Time to bring the boom back to AEW
AJ Befumo returns to the ring later tonight.
And yes, he’ll be bringing the boom.
The charismatic social media star coined a catchphrase–bringing the boom–that has placed a bright spotlight on himself and his family. He is capitalizing on the newfound fame by returning to an old flame–professional wrestling.
“Pro wrestling has been a love of mine since I was very young,” said Befumo, who left pro wrestling in 2005, long before he became a TikTok sensation–and decades before the app even existed. “Ever since AEW called, it’s been a crazy ride getting back in the ring.”
Known as “The Costco Guys” with his son, Befumo teams with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe in a six-man tag during the Zero Hour pre-show for the AEW Revolution pay-per-view, wrestling against Johnny TV and MxM Collection’s Mansoor and Mason Madden. His son, who goes by Big Justice, will be in his corner.
“I get to do it with Big Justice–that’s my guy,” said Befumo. “He has the itch for pro wrestling now. That’s the best part of all this.
“And look who we’re teaming with–Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe. Between Orange, Mark, myself, and Big Justice, it works together so well. We bring something for everyone.”
A Florida transplant originally from New Jersey, Befumo is a beacon of positivity. He credits his mother for his work ethic and outlook on life, noting that she remains the wind beneath his wings.
“I grew up with a mother who gave me so much confidence,” said Befumo, 47. “She believed in praise, praise, praise. So I always believed in myself. Always. Even now, I know this is where I’m meant to be. I always keep my confidence going, and that’s what ‘The Boom!’ is all about.
“Negativity never bothers me. Negative thoughts do not belong in your mind. Get them out of your mind just like you get the garbage out of your house. I learned to think positive, move forward, expect nothing, appreciate everything–and bring the boom.”
Big Boom AJ surprised people in his AEW debut this past November, defeating QT Marshall at the Full Gear pre-show, wrestling an entertaining bout despite working with a broken bone in his foot. He looks to shine again tonight, taking the next step in an unexpected journey.
“When I come down the ramp and I bring the boom at the Crypto.com Arena, the boom will come right back–and I’ll be taking it into the ring,” said Befumo. “That means I would not want to be MxM or Johnny TV.
“Orange Cassidy is coming, Mark Briscoe is coming. I’m coming. Big Justice is coming. Hey, we might even see The Rizzler–and we’re bringing the boom.”
so I can be here live with my pals lol
