Outlaws here: MJF is currently on the shelf after cutting a scorching promo on the June 1 episode of Dynamite. He hasn't surfaced since and got pulled from all of AEW's listings. Check out the full results of this week's Dynamite .

Vince Russo believes a current AEW Champion will be successful in WWE

In of the same show, discussed which current AEW star will shine in WWE. picked TNT Champion Wardlow because of his menacing looks, tremendous physique, and willingness to learn: "I think the guy that they [WWE] would go after right now would be Wardlow. Obviously, he's got the look, he's a monster but he also looks that (...) he also looks like a guy that'd listen and be quiet and learn (...) coachable yes, so yeah, I think he'd be the most valuable asset they could get from that company [AEW] right now." Wardlow Dynamite onTBS Wardlow Dynamite onTBS Wardlow decimated MJF with ten powerbombs at Double or Nothing after their month-long feud. They have since gone their separate ways, with Mr. Mayhem running roughshod as TNT Champion while The Salt of the Earth has been away for over a month. What are your thoughts on Vince Russo's doubts about MJF's success in WWE? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below! If you use quotes from this article, please credit Sportskeeda Wrestling and embed the YouTube video. Did you know Scott Steiner slapped a pro wrestling legend? Don't believe us? . Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found