Maxwell Jacob Friedman

Rising star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is taking the wrestling world by storm. Signed to All Elite Wrestling, Friedman has had a meteoric career to date. Heralded as the “youngest and hottest star in professional wrestling,” the Long Island native is no stranger to the podium and holds numerous titles. Trained under Brian Myers and Pat Buck, Friedman made his sensational debut at the duos Create A Pro Wrestling Academy in New York. From there, Friedman would compete and feature all across the northeastern independent wrestling circus. In his early career, Friedman would appear as Pete Lightning. Now one of the most highly anticipated athletes in the ring, Friedman is one to watch.

Throughout his career, Friedman has received several awards and accolades. While at Combat Zone Wrestling, he was named the CZW World Heavyweight Champion and the CZW Wired Champion twice. From there, he captured the MLW World Tag Team Champion and the inaugural MLW World Middleweight Champion titles, to name a few. Friedman’s impact on the sport is undeniable. So much so that Wrestling Observer Newsletter named him “Most Charistamtic” wrestler in 2020, and Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him no. 22 in the top singles wrestlers in PWI 500.

Currently appearing as ‘The Pinnacle,’ Friedman regularly features in All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite. Whether he’s taking on the Inner Circle or feuding at the Bash at the Beach, Friedman is a charismatic performer. A natural showman, Friedman is building a lasting legacy in one of the most action-packed sports around.