Ricochet Apologizes for Insensitive MS Post on X

AEW Producer Chris Hero reportedly convinced Ricochet to delete the controversial tweet.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:18am

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According to a new report from Fightful Select, AEW producer Chris Hero reached out to Ricochet and advised him to delete an insensitive post on X where he told a fan he was glad she had multiple sclerosis. Ricochet publicly apologized and removed the post the following day. However, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Ricochet decided to take down the tweet on his own after talking to a friend, not due to influence from AEW or Warner Bros. Discovery.

Why it matters

Ricochet's insensitive comments about a fan's medical condition sparked backlash and raised concerns about the need for greater empathy and understanding from public figures, especially towards those facing health challenges.

The details

In the original post, Ricochet responded to a fan who criticized his acting skills by telling the fan he was glad she had multiple sclerosis. After the post went viral, Ricochet deleted it and issued a public apology. According to Fightful Select, AEW producer Chris Hero reached out to Ricochet and advised him to remove the tweet, while Meltzer reported that Ricochet took it down on his own after talking to a friend.

  • Ricochet posted the controversial tweet on X.
  • Ricochet deleted the tweet and issued a public apology the following day.

The players

Ricochet

A professional wrestler currently signed to AEW, where he is a former AEW National Champion.

Chris Hero

An AEW producer who reportedly convinced Ricochet to delete the insensitive tweet.

Dave Meltzer

A veteran wrestling journalist who reported that Ricochet removed the tweet on his own after talking to a friend, not due to influence from AEW or Warner Bros. Discovery.

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What they’re saying

“What ended up happening was, one of his friends called him and said, 'You know, you really should take the tweet down.' So he took the tweet down. And upon thinking about it, he then apologized. Nobody forced his apology or anything like that. He decided to apologize and he did.”

— Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio host

What’s next

Ricochet is still scheduled to wrestle Rich Swann at the ROH x Maple Leaf Pro show in Windsor, Ontario, Canada next weekend.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for public figures to be more mindful and sensitive in their online interactions, especially when discussing sensitive topics like health conditions. It also underscores the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and making sincere apologies when necessary.