(Photos): Zac Efron Poses with MJF's AEW World Championship

Originally posted on SE Scoops | By Samantha Schipman | Last updated 11/25/23

After retaining both the ROH Tag Team and AEW World Championships at Full Gear, MJF still finds time to promote his side hustle; a movie about wrestling.

On Saturday, the double champion posted two photos with Zac Efron and the Triple B. In one photo, Efron is wearing the AEW World Championship around his waist. In the second picture, Efron has the title over his shoulder while showing he's a man of honor.

Both men are donning their wigs from The Iron Claw. Efron portrays Kevin Von Erich while MJF plays Lance Von Erich. The caption reminds fans that the movie will be released on December 22.

Catch Iron Claw December 22nd. pic.twitter.com/jlyYhyTJMa
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) November 25, 2023

The Von Erichs are one of wrestling's most famous families. For every thing they've done in the ring, they are equally as known for the "Von Erich curse", which has riddled their family with tragedy for years. Two Von Erichs are still active with Marshall & Ross competing today.

Early screenings of the film reveal that MJF doesn't have much screen time. The reviews from the screenings have been glowing, particularly for Efron.

In addition to having a part in The Iron Claw, MJF also has a credit as an executive producer. "Proud is an understatement."

27 years old.

Executive producer for an A24 movie and a masterpiece by Sean Durkin.

Proud is an understatement.

However I don’t have time to celebrate.

I’m a man on an island surrounded by the enemy, and Nov 18th will be my hardest obstacle yet.

Let’s go. #Betterthanyou pic.twitter.com/8j6PcwmV5S
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) November 13, 2023

MJF will be defending his AEW World Championship just eight days after the film premieres. He is set to face Samoa Joe in the main event at Worlds End in his hometown of Long Island, NY. He may also be defending his ROH tag titles at Final Battle on December 15.

See what Efron had to say about The Iron Claw and what the Von Erich story means.

This article first appeared on SE Scoops and was syndicated with permission.

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