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  • Brian Myers Recalls First Meeting MJF And The Moment He Knew He Was Different

    Brian Myers Recalls First Meeting MJF And The Moment He Knew He Was Different

    He’s better than you and even Brian Myers knew it.

    Maxwell Jacob Friedman has become one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling today, but according to Brian Myers, it didn’t take long to realize there was something special about MJF.

    Speaking during a recent appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Myers reflected on the first time he met the future AEW World Champion at Create A Pro Wrestling Academy. The former WWE and TNA star recalled that MJF arrived at the school during its infancy and was already showing signs of the charisma and confidence that would eventually make him one of wrestling’s premier performers.

    Myers explained that MJF’s journey into wrestling mirrored his own in some ways, as both faced skepticism while pursuing a career in the industry.

    “Yeah, I’ll never forget it. It was very early on, probably the first four months of Create A Pro. It’s kind of funny, because it’s a very similar mentality. He committed to something in college football, but he really had his heart set on wrestling. I think it kind of hit a wall with what he was doing and what his parents wanted him to do and what he wanted to do. I was in a very similar situation, because when you tell people you want to be a wrestler, it’s not really that believable. His dad came in with him, and it almost felt like, here he’s your problem now, this is what he wants to do. I was like, let’s go. So pretty early on, we did a promo class where he just murdered this kid, and I was like, okay, there’s something about this guy.”

    The story offers an interesting glimpse into the early days of MJF’s wrestling career. Long before headlining major events and becoming one of the most talked-about names in the industry, he was already displaying the verbal ability that would later become a defining trait of his character.

    Myers’ recollection highlights how quickly MJF stood out among his peers. While many aspiring wrestlers spend years trying to develop confidence on the microphone, MJF apparently made an immediate impression during one of his first promo classes.

    Over the years, Create A Pro Wrestling Academy has produced several notable talents, but MJF’s rise to the top of the industry remains one of its greatest success stories. According to Myers, the signs were there almost immediately.

    You can check out the full interview with Brian Myers on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet below.

    (h/t Alex Hunt and Chris Van Vliet for the transcriptions.)

  • Brian Myers Opens Up About How Much Longer He Wants To Wrestle

    Brian Myers Opens Up About How Much Longer He Wants To Wrestle

    Veteran pro wrestler Brian Myers is thinking more seriously than ever about how much longer he wants to continue competing inside the ring.

    During a recent appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Myers opened up about the realities of getting older in professional wrestling, while also explaining why he remains motivated to continue performing at a high level.

    Now approaching his 41st birthday, Myers admitted that the conversation surrounding longevity has become something he thinks about constantly.

    “More than ever. Yeah, it’s crazy how much it’s been [on my mind]. I’ll be 41 in a month. Ever since I turned 40, it just feels like, oh man. I always say Father Time is undefeated, and an injury could stop me. I just want to be the best version of myself, whatever that takes. We talked about Brock earlier, just taking care of yourself and staying healthy. Just because doing this is such a privilege to me.

    “Like I said, when I have my last match, I’m gonna cry like a baby, because I just love it so much. It’s been such a part of my life. I’ve been doing it more than not at this point. So I think about it constantly. But then there’s people who are real motivations to me, like Edge and Christian and Chris Jericho. I see them still doing it at a high level, and they’re much older than me. I’m like, okay, sh*t, they’re doing it.

    “Even guys like Frankie Kazarian and Eric Young at work, they are in the best shape of their lives, still having incredible matches, and they’re a little bit older. I’m like, okay, like they keep me motivated to stay on the ball.”

    Myers has built a lengthy career across multiple major promotions, becoming one of the most reliable and respected veterans in the industry. Whether teaming with Matt Cardona, competing in IMPACT/TNA Wrestling, or appearing on the independent scene, Myers has consistently remained active throughout nearly two decades in the business.

    While retirement is clearly something on his mind, Myers made it equally clear that he still has a strong passion for professional wrestling and continues to draw inspiration from veteran performers who are still excelling well into their 40s and beyond.

    Names like Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, and Chris Jericho continue to prove that longevity in wrestling is possible with the right mindset and commitment to staying healthy, something Myers appears determined to emulate as he moves deeper into the later stages of his career.

    At the same time, Myers’ comments also reflected the emotional connection many lifelong performers have to the business. Wrestling has been a defining part of his life for decades, and he acknowledged that eventually stepping away from the ring will not come easy.

    For now, however, Myers appears focused on continuing to evolve, stay healthy, and perform at the highest level possible while he still has the opportunity to do what he loves.

    Fans can watch the full interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet below.

    (h/t Alex Hunt and Chris Van Vliet for the transcription.)