Not much to say about it other than that between Rona's Vortex, Go for the Throat, and Infernal Grasp (with more in the sideboard), our deck is pretty good at getting rid of creatures that bother us
Focus only on what matters
The ability of MJ, Rising Star triggers just once for each life-gaining event, regardless of how much life is gained
The fact that linear decks thrive in Historic currently, and many of them are light on interaction, helps contribute to this too
Compared to Emrakul, the Aeons Torn Erayo, Soratami Ascendant This card is incredibly unfun when flipped early, and structuring your deck to do that on the second, or even first turn, is fairly easy
Suplex was a mainstay ability in these imaginary battles