Bryan Alvarez, a renowned wrestling critic, has expressed his strong dissatisfaction with certain voting results in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) awards. In a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Alvarez criticized the choice of 'Worst Match of the Year' as John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes, which he deemed an objective and undeniable fact. He passionately argued that the match between Minoru Suzuki and Butterbean was far inferior and deserved the top spot. Alvarez's frustration was palpable, stating, 'This is the worst I’ve ever seen out of the Observer Awards and it’s not even close.'
The controversy didn't stop there. Alvarez also took issue with the 'Worst Television Announcer' award, which he believed should have gone to someone else. He expressed his astonishment at the result, saying, 'I am absolutely aghast at this one.'
Furthermore, Alvarez disagreed with the ranking of AEW Collision as the third best television show, ahead of WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. He firmly stated, 'I’m sorry, but in no universe is Collision better than Raw and SmackDown.'
These strong opinions have sparked debate among wrestling fans, inviting them to share their own views in the comments. Alvarez's passion for wrestling and his commitment to fairness in voting make him a respected voice in the industry. His critiques serve as a reminder that even in the world of professional wrestling, opinions can vary widely, and it's these differing perspectives that make the sport so captivating.