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Maxwell Tyler Friedman, better known by the ring name Maxwell Jacob Friedman (often shortened to the initials MJF), is an American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 2015 for Create A Pro Wrestling. He signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019 and is a two-time AEW World Champion, including a record-setting first reign of 406 days, and is also a one-time AEW International Champion. In addition to wrestling, Friedman has pursued acting roles, appearing in The Iron Claw (2023), where he portrayed Lance Von Erich, and in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) alongside Adam Sandler. He was also featured on Impractical Jokers, a hidden-camera comedy series centered on four lifelong friends who challenge one another to complete embarrassing public dares. Friedman previously worked for Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he became a one-time MLW World Tag Team Champion and the inaugural MLW World Middleweight Champion. He has also competed on the American independent circuit, including Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he became a one-time CZW World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time CZW Wired Champion.
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Based on the life of one of professional wrestling’s most underrated superstars, Chris “Kanyon” Klucsartis tells in his own words his journey and downfall in and out of the “squared circle”. Kanyon (as he is widely known) details his determination and persistence in becoming a professional wrestler in numerous promotions including WCW and WWE all while hiding a deep secret: he was gay. In an environment where exhibiting extreme masculinity is indirectly required, Kanyon was forced to put on a guise of machismo while keeping his double life private from everyone in his life. This secret consumed Chris’ everyday life. Having to cover his tracks everywhere he went, Chris’ mental health began to deteriorate and triggered him to lash out at people closest to him. These events eventually led to his unfortunate demise. This tragic biopic intends to open up viewers’ awareness to the realties of homosexuality in sports and how hiding your true self can do a lot of damage. Kanyon will always be remembered as “The Innovator of Offense”, an unsung hero, and a pioneer of inclusivity in the world of professional wrestling.
