AEW Star Brody King Addresses Anti-ICE Chants at Shows

King says the chants are about 'what's right and what's wrong,' not politics.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:24pm

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AEW wrestler Brody King addressed the recent anti-ICE chants that have broken out at the company's shows, saying he views it as a matter of 'what's right and what's wrong' rather than a political issue. King has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and has used his platform to raise money for displaced families.

Why it matters

The anti-ICE chants at AEW events have received significant mainstream media attention, highlighting the growing public frustration with the federal immigration agency and King's willingness to use his platform to address social issues.

The details

Fans have been chanting 'F-- ICE' before the start of King's matches, sometimes also adding 'F-- Don Callis.' King said the chants took him 'off guard' at first, but he felt like he 'could run through a wall' hearing the crowd's reaction. He views the chants as being about 'what's right and what's wrong' rather than a political statement, and he wants to use his platform to give a voice to marginalized people.

  • The anti-ICE chants first broke out at the February 4, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas.
  • King wore an 'Abolish ICE' shirt at an AEW event in Arena Mexico in June 2025.

The players

Brody King

An AEW wrestler who has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has used his platform to raise money for displaced families.

MJF

An AEW wrestler who was in the ring with Brody King when the anti-ICE chants broke out.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like when I was younger I always wanted somebody that felt like me on TV or wherever to express the way that they felt so I can have someone to champion for me. And if I can be that for other people that are being marginalized then I want to be that for them.”

— Brody King, AEW Wrestler

“Everyone tries to bring up the political thing, in my opinion, it's just what's right and what's wrong. And there's a lot of wrong happening in the world and if I can speak out against it then I will.”

— Brody King, AEW Wrestler

“It took me off guard, but I also felt like I could run through a wall at that moment. And I feel like the way that MJF looked at that camera, he knew I was going to run through a wall as well.”

— Brody King, AEW Wrestler

What’s next

King's stance on ICE and his willingness to use his platform to address social issues could lead to further media attention and fan reactions at future AEW events.

The takeaway

Brody King's comments highlight how some wrestlers are using their celebrity to speak out against social injustices, even when it means addressing controversial political topics. His approach resonates with fans who want to see their values reflected in the entertainment they consume.