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Awards from websites specialized in Pro Wrestling often generate heated debates among fans and professionals in the industry. Last Friday, with the announcement of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards, this was no exception.
Readers of Dave Meltzer’s newsletter voted WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and current NXT commentator as the worst announcer of 2025. The vote placed the legend at the top of a list that featured names such as Pat McAfee, Michael Cole, Vic Joseph, and Tony Schiavone.
In light of the negative backlash, MJF took to social media today to come to the veteran’s defense. Setting aside the corporate issues between AEW and WWE, MJF was emphatic when speaking about Booker T’s career and legacy:
“In many ways, he is a role model for me. A true homegrown star, with tremendous drawing power on Warner TV, without ever having needed to work for McMahon. If you don’t like his work on commentary, that’s fine. But you talk nonsense about legends. Show respect — he earned it.”
.@BookerT5x in a lot of ways is a blueprint to me. A completely homegrown top guy with massive drawing power on Warner TV without having to have worked for McMahon.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) February 17, 2026
If you dislike what he does in the booth, that’s fine.
But You guys talk crazy on legends.
Show some respect,…
MJF is currently the top star of AEW, having defended the AEW World Championship last Saturday against Brody King at Grand Slam: Australia.