Anti-ICE Chants Disrupt AEW Grand Slam Event in Australia

Crowd shouts 'F*** ICE' during main event match at AEW's Sydney show

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Anti-ICE chants erupted at the AEW Grand Slam: Australia 2026 event on February 14 inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Australian crowd began chanting 'F*** ICE' during the in-ring introductions for the main event match between MJF and Brody King, drawing attention away from the action in the ring.

Why it matters

This marks the second time such anti-ICE chants have disrupted an AEW event, following similar outbursts during the February 4th episode of Dynamite in Las Vegas. The anti-ICE chants are now becoming a regular occurrence at AEW shows, particularly during MJF's matches, raising questions about how the company will address these politically-charged interruptions.

The details

The chant began before the opening bell of the main event and quickly spread throughout the arena, hijacking the focus from the match itself. AEW's internal reaction to the previous Dynamite chants was not reported to be negative, suggesting the company may take a similar approach to the latest incident in Australia.

  • The anti-ICE chants occurred on February 14, 2026 during the AEW Grand Slam: Australia event.
  • Similar chants disrupted the February 4th, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas.

The players

MJF

A top star in AEW who has been the target of the anti-ICE chants at multiple events.

Brody King

MJF's opponent in the main event match at AEW Grand Slam: Australia.

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The takeaway

The disruptive anti-ICE chants at AEW events highlight the growing political nature of fan engagement in professional wrestling, and how companies like AEW will need to navigate these charged moments while maintaining focus on the in-ring action.