Lance Archer wants to fight MJF.
Archer made is return to AEW TV on the July 14 episode of AEW Rampage. The match marked his first time in an AEW ring since March, though he competed at an ROH taping in April. Otherwise, Archer has been active for NJPW and other companies. After his return, Archer then unsuccessfully challenged Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship at AEW Battle of the Belts VII.
Speaking with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Archer was asked about his previous absence from AEW, and he claimed that the company is trying to protect the roster from him.
“They’re scared to death of me, that’s what’s going on. They’re trying to save the roster. If I come back, then everybody dies," Archer said.
Archer then made it clear that no one has seen everything he can do, so nobody is prepared for him. When asked to share his thoughts on AEW World Champion MJF, Archer stated that he wants to kick his ass. Archer stated that MJF is the champion, and he wants the gold. He also made it clear that you have to face the best in order to be the best, and MJF is at the top of AEW.
"I wanna kick his fucking ass. A, he’s the champion, so I wanna be the champion. B, his attitude is what it is. C, you’ve got to fight the best if you want to be the best, and right now, he’s the best in AEW, he’s one of the best in the business," Archer said.
Archer previously stated that he had been dealing with a torn triceps, but now he's back. Check out his comments here.
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