Booker T isnt staying quiet after being voted Worst Television Announcer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletters 2025 Year-End Awards hes going straight at Dave Meltzer. After receiving 516 votes in the category, far ahead of other commentators listed, Booker addressed the controversy on the February 17, 2026 episode of his Hall of Fame podcast. And he made it clear he doesnt respect the award or the man behind the publication. Booker called the entire thing ridiculous from the jump. He then suggested the vote wasnt about performance at all, but personal tension stemming from a previous encounter between the two during a Jericho Cruise, where Booker T threatened him. Booker didnt stop there. He accused Meltzer of damaging the wrestling business and questioned the independence of the awards, especially with AEW winning multiple categories. But despite the strong words, Booker insisted he isnt personally bothered by the result. The comments come after fans flooded social media defending Booker, arguing that his energy and personality are a major part of NXTs identity. Now, instead of debating whether he deserved the award, Booker has changed the conversation to credibility and made it personal. Do you think Booker T was right to go after Dave Meltzer, or should he have brushed it off completely? Let us know your thoughts below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
