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MJF Breaks Silence on 'F*** ICE' Chants During AEW Dynamite
The AEW star addresses the controversial chants that went viral on social media.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:15pm
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During a recent episode of AEW Dynamite, fans in the audience started chanting 'F*** ICE' before a match between MJF and Brody King. The moment quickly went viral on social media and was covered by major news outlets. In a new interview, MJF broke his silence on the incident, stating that AEW allows fans to express themselves without censorship, which he believes is what makes the company special.
Why it matters
The 'F*** ICE' chants during the AEW Dynamite event sparked a wider discussion about the role of politics in sports entertainment and the company's approach to fan expression. MJF's comments provide insight into AEW's philosophy of giving fans a platform to voice their views, even on controversial topics.
The details
During the AEW Dynamite event in Las Vegas, fans in the audience started chanting 'F*** ICE' before the match between MJF and Brody King. This moment quickly went viral on social media and was covered by major news outlets. In a new interview with Ross Tucker of DraftKings, MJF addressed the incident, stating that AEW allows fans to express themselves without censorship, which he believes is what makes the company special. MJF said, 'Literally last night, we were in Vegas and they started a F*** ICE chant. Now, I don't care what side of the political line that you land on, there's no other wrestling promotion that wouldn't censor the fans. We don't do that, we're the listening company. So, if all the fans want to chant that, we're going to let them chant that. I think that is inherently really cool and awesome. I think that's what makes my company special. We don't censor the fans. It's nice, it's very nice.'
- The 'F*** ICE' chants occurred during the February 7, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The players
MJF
A professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Brody King
A professional wrestler currently signed to AEW.
Ross Tucker
A sports journalist who interviewed MJF for DraftKings.
What they’re saying
“I think what people want more than anything is rest and reprieve from all the horrible stuff that's going on in the world. And I'm glad that's something I get to provide at AEW.”
— MJF (DraftKings)
“Literally last night, we were in Vegas and they started a F*** ICE chant. Now, I don't care what side of the political line that you land on, there's no other wrestling promotion that wouldn't censor the fans. We don't do that, we're the listening company. So, if all the fans want to chant that, we're going to let them chant that. I think that is inherently really cool and awesome. I think that's what makes my company special. We don't censor the fans. It's nice, it's very nice.”
— MJF (DraftKings)
The takeaway
MJF's comments highlight AEW's unique approach to fan expression, allowing them to voice their views without censorship, even on controversial topics. This philosophy sets AEW apart from other wrestling promotions and reflects the company's commitment to providing a platform for diverse perspectives.
