AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has never been known for holding his tongueand when a racist troll came after a respected Black voice in the wrestling community, he fired back with brutal force.
It all began when Ibou, a well-known figure in the online wrestling space who posts as @BackupHangman, shared a heartfelt message about his goals for the new year. Known for his commentary, analysis, and engagement within the wrestling world, Ibou tweeted:
The tweet quickly gained traction with support from fans and wrestlers alikebut not everyone was there for the right reasons. One user, posting under the handle @magawrasslin, replied with an openly racist comment:
The tweet stunned many who saw it, but MJF didnt waste time firing back with a reply. In a direct tweet of the racist message, the AEW star responded:
MJFs tweet immediately went viral, drawing a strong reaction across the wrestling world. Some were shocked at the intensity of his words, while others applauded him for calling out racism with zero hesitation. MJFs message was loud, clear, and unapologetic.
Was MJF justified in what he said, or did he go too far? Should more wrestlers confront racism this directly? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
