Who is Alicia Atout? All About MJF’s girlfriend and AEW host!

Alicia Atout, a Canadian media personality and AEW host, is currently dating AEW wrestler Maxwel Jacob Friedman (MJF). Their relationship reportedly began in early 2023, and they are rumored to be engaged as of July 2025.

Alicia Atout’s Background

Born on June 1, 1995, in Toronto, Ontario, Alicia Atout is of mixed ethnicity, including Palestinian, Hungarian, and English roots. She studied at Dunbarton High School and later moved to the United States. In mid-2025, she shared exciting news:

“I’m so happy to say that I’m officially a permanent resident of the USA.”

Career Beginnings: AMBY

Alicia launched her career at 17, starting the blog “A Music Blog, Yea?” (AMBY) on YouTube. Through AMBY, she interviewed renowned artists like Dua Lipa, Bring Me the Horizon, and Greta Van Fleet, earning multiple awards in Canada’s music blogging scene.

Stepping Into Wrestling

A long-time wrestling fan, Alicia entered the wrestling world inspired by watching matches with her father. She worked with Major League Wrestling (MLW) before joining All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in June 2024. She announced:

“Cat’s out of the bag. I’m beyond excited to officially announce I’m ALL ELITE. See you every Wednesday, babyyyyy.”

AEW Controversy

In 2024, Alicia was indirectly involved in a backstage issue that led to the suspension of Britt Baker. The incident was reportedly linked to comments made involving MJF and Alicia.

Relationship with MJF

Alicia and MJF publicly confirmed their relationship in late 2023, though they met much earlier. Alicia recalled in an interview:

“I have known Maxwell Jacob Friedman since we were both in our early 20s, I believe he was 20 and I was 21 when we first met.”
She later teased her fans in a November 2023 Q&A:
“There was a plethora, a cornucopia, an entire bag full of questions asking about my dating life… The answer… is yes.”
As of 2025, they’ve been together for over two years and are rumored to be engaged.

MJF’s ADHD

MJF has openly shared his struggle with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He revealed:

“My ADHD is very, very, very intense, and I find the only time I am able to focus on one thing, and this is no exaggeration, is when I put the scarf on and I go to work.”

Fun Facts

• Alicia debuted at All In 2018, her first appearance at a major wrestling event.
• She is Chief Music Officer for Budweiser and a Music Influencer for Hot Topic.
• She has also hosted Knotfest on Twitch and emceed Mick Foley’s speaking tour.
• Her AEW debut happened during the Double or Nothing event.