The stars were out for the premiere of The Iron Claw, with AEW World Champion MJF being joined by names from WWE.
The Iron Claw delves into the lives and numerous tragedies of the Von Erich wrestling family. The wrestling lineage began with Fritz Von Erich (real name Jack Adkisson,) and his sons would also find success in the squared circle. The Von Erichs are still a force in wrestling today with Marshall & Ross Von Erich competing to this day.
WWE & AEW Collide on the Red Carpet
MJF plays Lance Von Erich in the new film, a kayfabe relation of the family who doesn’t mesh well with the actual Von Erich wrestlers. MJF also serves as an executive producer for the film so it was hardly a surprise to see him walk the red carpet for the premiere. What may have surprised fans though is that MJF was joined by some of WWE’s top names, including 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena.
MJF and John Cena at the Iron Claw premiere pic.twitter.com/cGypjXZq9I
— Chris Van Vliet (@ChrisVanVliet) December 12, 2023
Cena wasn’t the only notable name to meet up with MJF at the premiere. The reigning AEW World Champion could also be seen with NXT Superstar Baron Corbin.
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— Jack Crosby (@JCrosbyCBS) December 12, 2023
Liv Morgan was also at last night’s premiere of The Iron Claw. Morgan is currently out of action with an injury and attended a party with MJF last October.
Kansas City ?? to LA for #TheIronClaw premier!! Really excited to see this! #A24 pic.twitter.com/pIqh9TD7U6
— Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) December 12, 2023
MJF in the Iron Claw
John Cena may have made ‘You Can’t See Me’ his catcphrase, but wrestling fans may struggle to see MJF in The Iron Claw. The reigning AEW World Champion appears for a few seconds in one scene and has no lines in the film. MJF originally had a much bigger role in the film before edits were made.
