MJF Gives 7-Year-Old Kid The Middle Finger At Signing Session

Heeling is his business, and business is good.

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Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the pro-wrestling character, is a real piece of sh*t.

The AEW star courted controversy yesterday when footage of him giving a 7-year-old boy the middle finger at a signing session hit the internet. This went down during Revolution weekend in Chicago, IL, and the kid's father, Tom Gilmartin, told TMZ all about it.

"I tried to laugh it off knowing he’s just in character," he said, "but it really upset him. I know that’s his gimmick but he’s only 7 & doesn’t understand," adding that his son is now being mocked online for what happened.

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Cody has since responded to the situation:-

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Though Gilmartin's account is protected, Cody posted further replies noting that "this was a paid meet/greet where you specifically chose the individual" and "MJF is immature and doesn't represent the brand."

Cody also stated the following in a tweet that has since been deleted: "DISCLAIMER: If you have a meet/greet or inquire media wise for MJF, you'll get MJF. Talent have freedom of expression so please don't think anybody is going to act any different than they do on TV."

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MJF's response? "F*ck them kids," according to TMZ. Brilliant.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.