MJF Tells Racist Fan to Kill Himself After Vile Tweet Targeting Popular Wrestling Account

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has never been known for holding his tongue—and 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:

“My big goal for next year is activism on some scale and using whatever platform and resources I have to organize productive community events. Wrestlers HMU if interested, let’s give back to the kids.”

The tweet quickly gained traction with support from fans and wrestlers alike—but not everyone was there for the right reasons. One user, posting under the handle @magawrasslin, replied with an openly racist comment:

“You are black. Unfortunately nobody will take this endeavor serious.
Maybe try getting a job or starting a family. A lot of you blacks have a hard time doing that.”

The tweet stunned many who saw it, but MJF didn’t waste time firing back with a reply. In a direct tweet of the racist message, the AEW star responded:

“Honestly I’m so serious.
Kill yourself. No one will mourn you.
Freedom of speech.”

MJF’s 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. MJF’s message was loud, clear, and unapologetic.