Summary

MJF said he does not object to wrestlers continuing into their 50s and 60s as long as their performance level remains high.

He said his issue is with talent who have slowed down but still occupy spots that could go to younger wrestlers.

The source text frames the topic around longer careers in modern wrestling, with advances in medicine, physical therapy, and reduced schedules contributing to that shift.

The same interview also included comments from MJF about his upcoming AEW Revolution title defense against Hangman Page.

MJF's age-versus-performance stance sharpens AEW roster expectations

MJF tying longevity to current in-ring quality creates a concrete consequence, veteran roster spots are framed as merit-based rather than protected by name value alone.

By arguing that slower veterans can block younger talent opportunities, he also reinforces a competitive standard that keeps performance, not tenure, at the center of who stays featured.

Quotes

Quote from MJF

"Do I personally like it? I don’t have a problem with it if the talent’s still there. I have a problem with it if you’re slow and you’re taking up a spot of a younger talent that should be in the spot you’re in just because you’re being selfish. I don’t have a problem with it."

Sources

As reported by Fightful.