During last night’s episode of “AEW Dynamite,” a brief 14-second moment before the main event between Brody King and AEW World Champion MJF sparked widespread discussion. Fans in Las Vegas chanted “F**K ICE,” a direct protest against the immigration enforcement agency ICE, which has faced criticism over its actions. Brody King has been vocal against ICE, even wearing an anti-ICE shirt and supporting affected families at wrestling events.
The chant drew significant media attention, including coverage by mainstream outlets like NBC. MJF responded on X (formerly Twitter) to NBC’s report suggesting he was “surprised” by the chant, clarifying that as World Champion, he wasn’t surprised and asserting his confidence with a promo that echoed AEW owner Tony Khan’s style. He urged viewers to catch AEW programming on TBS and TNT, as well as streaming on HBO MAX.
During the chant, MJF’s facial reaction became memorable, but the moment was short-lived, as Brody King defeated him in under two minutes, handing MJF one of the earliest losses of his career. This set the stage for a rematch between King and MJF for the AEW World Title at the upcoming “Grand Slam: Australia.”
Fan Take: This incident highlights AEW’s willingness to embrace real-world issues within its programming, making the product feel more relevant and authentic to fans. The tension on display and the swift title change cement that AEW is evolving its storytelling, potentially raising the stakes and drama in professional wrestling.
