US Senator Calls for AEW to Bring in Bad Bunny

Ruben Gallego wants the Puerto Rican superstar to make appearances in Tony Khan's promotion.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Senator Ruben Gallego, the first Latino elected to the US Senate from Arizona, publicly called for AEW President Tony Khan to have popular Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny appear in AEW. Gallego made the request on X (formerly Twitter), noting that Bad Bunny is a big wrestling fan and his appearance could help the promotion build a larger fanbase.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny has made high-profile appearances in WWE in recent years, drawing significant mainstream attention to the company. Bringing the global superstar into AEW could help the promotion expand its reach and attract new viewers, especially among Latino audiences.

The details

Gallego's request came after a clip from the main event of the latest AEW Dynamite show went viral, where fans in the Las Vegas crowd began chanting "F*** ICE" as wrestlers Brody King and MJF stood in the ring. King has previously worn an "Abolish ICE" shirt to the ring, and Bad Bunny has also spoken out against ICE in the past.

  • Gallego posted the message to Khan on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, ahead of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.

The players

Ruben Gallego

The first Latino to be elected to the United States Senate to represent Arizona.

Tony Khan

The president and founder of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Bad Bunny

A popular Puerto Rican rapper who is a huge wrestling fan, having made appearances in WWE in recent years.

Brody King

An AEW wrestler who has previously worn an "Abolish ICE" shirt to the ring.

MJF

An AEW wrestler who was in the ring during the "F*** ICE" chants at the latest Dynamite show.

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What they’re saying

“@TonyKhan it's time for @AEW to solidify a huge fan base. @sanbenito love wrestling, need him to make some appearances. Just no stretcher match please.”

— Ruben Gallego, US Senator (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Tony Khan and AEW will heed Gallego's call to bring Bad Bunny into the promotion. The rapper's Super Bowl halftime performance could further raise his profile and interest in a potential AEW appearance.

The takeaway

Bringing in a global superstar like Bad Bunny could be a major coup for AEW, helping the promotion expand its fanbase and attract more mainstream attention. However, the decision will ultimately be up to Tony Khan and whether he sees value in adding Bad Bunny to the AEW roster.