The worlds of WWE and AEW collided on the red carpet as John Cena and MJF, aka Maxwell Jacob Friedman, attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Iron Claw. This star-studded event, which unfolded on the night of December 11, 2023, saw the duo celebrate the much-anticipated film chronicling the legendary Von Erich family.
At the premiere, the red carpet saw some of the biggest names in the squared circle. Cena and MJF were among the many celebrities in attendance, and they even took the opportunity to snap a photo together. MJF posted the photo on his Instagram with the caption “Iron Claw.”
Check out his post below:
Whether this is the beginning of something bigger or just a friendly encounter remains to be seen. However, the fact that Cena and MJF were seen together has wrestling fans buzzing.
The Iron Claw will release in theaters on December 22, 2023. It promises an intimate look into the rich history and struggles of the Von Erich family. The film stars Zac Efron in the lead role as Kevin Von Erich.
The Iron Claw cast: Are MJF and John Cena in Zac Efron’s movie?
As The Iron Claw gears up for its theatrical release, the star-studded LA premiere featured many unexpected guests. This included 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena and AEW star MJF.
While fans speculated on their roles in Zac Efron’s film, it has been clarified that MJF, portraying Lance Von Erich, also wears the hat of an executive producer. As far as Cena is concerned, he expressed his support for the film and the wrestling world by attending the premiere. However, there are no reports indicating that he has a role in the movie.
At the premiere, numerous other wrestling figures attended, including Liv Morgan, Baron Corbin, CJ Perry, Chavo Guerrero, and Ryan Nemeth. The Von Erich family will appear on the December 13, 2023, episode of AEW Dynamite.
