WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has weighed in on the current state of AEW, posting a candid critique of the company on Twitter/X.
According to Ray, while AEW has talented wrestlers, the overall product has “lost” its direction under Tony Khan’s leadership.
“Unfortunate, but… AEW, as a product, is lost. There’s certainly some bright spots (talent) – but as a company, lacks definitive direction. Is what it is. A company owned and operated by a fan with lots of $$. TK [Tony Khan] – Good guy, good heart, not a booker and ‘the boys’ know it.”
Unfortunate, but…
AEW, as a product, is lost.
There’s certainly some bright spots (talent) – but as a company, lacks definitive direction.
Is what it is.
A company owned and operated by a fan with lots of $$
TK – Good guy, good heart, not a booker
And “the boys” know it
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 5, 2025
Shortly after, MJF appeared to issue a response with a pointed comparison, dismissing Bully’s comments and telling fans not to take such critiques seriously.
“Imagine if Anthony Bennett did a podcast criticizing the NBA and its players. Imagine if John Gochnaur did a podcast criticizing the MLB and its players. Would you take their opinions into account? Wrestling fans. I urge you, I know it’s hard for ya. stop being dumb. Thx.”
Imagine if Anthony Bennett did a podcast criticizing the NBA and its players.
Imagine if John Gochnaur did a podcast criticizing the MLB and its players.
Would you take their opinions into account?
Wrestling fans. I urge you, I know it’s hard for ya.
stop being dumb. Thx.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 5, 2025
Ray, who co-hosts Busted Open Radio, has often been outspoken about modern wrestling booking, while MJF has remained one of AEW’s most vocal defenders both on and off screen.
